The COACH Program
COACH (Career Opportunity ACHievement) is a two-year cohort program for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, provided through and located at the College of Dupage. In addition to an academic focus on reading, writing, math and computer literacy, COACH also promotes social skills, independence and career exploration. COACH has been developed to provide post-transition students with engaging educational and life-skills training to help prepare for meaningful employment .

When and how to apply to the COACH program:

Application to the COACH program would occur the spring prior to the fall semester in which your young adult would begin the program. An individual accessing the COACH program should do so after completing and/or exiting/aging out from a transition program. To apply for COACH, an individual must complete an application, along with a formal diagnosis, most recent IEP and two letters of recommendation with at least one from a transition teacher or Special Education Resource personnel. Applicants will also complete an in-person interview independently with program staff and must be able to be independent on campus during the program. The tuition for COACH is $2,499 per semester, and transportation is not provided.

For more information about the COACH program, or to access the application:
COD
Through the Office of Continuing Education, the College of Dupage also offers Vocational Skills courses for individuals with developmental disabilities. Vocational Skills courses are developmental-level, non-credit courses designed to develop workplace skills that can lead to competitive, entry-level employment and enhance everyday living skills. Most courses meet two days a week, two hours a day for eight weeks on campus in Glen Ellyn. The students are integrated into the College of DuPage campus life by being supported through the student services that are afforded to all COD students.

Classes offered:
Basic Animal Care
Computer Skills 1 and 2
Employment Skills 1 and 2
Food Skills 1 and 2
General Office Skills
Horticulture Skills
Hospitality Skills
Keyboarding

For more information about Vocational Skills Course offerings, please visit their website:
Additional Questions?
If you still have questions or want more information, simply reply to this email or reach out to Taryn Chrapkowski at 630- 468-4406 or tchrapko@hinsdale86.org.
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This information was compiled by the Tuesday Transition Tidbits Committee- Taryn Chrapkowski, Ashley Principe, and Heather Riggs.