3301 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114
| Program Contact | MaryAnne Ax |
| M.Ax@RockValleyCollege.edu | |
| Phone | 815-921-2371 |
| Website | http://RockValleyCollege.edu/Raise |
The Rock Valley Academic Institute for Successful Employment (RAISE) Program is a collaborative initiative involving Rock Valley College, local not-for-profit organizations, and local school districts to provide opportunities for young adults who have intellectual disabilities to participate in a supportive and inclusive post-secondary educational program that allows them to develop independent living and work readiness skills.
The Program is designed to address student’s unique learning needs by providing a comprehensive approach that includes career exploration, targeted vocational and academic instruction, and reasonable accommodations.
The specific program goals are to:
• Increase independence
• Promote self-determination and self-advocacy
• Promote lifelong learning
• Improve competitive job placement
| General | |
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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? | No |
| Students in this program: |
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| Number of students: | 43 |
| Affiliates | |
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| School district or agency partner: | 6 area districts are served |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | July 27, 2020 |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Requirements for admission to this program: |
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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: | 2 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 93% |
| Retention rate: | 44% |
| Cost | |
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| Cost of the program: | Tuition is $300 per class; For students with Individual Education Plans in participating districts, tuition and transportation is provided by the district. |
| 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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| Scholarships available: |
Students can apply for several scholarships through our College Foundation. |
| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| More about course access: |
Students MAY take typical college courses for credit or audit and/or typical continuing education courses in conjunction with required RAISE classes. However, typical college classes are not a required part of the program. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: |
Students complete a total of 30 credits in special coursework to receive a certificate of achievement in career readiness. Required coursework includes: Personal Empowerment, Community Integration, Safe & Healthy Living, Money Management, Work Readiness Skills, Work Preparation and Vocational Experience. |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | All of the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Achievement in Career Readiness |
| The credential(s) is/are: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 5% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
No |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | No |
| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | All of the time |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Starlight Theater, Skills Clinic with Rock Valley College Men's and Women's Basketball team members |