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Postsecondary Education Programs at Texas A&M University
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 Luis Castillo (luis.castillo2@twc.state.tx.us) at Texas Workforce Commission for more info.
Bridge To Career
The Bridge to Career in Human Service Program (B2C) offers a transitional 4 week summer training program to support students in their adjustment to living in College Station including independent living and transportation, as well as help them acclimate to the college culture, schedule, classes and instruction.
PATHS Program
The PATHS Certificate Program is a program offered at the Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University that will prepare graduates to be Direct Support Professionals or Child Care Professionals. This two semester certificate program prepares graduates for employment in a career serving people with disabilities or working with children. The PATHS program is an inclusive program which trains students with and without disabilities. All PATHS students are required to attend the Bridge to Career program.as a prerequisite.
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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.
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 Luis Castillo (luis.castillo2@twc.state.tx.us) at Texas Workforce Commission for more info.
Bridge To Career
The Bridge to Career in Human Service Program (B2C) offers a transitional 4 week summer training program to support students in their adjustment to living in College Station including independent living and transportation, as well as help them acclimate to the college culture, schedule, classes and instruction.
PATHS Program
The PATHS Certificate Program is a program offered at the Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University that will prepare graduates to be Direct Support Professionals or Child Care Professionals. This two semester certificate program prepares graduates for employment in a career serving people with disabilities or working with children. The PATHS program is an inclusive program which trains students with and without disabilities. All PATHS students are required to attend the Bridge to Career program.as a prerequisite.
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.)
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