101 W. State Street
A1093A
Jacksonvile, FL 32202
| Program Contact | Ethel Still-Richardson |
| still.richardson@fscj.edu | |
| Phone | 904-633-8456 |
| Website | https://www.fscj.edu/academics/adult-education/vertical-training-program |
V.E.R.T.I.C.A.L (Vocational and Employment Readiness Training in Comprehensive Adult Learning) training program provides supports to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18+ pursuing industry certifications with the support and employment skills training needed to succeed in the competitive workforce and lead a productive life. Students in this program will learn life skills and core academics, receive vocational training, and graduate with the ability to work in high-skilled, high-wage jobs.
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: |
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| Number of students: | 6 |
| Affiliates | |
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| School district or agency partner: | Duval County Public Schools |
| Contact person: | Ellisa Hayes |
| Email: | williamse@duvalschools.org |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | Open |
| Requirements for admission to this program: |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | No |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | Varies from student to student |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 100% |
| Retention rate: | 47% |
| Cost | |
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| Cost of the program: |
Please see link: https://www.fscj.edu/academics/adult-education/vertical-training-program |
| 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 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 |
| Information on special classes: |
<p>https://www.fscj.edu/academics/areas-of-study/education/Career-Education... |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | All of the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate in Career Education |
| The credential(s) is/are: | Approved by Institute of Higher Education |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 84% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 6% |
| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
<p>Training areas include: Automotive Collision Repair Child Care Diesel Technology Electrical Technology Facials Specialty Massage Therapy Welding</p> |
| 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: | 25% |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
<p>Student Life and Leadership</p> |