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The Learn and Earn Program: Teaching Students with Disabilities
Job Skills Training
National Academic Advising AssociationConference
“Advising Locally, Thinking Globally”Rutgers University, NJ
Michele Sartori * Michelle A. Campbell * Sean Cruse Abilities, Inc. * 201 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507
Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
What is Learn and Earn?
The Learn and Earn Program is a One-Year, Two-Semester Supportive Transitional Program for Recent High School Graduates Diagnosed with Disabilities
Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
Goals
The Goals of the Learn and Earn Program are to Facilitate
Transition Into And
Retention Within
Post-Secondary Education and Adult Vocational Outcomes
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Target Population
The Learn and Earn Program Meets the Needs of Two Diverse Student Populations:
Students that fall between the cracks because they do not neatly fit into an post-secondary academic or vocational environment
Students with academic potential that would get lost or flounder without support and continued direction
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Location
The Learn and Earn Program is Situated on the Campuses of Three Community Colleges Located in Both Suburban and Urban Environments in the States of New York and New Jersey
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Bridging the Gap
Individualized Attention
Academic ShadowingFacilitates Retention by
Helping Students Commit to a Course of Action
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Self-Discovery
Self-Advocacy
Self-Direction
Self-Discipline
Student Growth
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Eligibility Requirements
High School Graduate
Diagnosed with a Disability
Recommendation by HS Counselor
Meets College Entry Requirements
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Program Components
Academic Component
Vocational Component
Career Research Component
One-on-One Counseling
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Program Outcomes
Full-time College
Full-time Employment
Training Programs
Combination
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Program Partners
Local Area High Schools & Local Businesses
Community Colleges
Abilities, Inc.
LocalState VR Agency & Grant Funding
•Lumina•Kessler Foundation
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Learn & Earn Program
Collaborative partnership with Abilities, Inc. grant funded through the Henry H. Kessler Foundation.
Based in New Jersey Foundation focus on Physical Disabilities
Program enhances available services provided to students with physical disabilities
Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
Support Services for Students with Disabilities Center for Academic & Student Success (CASS)
Advisement & Counseling
Career & Transfer Services
Tutorial Services
Student Support Services Program
Educational Opportunity Fund
Disability Support Services
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Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
Disclosure and Responsibility
It is student’s decision to disclose their disability and provide documentation.
It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations.
It is the student’s responsibility to share specific accommodations with each professor.
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Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
HCCC Student Profile Spring ‘08 & ‘09
29 undergraduate students with physical and/or learning disabilities
Age range 17 – 22
Diversity of majors Liberal Arts Accounting Culinary Arts
Education Sociology Psychology
Computer Science Criminal Justice
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Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
Identifying Students
Local Area High Schools
Undecided Student
Educating on Strengths and Abilities
College as a Viable Option
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Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
Layout of HCCC Semester First Semester students begin job
development (resumes, cover letters, ‘thank you’ letters, etc.); and career exploration using internet resources (career/job search engines, career assessments)
Second Semester continues job development, focusing on interviewing, telephone skills, preparing students to be work-ready through employer workshops and mock interviews.
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Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
Self-Advocacy Skills and Employment
Self-Advocacy and Disabilities Model Self-Advocacy in Action
Self-Advocacy in the Classroom Examples of Self-Advocacy in the Media
Self-Advocacy on the Job Real Life Examples in the Workplace
Increasing Self–Advocacy Improves a Students Ability to Interview and Address Supervisors About Their Needs
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Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
One-on-One Counseling Point of Contact Continuity
Targeted Classroom Curriculum Resume, Cover, Thank You Internet Career Exploration Classroom Discussion
Training Beyond the Classroom: Comprehensive Supports
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Abilities, Inc. 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, NY
Training Beyond the Classroom: Comprehensive Supports
Interactive Workshops (Abilities, Inc.)
Rights Under ADA
Workplace Accommodations
Mock Interviews New York Life Insurance Sovereign Bank UPS
Dress for Success
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Program Evaluation
Purpose
Methods of Collection
Quantitative
Qualitative
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Program Evaluation
Qualitative:
Focus Group Session
Quantitative:
Orientation Assessment Survey
Semester-End Satisfaction Survey
Long Term Outcome Evaluation Survey To be conducted
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Student Orientation- HCCC
Initial Student Indicators: Orientation to Learn and Earn was useful Students had been attending HCCC for average of
3 semesters 33% employed at the time of orientation
Expectations and Objectives: Employment Academic Personal
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Student Experiences-HCCC
100% were confident/very confident in the skills they gained to obtain a job.
79% were satisfied/very satisfied with the assistance they received from Learn and Earn
79% indicated that their grades had improved 71% of students were satisfied/very satisfied with
their grades after completing their semester with Learn and Earn
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What about Learn and Earn was helpful?
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0%
Skills Lab
Computer Programming
Tutoring Support
Career Exploration
Learn & Earn Orientation
Employment Assessment
Regular Counseling withMentor
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Student Experiences
Focus Group:
Students Highlighted:
Individualized Attention Confidence Building (Self-Advocacy)
Job Preparation Skills Obtaining Accommodations
“Never thought I would go to college, Learn and Earn helped to get here.”
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Helpful Program Aspects Based on Long Term Outcome Study of NY Programs
Computer Programs
11%
Skills Lab9%
Tutoring Support17%
Career Exploration19%
Pre Voc. 9%
One-on-one counseling
29%
Other6%
Computer Programs
11%
One-on-One Counseling
29%
Other: Resume Prepor Early Registration
6%
Skills Lab9%
Tutoring Support 11%
Pre-Vocational Instruction
9% Career Exploration19%
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Student OutcomesBased on Long Term Outcome Study of NY Programs
79% Surveyed Still Enrolled in College
68% of respondents attending school plan to continue their education after graduation
39% of respondents indicated that they were currently employed
Most Indicated Program Helped Them Determine a Direction in Areas of:
Academics Vocational Pursuits
Experience Improved their Life
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Replication
Select Population to be Served
Select Academic Institution
Partnership with State VR
Canvas Local High Schools
Obtain Curriculum and Technical Support
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Contact Information:For further information, technical assistance, or staff training, please contact:
Patricia Birbiglia, DirectorYouth Transition ServicesLearn and Earn [email protected]
Michelle A. Campbell, Sr. CoordinatorYouth Transition ServicesLearn and Earn [email protected]
Sean Cruse, EvaluatorResearch & Evaluation [email protected]
Michele Sartori, CounselorLearn and Earn Program Hudson County Community [email protected]
Please visit our website: www.abilitiesinc.org
The Learn and Earn Program: Teaching Students with Disabilities
Job Skills Training
National Academic Advising AssociationConference
“Advising Locally, Thinking Globally”Rutgers University, NJ
Michele Sartori *Michelle A. Campbell* Sean Cruse Abilities, Inc. * 201 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507