Foothill College Transition to Work (TTW)

Foothill College

Foothill College Transition to Work (TTW)
12345 El Monte Rd.
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Program Contact	Mark Ferrer
Email	ferrermark@fhda.edu
Phone	650.949.7038
Website	https://foothill.edu/ttw/

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The Transition to Work Program (TTW) is a 12-month vocational program designed for students with disabilities who can function independently on a college campus but may not have the ability to succeed in a traditional college classroom. Focused instruction gives TTW students the opportunity to develop specific job skills. Students receive on-the-job training at the Foothill campus and enroll in communication, social skills, physical education, and other vocationally focused classes. \ Being able to participate and do classroom assignments as well as having appropriate behavior for a college campus is key to being admitted into the TTW program. TTW is a vocational program for people with disabilities who can function independently on a college campus, but may not be able to handle the academics at this time of mainstream college classes.

Program information submitted a year or more ago

General
Public or private:	Public
Type of school:	2-year community college or junior college
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program?	No
Students in this program:	Have graduated or exited from high school

Requirements
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:	Intellectual disability Autism

Cost
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?	No
Students pay for the program in the following ways:	Private pay (student and family) Vocational Rehabilitation Funds

Academic
Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities):	Students do not take typical college courses
Students take courses that are only for students in this program:	Yes
Information on special classes:	Sample Curriculum & Course Descriptions Summer Session Learning Styles & Strategies: Identification of individual styles. Social Skills: Enhancement of self-esteem and socialization skills. Using the Internet: Hands on experience with appropriate use of the internet. Fall Quarter Basic English Skills: Sentence and paragraph structure and practical application. Introduction to Word: Introduction to the practical use of Word. Resources in the Community: Locating and maximizing community support systems. Job Training/Internship: On-the-job training experiences at Foothill College. Current Events: Increases awareness and knowledge of current events and the various methods of finding updated news. Communication Skills: Develop effective communication in employment and social settings. Physical Education: Basic fitness training. Winter Quarter Office Skills: Current office technology and equipment; investigate different work environments. Introducation to Excel: Hands on experience with Excel spreadsheets, charts and tables. Job Training/Internship: On-the-job training experiences at Foothill College. Work Behaviors and Attitudes: Practice the behaviors and attitudes that will lead to success in the workplace. Basic Math Skills: Basic math functions, money handling and practical math uses. Physical Education: Basic fitness training. Current Events: Increases awareness and knowledge of current events and the various methods of finding updated news. Spring Quarter Job Search Skills - The Resume: Resume writing and job application procedures. Interview Preparation: Strengthening interview skills and techniques. Job Training/Internship: On-the-job training experiences at Foothill College. Physical Education: Basic fitness training. Current Events: Increases awareness and knowledge of current events and the various methods of finding updated news. Disability and the Law: Discussion of individual rights and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Introduction to PowerPoint: Introduction to PowerPoint presentations and public speaking.
Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program:	All of the time