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MICC Careers Program.The MICC Careers Program is a program integrated into both our 3-year College Program and lifelong Community Program. The program focuses on vocational skill development and the skills required to get and keep a job through an individualized person-centered process to obtain access to the services, supports, and resources of their choice to achieve their desired outcome.
Getting and keeping a job that will allow our students and graduates to live independently is at the heart of our program. We do this by providing participants with the skills necessary to complete the job search process, obtain employment and demonstrate the behaviors and skills that will help them maintain their employment. |
During the first year, students focus on career exploration activities to assess their interest in a particular job, work-related behaviors, need for potential accommodations through informational interviews, interest assessments, tours of employers and volunteering.
During the second year, students select a Century College certified training program in one of four options (Retail, Culinary, Hospitality and Health Services). The students participate in classes and practicums at work sites to gain work experience and skills expected in a job. During the practicum, the on-site instructor assists the students in skill improvement, social communication and learning their strengths and challenges.
The third year is focused on job development where the student is informed of job opportunities and requirements in the employment market consistent with his or her interests and abilities. Examples of job development activities include resume review, searching for employment opportunities, filling out job applications, networking, interviewing, accepting and maintaining employment.
During the second year, students select a Century College certified training program in one of four options (Retail, Culinary, Hospitality and Health Services). The students participate in classes and practicums at work sites to gain work experience and skills expected in a job. During the practicum, the on-site instructor assists the students in skill improvement, social communication and learning their strengths and challenges.
The third year is focused on job development where the student is informed of job opportunities and requirements in the employment market consistent with his or her interests and abilities. Examples of job development activities include resume review, searching for employment opportunities, filling out job applications, networking, interviewing, accepting and maintaining employment.
Primary topics addressed under MICC Careers curriculum: attendance and punctuality, grooming skills, hygiene and appropriate work attire, job-seeking skills, on-the-job performance skills related to quality and quantity of work, functional literacy skills, ADA rights and EEOC, knowledge of work practices, work-related academic skills, work-related communication skills, work-related interpersonal skills, work ethics, corporate or work culture, customer service and computer literacy.
After graduation and completion of the program, participants can access ongoing career support services.
After graduation and completion of the program, participants can access ongoing career support services.
