Program NAME:

STRIVE

Program WEBSITE:

www.alvincollege.edu/CEWD/Vocational-Training

Program CONTACT NAME:

Sarah Currie Harrell

Program CONTACT PHONE:

281-756-5710

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

scurrie@alvincollege.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

A two year college experience and vocational training for adults with intellectual disabilities. Individuals will work on resume building skills, interview skills, life skills for independence, involvement in local communities, and job skills.

Are students in High School ELIGIBLE for this program?

No

Types of COLLEGE COURSES taken by students in this program:

• Continuing education courses

Options for APPLYING for admission to this program:

• Specific application

After completing this program, students are eligible to earn the following CREDENTIALS:

Certificate of Completion

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

2 years

SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:

• Individual instruction or tutoring
• Life skills
• Social skills
• Study skills
• Orientation to college
• Community-based instruction
• Independent living instruction
• Travel training

FEES associated with this program:

Yes, but not the same as standard course fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS available for this program:

Yes

RESIDENTIAL options for on-campus living:

No