WuhIz De Benefits Uh Pursuing Postsecondary Education Programs?


Depending on de students’ career goals, uh postsecondary education program might be an ideal option or uh requirement tuh secure uh job in dem desired field. It iz important tuh help students explore de necessary training requirements fuh de career dem hope tuh pursue. Adults cuh help students explore:
- Wuh career options most aligned wid de students’ interests, strengths, an’ preferences?
- Do dese careers require specific degrees or certifications?
- What are priority areas de students should consider (i.e., location, services available, peer supports)?
- In wuh skill areas might de students need tuh improve tuh be successful in uh postsecondary education program an’ in de desired career?
Iz Uh Postsecondary Education Program De Right Choice?
De transition team cuh help students determine ef uh postsecondary education program iz de right fit by exploring some uh de options available, including:
- Associate’s degree granting program at uh 2-year college.
- Bachelor’s degree granting program at uh 4-year college or university. Specialized programs fuh students wid disabilities might be an option an’ de student may or may not choose tuh register wid de office uh disability services.
- Non-degree granting certificate program at uh 4-year college or university - Specialized programs fuh students wid intellectual disabilities may be an option.
- Non-degree granting certificate program at uh 2-year college - Specialized programs fuh students wid intellectual disabilities may be an option.

Postsecondary Education Programs: Uh Pathway tuh Success
Transition teams cuh support students who preparing fuh postsecondary education programs by outlining de opportunities available through such programs.

Gain Knowledge an’ Skills
Students cuh gain de specific knowledge an’ skills dem need tuh get hired an’ continue tuh advance in de desired careers.

Get Supports
Students might choose tuh attend uh program fuh students wid disabilities or register wid de office fuh disability services tuh ensure dem get de support needed tuh be successful.

Expand Interests
Students cuhtek advantage uh de many exciting opportunities through elective courses an’ other optional activities tuh learn new topics an’ skills tuh become well-rounded individuals.

Mek Connections
Students cuh engage wid professors an’ peers in activities through clubs, social activities, sports, an’ more.

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Check out dis fact sheet which provides information fuh students wid disabilities who would like tuh attend college.
It iz important fuh students tuh consider de variety uh options available an’ tek steps tuh plan ahead tuh ensure success in uh postsecondary education program.
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