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Foothill College Tools for Transition & Work (TTW)

Foothill College Tools for Transition & Work (TTW)
Foothill College
Foothill College Tools for Transition & Work (TTW)
12345 El Monte Rd.
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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Program Contact Benjamin Kaupp
Program Contact Email kauppben@fhda.edu
Phone 408-874-6380
Website Program website

Tools for Transition & Work is a one-year, cohort-based program provided by Foothill College to students with disabilities. We act as a transition year between high school or postsecondary programs and independent adulthood. TTW gives students the plan, the tools, and the support to set an achievable goal in life. During the year, students develop their own path in coordination with instructors and their support team.

After their year in TTW, many students continue in a 2- or 4-year college track. Other students prepare for a career path, while other students go on to a residential or other specialized program for the disabled.

Program information submitted: January 12, 2024

General
Public or private: Public
Type of school: 2-year community college or junior college
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? No
Number of students: 25
Requirements
Program serves students who have left high school? Yes, all of our students have left high school
Regular high school diploma required? No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted
Deadline to apply to this program: April 30
Accepts out-of-state students? Yes
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
  • We accept any student who identifies as disabled, as long as they are independent enough to navigate a college campus
Planned program length 1 year
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: 50.00%
Notes on acceptance and attendance: Many applicants who are not accepted are referred to other programs that are a better fit. As a 1-year program, retention rates are not counted.
Cost
Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: $1500.00
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? Yes
Students pay for the program in the following ways:
  • Private pay (student and family)
  • Tuition Waivers
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Funds
  • Scholarships
  • Adult intellectual/developmental disability state agency funds
  • Federal Financial Aid
  • Grant Funding
Scholarships available: The Foothill College Promise and the California Community College Promise pay for the first two years of tuition for most California residents.
Academic
Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): Typical college courses for credit
More about course access: TTW students are encouraged to explore all courses offered by Foothill College. In collaboration with instructors and counselors, roughly 50% of students will select and successfully complete at least one other course either for enrichment or towards a specific academic/career goal.
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: Yes
Information on special classes: The entire TTW curriculum consists of 23 courses that are only for TTW students. Additionally, there is a small number of elective courses that are primarily for TTW students but are open to other students on a space-available basis.
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): 75-99%
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? No
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: Certificate of Completion
Is the credential approved by the college/university? Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? AA, AS, Career Technical Education Certificate
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:
  • Career services
  • Disability/accessibility services
  • Academic tutoring services
  • Health services
  • Mental health/counseling services
  • Access to a transcript via the registrar
  • Academic advising services (not program staff)
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: 20%
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: 50%
Additional information about career development and work experience: Students participate in two 10-week unpaid internships on campus.
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? Yes
Housing
Housing is provided to students: No
Extracurricular
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): 100%
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities
  • Registered student organizations
  • Student government
  • Club sports
  • Campus events
Students participate in these campus-wide events:
  • College/University's Student orientation
  • College/University's Family orientation