College & Career Readiness
Non-Degree
Transitional
Programs
TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE AND EMPLOYMENT
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The following programs were created with the expecation of fostering independence, life skills, academic skills, and the skills needed to be ready for competitive integrated employment. Click on each title to be taken directly to each program's website to learn more.
-College Academic Track -Career Development Track -Specialized transition programs -Full year OR summer only -Independent living support -Social skills support
Long Beach
-Residential -Vocational -Non-degree university -inclusion -Community inclusion -Transition
Fresno
-The Farm to Table Life Skills Program -D'Vine Path Art Studios -The Culinary Journey -Trellis Viticulture Program
Fallbrook
-Social clubs -2-year vocational training program -Structured post-secondary exposure -Tailored day program
Carlsbad
-Privately accredited, non-transferrable diplomas -Offers 1-hour classes in 10 Schools of Instruction, offering a full liberal arts education -Safe and equitable lifelong learning environment to learn at their own pace and rate -Social clubs and activities
Saratoga
-Academic counseling -Disability management -One-on-one learning disability specialist -Educational coaching -Weekly meeting with staff specialist
Huntington Beach
(College Autism Program)
-Non-degree, four-year university program for students with intellectual disabilities seeking an inclusive college experience -Academic courses -Vocational internships -Independent living skills instruction -Campus-wide social activities
San Marcos
Aspiring Scholars
Redwood SEED Scholars Program
-2-year non-degree program -Course enrollment -Take two (two) classes each semester with CSUN undergraduate students. -Participate in clubs, and other activities on the campus. -Peer Mentor will be identified in each academic course and -Peer will be identified in each club. -Second year will be involved in internships on campus or in the community.
Northridge
Northridge Explorers
Career Prep Program
-2-year program -Blend of educational, social, and vocational experiences -On-campus dorm experience -Enhance academic skills -Independent living -Career goals/preparation
Los Angeles
-College Link Program -In-class shadows -Social skills support -Social outings -Conversation club -Independent living skills support -Career prep skills support -Creativity lab
Hayward
-Enriching collegiate experiences -Interactive and inclusive environments -Learning outcomes transferable to lifelong productivity -Career education resulting in gainful employment -Self-determination and knowledge of individual strengths -Empowerment through education
Taft
Transition to Independent Living
-Experience college life -Strengthen communication and social skills -Develop specific job skills -Receive on-the-job training at the Foothill campus -Enroll in classes that prepare students to take their next step toward independence
Los Altos Hills
Tools for Transition to Work
-Started by Joey Travolta -Teaches filmmaking to individuals with special needs -Trained by Professional Hollywood Filmmakers -Students have an opportunity to test their skills and experience independence when hired to work at Joey’s -Over 75% of our graduates have been hired by companies around the country
Bakersfield
Livermore
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Jose
The EXCEL Program offered by the Georgia Institute of Technology is a four-year college program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) leading to two separate Certificates. Certificate 1: Academic Enrichment, Social Fluency, and Career Exploration Certificate 2: Social Growth, Leadership, and Career Development
Atlanta, Georgia
*Disclaimer: The information and links included on this webpage include a non-exhausive list of programs in California and around the United States known to the author. Please use this as a resource library for your information. They are not meant to be recommendations.