Community colleges in California can be a supportive and affordable option for students and families. There are many grants in place for first-year community college students that provide tuition assistance. Community colleges tend to offer a wider range of support services and smaller class sizes depending on the institution. There are 115 community colleges in California and 10 community colleges in the San Diego area. These community colleges partner with state colleges and universities to create programs that are easy to transfer into after earning an associate's. Each community college houses a department for accessibility services where students can register to receive accommodations depending on their needs. The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) offers an additional level of support in partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation.
What is College 2 Career (C2C)?
C2C is a three-year program for students with special needs who are currently receiving, or would like to receive, support from the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)-student must be registered with DOR. This program is offered through all San Diego Community College District schools.
C2C GOALS:
Support students in pursuing a training program and educational goal at the SDCCD colleges
Facilitate student achievement of competitive integrated employment in the San Diego job market.
C2C Services:
C2C assists students with identifying a short-term academic goal that will lead to entry-level employment within the 3-years of the program. In years one and two, educational coaches connect students to resources and social activities and support academic success. C2C students enroll in both for-credit and non-credit college classes aligned with their career goals.
C2C students enroll in career exploration classes in the first year of the program. In year two, they engage in work experience and internships. In year three, students enjoy job placement which involves working with a vocational specialist and participating in weekly meetings to support the transition into competitive employment (including job search assistance, mock interviewing, resume writing, and more).
Where is this program offered?
The Mike Rowe Works Foundation offers a scholarship for students interested in trade school programs.
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San Diego College of Continuing Education offers a wide variety of hands-on, trade school programs.
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Associated General Contractors Apprenticeship & Training Trust
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