Post Secondary Education

Often de career path uh student hopes tuh pursue requires additional education or training. Post secondary education assists de student in earning uh certificate, credential, an’/or degree needed tuh obtain uh job. It iz important tuh help de student explore an’ identify de education or training path datgine ultimately help dem gain de necessary skills tuh secure employment.

Post Secondary Options

There are many options available tuh de student when it comes tuh gaining de necessary knowledge an’ skills. De transition team must help de yute identify de post secondary education or training datiz aligned wid de requirements needed tuh be successful.

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4-Year Coll

Options Include:
- Bachelor’s degree granting program
- Bachelor’s degree granting program through uh specialized program fuh students wid disabilities
- Non-degree granting, certificate program

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2-Year College

Options Include:
- Associate’s degree granting program
- Non-degree granting, certificate program

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Other Post Secondary Education an’ Training Options

Options May Include:
- 13th year Bridge Program
- Vocational or technical programs/schools
- Adult education an’ continuing education programs
- Life skills programs in higher education settings
- Apprenticeship programs
- Employer-provided job-training programs
- Pre-apprenticeship programs (e.g., Job Corps)

Understanding De Difference Between High School an’ Post-Secondary Education

There are some important differences between de supports an’ services students receive in high school an’ those available in post secondary education an’ training programs. Click tuh learn more ‘bout Post Secondary Education Expectations.

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Postsecondary Education Subindicators

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Postsecondary Education Planning

When Postsecondary education planning activities are in place, students are given opportunities tuh explore ways tuh begin life-long learning after high school.

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Career Potential

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Social Connections

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Advanced Knowledge

Career Interested

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