Postsecondary Education Programs at Texas A&M University
Aggie Achieve
Aggie ACHIEVE at Texas A&M University is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have exited high school. Aggie ACHIEVE provides an inclusive and immersive college education and equips students for employment in the community. Aggie ACHIEVE aligns coursework, internship opportunities, and extracurricular activities with each student’s academic interests and employment goals. Aggie ACHIEVE is designed to enroll students for up to four years.
Horticulture Options in Plant Sciences- HOPS
The HOPS Project is a two semester (approximately 32 weeks) training program whose purpose is to provide instruction and support individuals with disabilities to gain the necessary skills and experiences in work readiness in order to successfully transition into competitive integrated employment in the horticulture industry. Students have the option to become certified on the state/national level. Earn industry recognized credentials in one of three career fields: Floral Design, Landscape Management or Greenhouse/Nursery.
PATHS Program
The Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) Certificate Program prepares individuals for jobs as Direct Support Professionals, Para Professionals and Child Care Professionals. Students begin the two-year PATHS Certificate program with a Summer I session. This enables students to get familiar with the campus and bus schedules and begin their course work. Upon completing the two-year program at the Center on Disability and Development, participants earn a certificate that combines classroom instruction with hands-on career building experiences.
Students who have career aspirations to support people with disabilities, older community citizens, work with school districts or with children in child care settings are strongly encouraged to apply to the PATHS program. Successful candidates will complete their first year of required coursework. During the second year, our goal is to place PATHS students in a supervised practicum in the community. Students will be on-site learning hands-on skills to prepare them for their career. PATHS instructors provide a broad and unique base of training based on their professional experience.
Work and College Opportunities Project (WACO)
This 5 week summer work program is held at Texas A&M University. Participants receive development and instruction in Professionalism, Self-determination and Teamwork. They live in on-campus dormitories. They experience and learn about college opportunities and work in the community 16-20 hours a week. Development of vocational skills, career exploration, and independent living skills are emphasized. Staff includes Texas A&M Instructors, Texas A&M Mentors, Job coaches, Vocational Adjustment trainers, Residential staff and O&M instructors to provide consumer development and training. 24-hour supervision is provided. Contact Ms. Shelbi Davenport at shelbi.davenport@ag.tamu.edu or Dr. Xuan (Jade) Wu at jade.wu@ag.tamu.edu for more information.
Texas Workforce Commission- VR Services
Many of these programs may be funded by Texas Workforce Commission- VR Services. Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services serves youth and students with disabilities to help prepare for post-secondary education and employment opportunities. Services are eligibility and need based. These services begin when the child turns 14 years old. Visit their website for more information. Click the Start my VR button on their website to refer your child.
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Are you looking for some help with your college studies? Do you want to learn how to better leverage your time, resources and approaches for better results? Would you like to identify a game plan that will support you in making it to the finish line this semester??? The Center For Living Well with ADHD can help. They provide executive functioning skills coaching. Contact Katherine Jahnke at Kat@ADHDcoach.life or call 979-583-2152 for more info.
Aggie ACHIEVE at Texas A&M University is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have exited high school. Aggie ACHIEVE provides an inclusive and immersive college education and equips students for employment in the community. Aggie ACHIEVE aligns coursework, internship opportunities, and extracurricular activities with each student’s academic interests and employment goals. Aggie ACHIEVE is designed to enroll students for up to four years.
Horticulture Options in Plant Sciences- HOPS
The HOPS Project is a two semester (approximately 32 weeks) training program whose purpose is to provide instruction and support individuals with disabilities to gain the necessary skills and experiences in work readiness in order to successfully transition into competitive integrated employment in the horticulture industry. Students have the option to become certified on the state/national level. Earn industry recognized credentials in one of three career fields: Floral Design, Landscape Management or Greenhouse/Nursery.
PATHS Program
The Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) Certificate Program prepares individuals for jobs as Direct Support Professionals, Para Professionals and Child Care Professionals. Students begin the two-year PATHS Certificate program with a Summer I session. This enables students to get familiar with the campus and bus schedules and begin their course work. Upon completing the two-year program at the Center on Disability and Development, participants earn a certificate that combines classroom instruction with hands-on career building experiences.
Students who have career aspirations to support people with disabilities, older community citizens, work with school districts or with children in child care settings are strongly encouraged to apply to the PATHS program. Successful candidates will complete their first year of required coursework. During the second year, our goal is to place PATHS students in a supervised practicum in the community. Students will be on-site learning hands-on skills to prepare them for their career. PATHS instructors provide a broad and unique base of training based on their professional experience.
Work and College Opportunities Project (WACO)
This 5 week summer work program is held at Texas A&M University. Participants receive development and instruction in Professionalism, Self-determination and Teamwork. They live in on-campus dormitories. They experience and learn about college opportunities and work in the community 16-20 hours a week. Development of vocational skills, career exploration, and independent living skills are emphasized. Staff includes Texas A&M Instructors, Texas A&M Mentors, Job coaches, Vocational Adjustment trainers, Residential staff and O&M instructors to provide consumer development and training. 24-hour supervision is provided. Contact Ms. Shelbi Davenport at shelbi.davenport@ag.tamu.edu or Dr. Xuan (Jade) Wu at jade.wu@ag.tamu.edu for more information.
Texas Workforce Commission- VR Services
Many of these programs may be funded by Texas Workforce Commission- VR Services. Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services serves youth and students with disabilities to help prepare for post-secondary education and employment opportunities. Services are eligibility and need based. These services begin when the child turns 14 years old. Visit their website for more information. Click the Start my VR button on their website to refer your child.
Click here for additional Post Secondary Education Programs in Texas
Are you looking for some help with your college studies? Do you want to learn how to better leverage your time, resources and approaches for better results? Would you like to identify a game plan that will support you in making it to the finish line this semester??? The Center For Living Well with ADHD can help. They provide executive functioning skills coaching. Contact Katherine Jahnke at Kat@ADHDcoach.life or call 979-583-2152 for more info.
Resources To Prepare for Postsecondary Education
https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/transition-to-adulthood/college-and-alternatives-for-students-with-disabilities
http://www.tcdd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Higher-Education-Resource-Guide-English.pdf
http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/node/238
Navigating College Handbook written by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
https://centerontransition.org/training/getready.cfm (series of free webinars to help prepare for the transition postsecondary education.)
http://www.tcdd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Higher-Education-Resource-Guide-English.pdf
http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/node/238
Navigating College Handbook written by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
https://centerontransition.org/training/getready.cfm (series of free webinars to help prepare for the transition postsecondary education.)