Hospitality/Business Office Support/Computer Technology
Marino Campus
Hospitality/Business Office Support/Computer Technology
400 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
400 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
| Program Contact | Lauren Ferguson |
| Program Contact Email | info@marinocampus.org |
| Phone | 954-368-6000 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
The Marino Campus' mission is to prepare young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities for gainful employment, social competence, and independent living by building the necessary skills through a unique post-secondary opportunity. To support our mission our objectives are to:
Provide an engaging and supportive learning environment that encourages the social and professional growth of each student.
Instill independence and foster self-advocacy in students’ personal and professional lives.
Offer relevant program content that results in students earning certifications and meeting employers’ expectations.
Provide a culture that inspires students’ self-esteem and gives opportunities for them to develop to their highest potential.
Prepare students to meet industry demands for careers in Computer Technology, Hospitality, and Business Office Support using innovative teaching and technical training.
Provide qualified and caring faculty committed to the academic and professional success of each student.
Program information submitted: January 18, 2023
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Private |
| Type of school: | Technical or vocational/trade school |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 33 |
| Requirements | |
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| 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 |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Criteria for admission |
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| Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | 1 year |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 98.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 0.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: | The program is i designed to be a one-year program but we continue to serve alumni through Career Services |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $16000.00 |
| 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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| Academic | |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Students do not take typical college courses |
| More about course access: | The students are not enrolled in a typical college setting. All courses are offered onsite. However, since the goal of the program is employment, they spend a significant amount of time on internships, and the entire last session is focused on internships at corporate partner sites. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | All certification classes are only for our students. Students also take core classes in social, employment, and independent living skills. |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 0% |
| 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: | Students earn industry certifications through the American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute and Microsoft |
| 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? | SafeStaff |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 72% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 60% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience: | Student are interning on corporate partner sites throughout the year and are on internships exclusively during the last session. Intense career services continue for six additional months after graduation as needed, and alumni are welcome to set up appointments with coaches to search for new jobs and practice interviewing skills. |
| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | No |
| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | No |
| Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 50-74% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities | Campus events |
| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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