400 Paramus Road
Pitkin Building, Room-L-121
Paramus, NJ 07652
| Program Contact | Tracy Rand, Donna Collins |
| Turningpoint@bergen.edu | |
| Phone | 201.493.4087 |
| Website | http://bergen.edu/current-students/student-services-departments/disability-servi... |
The Turning Point Program is a unique two-year post-secondary experience for young adults with intellectual disabilities interested in continuing their education. The program utilizes student-centered planning, enhanced academic and peer mentoring support to provide an inclusive college experience that promotes the advancement of skills and knowledge in the areas of career/vocational skill development, academic enrichment, and socialization. Program goals focus on assisting students in developing the skills and experiences necessary to prepare them for adult life in the areas of employment, self-determination and decision making skills. Participants who successfully complete all program requirements will receive a non-degree Certificate of Achievement through the Division of Continuing Education. The Division of Continuing Education and Turning Point Program are now teaming up to offer a variety of Career Path credentialing options to enrolled students. Successful completion of these credentialing options will assist students in attaining competitive employment within their chosen field after graduation. Current Career Path options include: Child Development, Associate Dietary Aide, Certified Logistics and Manufacturing, and OSHA 10, Office Technology, Hospitality and Retail
*Additional Career Path credentialing options will be announced in 2017
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 2-year community college or junior college |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | Yes |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
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| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
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| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | 2 years |
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| 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: |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | Between 25% of the time and half the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Achievement |
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| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: |
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| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
Child Development Associate, Dietary Aide, Certified Logistics and Manufacturing, OSHA 10,. Hospitality and Retail, Office Technology
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| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | No |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | 25% |