Project Explore

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Information Technology, Environmental Services, Maintenance, Nursing Assistant & More

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND STATE CREDENTIALS
Career Program Certificate

Connect with the Instructors

Anne Fredette
Project Explore Instructor for Adults with Disabilities

Phone: (239) 261-1616

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Bridget Parliament
Project Explore Instructor for Adults with Disabilities

Phone: (239) 261-1616

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PROGRAM LENGTH: 450 Hours, Fall & Spring Hours 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Days scheduled are based on student's needs.)

NEXT START DATES: Based on student

Program Overview
Program Structure and Courses

Program Overview

Providing an educational environment with hands-on learning for adult students with disabilities.

There are times when students are referred to Project Explore before they are eligible to attend a career program at LWTC. Project Explore provides a unique on the job learning experience for adults with disabilities through a partnership between LWTC and the Moorings Park and Gray Oaks assisted living facilities. Students in Project Explore work with Moorings Park and Gray Oaks staff, who act as mentors, in a variety of different fields based on student strengths and interests. Students have an opportunity to engage in career assessments, employability skills, academic testing and remediation, career training exploration and self-advocacy.

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Program Structure and Courses

Providing an educational environment with hands-on learning for adult students with disabilities.

Project Explore works hand-in-hand with the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

The following tables illustrate the program structure for Basic and Advanced programs.

BASIC PROGRAM

Course #	OCP	Course Name	Hours
SLS0460	N/A	Specialized Career Education Basic 1	150
SLS0461	N/A	Specialized Career Education Basic 2	150
SLS0462	N/A	Specialized Career Education Basic 3	150

ADVANCED PROGRAM

Course #	OCP	Course Name	Hours
SLS0463	N/A	Specialized Career Education Advanced 1	150
SLS0464	N/A	Specialized Career Education Advanced 2	150
SLS0944	N/A	Specialized Career Education Internship	150

Basic Skills for Basic and Advanced Programs
Employment Preparation

Basic Skills for Basic and Advanced Programs

Who Qualifies?

Students who self-identify
Students referred to LWTC through the CCPS transition process
Students referred by other agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation, VA, or David Lawrence Center

Disabilities may include:

Learning Disability
Physical Disability
Deaf or Hearing Impaired
Emotional/Mental Health Disability
Blind or Visually Impaired
ADHD

You will need to provide documentation of your disability and complete the Request for Accommodations Form. If needed, assistance with acquiring documentation may be available.

To initiate the process, you will need to complete the Accommodations Request Form.

Accommodations:
Classroom
Testing
State Exams
Industry Certification Exams

Specialized individual assistance may include:

Career Counseling
Enrollment/Registration
Accessing Financial Aid
Agency Referrals

Dual Enrollment

Dual-enrollment allows 11th and 12th grade students to earn high school credit and post-secondary training in various career programs. For additional information, call Darlene Crete at (239) 377-0942.

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