Think Ahead

Dutchess Community College

Think Ahead
53 Pendell Rd.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Program Contact	Linda Bertolozzi
Email	bertoloz@sunydutchess.edu
Phone	(845) 431-8058
Website	https://www.sunydutchess.edu/academics/academicsupport/opportunityprograms/think...

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Join Dutchess Community College’s new Think Ahead program to develop job skills and life skills while enjoying a college experience! Classes will be held on DCC’s Poughkeepsie campus.

You’re a good fit for this program if you are:

A high school graduate, at least 18 years old and a Dutchess County resident
Willing to engage in work experiences or audit credit-bearing classes, in addition to attending nine hours/week of Think Ahead classes
Seeking skills to prepare for gainful employment
Living at home, independently or in a certified setting
Able to arrange transportation to DCC’s Poughkeepsie campus
Able to cover basic expenses including:
- Books/supplies
- Optional commuter meal plan is available at extra cost

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

Affiliates
School district or agency partner:	program open to Dutchess County residents only

Requirements
Requirements for admission to this program:	18+ Be a Dutchess County resident, have OPWDD eligibility and be enrolled in the Home & Community Based Services Medicaid waiver and have an Individual Services Plan (ISP) that supports program course/goals.

Cost
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?	Yes

Housing
Housing is provided to students:	No

Last updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 15:47