High School Transition Program Entrance Criteria

Students following NC Extended Content Standards - be 18-21 years old on first day of the school year and completed curriculum requirements

Be a student enrolled in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District.

 Anticipate that this will be the last year of student’s services, and student will exit school services at the end of the program year.

 Apply and meet eligibility for North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. 

Once trained, be able to independently navigate to/from classroom and job site.

Not have ANY behavioral issues in the classroom/community & be able to maintain appropriate behavior and social skills in workplace.

Function without consistent on-site school administrators, nurse and mental health providers (counselor, social worker, psychologist).

 Take direction from teachers, job coach and supervisors and adapt behavior as needed.

 Be able to communicate effectively, with accommodations if needed.

Have or gain the physical endurance to navigate to and from the classroom to the worksites in the hospital.

Be prepared and willing to participate in work experiences at least 3 ½ hours per day 5 days a week.

 Meet Novant Human Resource requirements such as current immunizations record

 Have the desire and plan to work competitively in the community at the conclusion of the Project SEARCH program.