READI Program
READI stands for Readiness for Employment and Disability Inclusion. Each student will master fundamental skills necessary for gainful employment and community living. Students will choose between two tracks: career preparation (READI Career) or college preparation (READI College). All students, regardless of selected path, will receive the same pre-vocational skills and independent livings skills necessary for successful adult independence. For more detailed information on the READI curriculum, click here.
READI Career
- Acquire important soft skills for job success (e.g., time management, customer and coworker communication, following supervisor directions, self-care, personal appearance and safety)
- Investigate occupational areas of interest
- Explore job titles, roles, preparation and projected employment for DOL Career Clusters
- Practice prevocational skills through simulated workplace experiences
- Observe employee roles and responsibilities through community-based job shadows
READI College
- Complete admissions and financial aid applications and placement tests
- Develop skills for classroom success (active listening, participation, reading, memorization, note-taking, meeting deadlines)
- Navigate the campus and classroom
- Enhance time management and organization skills to complete assignments
- Communicate with instructors and academic advisors
- Weekly one-on-one support / tutoring