努力计划

职业培训

Skilled Training Rewarding Independence and Vocational Education (努力)

的 努力计划 provides adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities post-secondary instruction to facilitate joining the workforce or furthering their education.  通过探索每个 student’s individual strengths and interests, we provide educational enrichment and pre-employment training 技能 designed to increase student’s independence and lead 就业.

While enrolled in the 努力计划, students engage in both on and off-campus learning 经历. In addition to classroom curriculum, the 努力计划 participates with other departments in hands-on training and co-op 经历 to develop 技能 that will assist students in gaining employment.  In addition, students have the support of a job coach through the application, interview 以及职业培训过程.  

  • Complete and submit the program 入学申请
  • Interview with program coordinator
  • At least 3rd grade reading level and/or compensatory comprehension 技能
  • Basic math understanding and ability to use a calculator
  • Ability to function independently for a period of time
  • Can follow directions, accepts authority; no severe behavior or emotional problems
  • Can handle and adapt to change; not overly stressed
  • Ability to be successful in competitive employment situations
  • Desire and motivation to complete a post-secondary program
  • Minimum 18 years of age at the start of the program
  • Must have work and/or volunteer experience
  • Must have access to dependable transportation

A cost of $5,800, plus fees.

 

奋进计划概述

Communication Skills for the Workplace (CECOMG 1003): This course addresses essential listening, speaking, reading, writing and computational 技能.

Career Exploration and Planning (CEPOFT 1000): An Introductory course in career exploration, educational planning, and job searching.

Basic Safety and Health (CEOSHT 1000): This course identifies common hazards and corrective actions in the workplace; and incorporates job safety analysis and appropriate training.

Professional Workforce Prep (CEPOFT 1013): This course is designed to prepare students for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire and hire ability.

Intro to Customer Service (CEBUSG 1005): This course introduces students to the process of providing customer service to a 多样化的客户群.  Upon completion, the student should be able to describe the different types of customers; identify customer needs; and determine strategies to provide quality customer service. 

Occupational Math (CETECM 1013): 的 students will be introduced to math 技能 applicable to business and industry for successful on-the-job performance.

Intro to Business Ethics (CECOMG1040): 学生将 practice their strategies of business practices in workplace 经历.

Enhancing Workplace Communication (CECOMG 1004): Focuses on the principles of communication to facilitate sending and receiving various forms of written and spoken communication in the workplace.

 

夏季强化课程

〇健康烹饪 学习 how to make healthy meals with safety and independence in mind.  学生将 earn their TX Food Handlers Certificates, practice culinary safety, and learn ways to make meals that are fresh, and good for you.  Students learn to make healthy choices that can be independently budgeted and prepared.

〇游戏俱乐部 让我们玩! 学习 to play board and card games that do not require the internet or 屏幕时间.  This is a great class to practice social 技能, communication 技能 and learn games that are engaging and fun.

蒸汽- Science Technology Engineering Art and Math:  A hands-on exploration of scientific 概念.  This class conducts experiments, build robots, learns basic programming 鼓励创造力.  

求职1&2 - This course is designed for 努力 alumni who are actively looking for a paid employment. We will help with the application process and be as available as possible for the interview and training process as well.

DIY家庭daca - Create beautiful pieces of art and design that can be displayed in your home.  从 taking and framing photos, to basic wreath making and other fun creations.  

强度 & 健身 - Let’s get our hearts pumping with a variety of fun and interactive workouts. 学习 strength and conditioning techniques to keep your energy level high and your stress 水平低.

To enroll in these courses:

  •  访问即时注册 在这里
  •  Select "努力 Students Only" under "Topic Code." 
  •  Find course of choice (listed by 课程名称 below)
  •  Complete purchase as prompted
课程 课程名称 日期 会议天/次 成本
健康的烹饪 切斯特夫·库克 5/20/24 - 6/17/24 下午1点到3点 $200
游戏俱乐部 Cestrv游戏01 5/21/24 - 7/9/24 下午1点到3点 $200
蒸汽 1 . c 5/21/24 - 7/9/24 上午10点至下午12点 $200
求职环节1 Cestrv job 1 5/20/24 - 6/17/24 上午10点至下午12点 $200
求职环节二 Cestrv工作2 6/24/24 - 7/22/24 上午10点至下午12点 $200
DIY家居装饰 Cestrv回家了 6/6/24 - 8/1/24 上午10点到下午12点 $200
强度 & 健身 切斯特菲特01 6/6/24 - 8/1/24 下午1点到2点 $100