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Adults with Intelluctual Disabilities
There are 2 tiers of training offered for adults with intellectual disabilities:
- Job Skills
- Career Exploration
Job Skills Training
Class Meets:
Monday – Friday
Program Requirements:
Must be18 years of age or older
Each program is up to 3 years in length (6 consecutive semesters).
Documentation of an Intellectual Disability; Dr. Evaluation/Assessment or IEP.
$45.00 per semester.
This training program provides specialized instruction to assist students to develop literacy, employability and work-related skills. Lessons are designed to enable the student to participate in work and group activities.
Each class has an entrepreneurial component to enhance the student’s understanding of workplace processes as well as teamwork etiquette.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Mr. Vangie Goldwire.
Career Exploration Training Programs - REACH and Stages
Program Requirements:
18-22 years’ old.
May attend up to 2 years or until age 22
Documentation of an Intellectual Disability; Dr. Evaluation/Assessment or IEP.
Successful screening score.
$45.00 per semester for tuition.
$36.00 annually for liability & accident insurance.
Realizing Exceptional Achievements at a Community Hospital (REACH)
In partnership with BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital, this program provides experiences in a hospital setting that will enable each student to explore career options, learn job skills, utilize public transportation and ultimately obtain employment as a self-advocating independent community member.
After touring the facility, the perspective candidate will receive an application. When openings arise, candidates will be called in for a screening appointment.
At the screening the candidate will meet with faculty and staff as well as a BayCare department Manager who will collectively determine if the candidate meets criteria for the program.
Once an individual has been accepted into the program, the first step is the HART Travel Training program to create the level of independence needed to access public transportation daily to and from REACH.
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities / Overview
In partnership with the University of South Florida, this program provides experiences on a college campus that will enable each student to explore career options, learn job skills, utilize public transportation and ultimately obtain employment as a self-advocating independent community member.
After touring the campus, the perspective candidate will receive an application. When openings arise, candidates will be called in for a screening appointment. At the screening the candidate will meet with faculty and staff who will collectively determine if the candidate meets criteria for the program.
Once an individual has been accepted into the program, the first step is the HART Travel Training program to create the level of independence needed to access public transportation daily to and from STAGES.
During the program, students receive career exploration and training at various work sites on USF's campus.
18-22 years’ old.
May attend up to 2 years or until age 22
Documentation of an Intellectual Disability; Dr. Evaluation/Assessment or IEP.
Successful screening score.
$45.00 per semester for tuition.
$36.00 annually for liability & accident insurance.
Realizing Exceptional Achievements at a Community Hospital (REACH)
In partnership with BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital, this program provides experiences in a hospital setting that will enable each student to explore career options, learn job skills, utilize public transportation and ultimately obtain employment as a self-advocating independent community member.
After touring the facility, the perspective candidate will receive an application. When openings arise, candidates will be called in for a screening appointment.
At the screening the candidate will meet with faculty and staff as well as a BayCare department Manager who will collectively determine if the candidate meets criteria for the program.
Once an individual has been accepted into the program, the first step is the HART Travel Training program to create the level of independence needed to access public transportation daily to and from REACH.
After touring the campus, the perspective candidate will receive an application. When openings arise, candidates will be called in for a screening appointment. At the screening the candidate will meet with faculty and staff who will collectively determine if the candidate meets criteria for the program.
Once an individual has been accepted into the program, the first step is the HART Travel Training program to create the level of independence needed to access public transportation daily to and from STAGES.
During the program, students receive career exploration and training at various work sites on USF's campus.