College to Career (C2C) Program

College of Alameda is one of eight (8) California Community Colleges selected for the College to Career (C2C) grant, funded by the Department of Rehabilitation. C2C is based on the tenets of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 which allows students with an intellectual disability to be eligible for federal financial aid if they are enrolled in a comprehensive transition postsecondary program that includes at least 50% participation in college activities and classes. The College of Alameda - College to Career (C2C) program offers: - Career exploration activities - Job skills classes - Independent living skills courses - Academic/study skills support to successfully complete classes The opportunity to take classes in a variety of areas, earn available certificates, and gain skills/knowledge to prepare for work. Overview: The College of Alameda's C2C program provides a coordinated set of activities to support student success in a college setting and successful transition into independent competitive employment. C2C is funded by the Department of Rehabilitation, and includes two major components: Classes: Students take C2C classes as a cohort during the first phase of the program. In the second phase, they take general college classes aligned with their career goal. Educational coaches are available to connect students to needed resources and social activities and to assist in navigating successful completion of their coursework. Employment Activities: Students take career exploration classes during the first program phase, followed by internships and job placement in the third phase. While in the third phase, students also work with a vocational coach and participate in weekly job club meetings to support their transition into employment (including job search assistance, mock interviewing, resume writing, etc.). C2C is not affiliated with K-12 Special Education services or governed by the IEP process and does not take the place of, or serve as, a transition age program. Students or families interested in and/or eligible for 18-22 transition services should contact their local school district. C2C admits up to twenty (20) students per year, with program length up to 3 years. To apply for the College to Career (C2C) Program, all applicants must complete and submit an application through our online system by the listed deadline. If applicants need an application in an alternative format, please e-mail: CollegetoCareer@peralta.edu If formerly a student in the Peralta Community College District (Alameda, Merritt, Laney, Berkeley City College), applicant(s) must not have any fee holds or other record holds that would prevent enrolling in classes.   Students most qualified to participate in C2C have: - Motivation to work and attend college. - A desire to obtain permanent, paid employment. - The ability to function on a college campus independently and attend class independently. - A history of meeting behavioral and attendance expectations of past employment, training, or educational programs. - A commitment to spending time, on average 25 hours per week, devoted to school-related activities, such as: - Classes; - Homework; - Accessing support services (tutoring, counseling, etc.); and - Mandatory meetings with C2C program staff. For more information about the College of Alameda - College to Career (C2C) program, please visit its website: https://alameda.edu/students/c2c/