Finding a job can certainly be overwhelming. It can be especially daunting for individuals with special needs you aren’t sure where to start. We offer the comprehensive ACCESS program at Broward Technical College to help.
What is the ACCESS Program?
The ACCESS Program at Broward Technical Colleges is designed to prepare individuals with disabilities to earn a competitive job and learn the skills necessary for everyday community activities. The community-based program is geared towards adults ages 18 to 22.
How does it Work?
Our teachers provide students in the ACCESS program a highly-structuralized positive learning environment. Each student’s strengths are carefully assessed and reassessed. Then, we develop vocational training geared towards these strengths.
What does it Focus On?
Our qualified teachers, job coaches, and communication specialists also teach each student valuable work and community living skills. These skills are intended to help make the transition to working as seamless as possible.
Education includes:
- Social and pragmatic skills
- Life skills
- Community-based instruction
- Work experience
- Supported employment
- Transition skills
How Do You Apply?
Interested in you or someone you know joining our ACCESS program? We’d love to help! You’ll want to start by speaking with one of our virtual counselors or advisors to get all the information you need about the program.
We’ll review your needs and discuss your enrollment options. Then, we’re happy to go through the registration process with you including everything from signing up for courses, discussing financial aid options, and seeing which of our Florida technical colleges is your best fit.
Transitioning from school to work life can be overwhelming with individuals with special needs. We want to make it as smooth as possible with our ACCESS program. Reach out to our team to find out more today!