The Transition Center, funded by the Federal Perkins grant, provides support services that assist special population students in career and technical education. Criteria for the program include:
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Individuals with disabilities (both cognitive and physical)
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Individuals from economically disadvantaged families-including low income youth and adults
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Individuals preparing for nontraditional fields
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Single parents- including pregnant and parenting teens
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Out-of-workforce individuals
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English learners
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Homeless individuals
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Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
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Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty
Services provided include financial assistance and reimbursement for mileage, other support services, and referrals to community partners.
To learn more, contact Rob Jackman, Project Coordinator of Transition Center & Perkins, at 618-263-5539 Ext. 3399 or Email: jackmanr@iecc.edu.