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Occupational Skills Diploma |
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Occupational Skills |
Special Department Information:
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS DIPLOMA
Program Course Requirements
Fall Semester (17 credits)
COMP 1103 Computer Basics I, 1 cr
OSKL 1142 Communication I, 3 cr
OSKL 1144 Critical Reasoning Skills I, 4 cr
OSKL 1148 Employability Skills I, 3 cr
OSKL 1154 Supervised Pre-Internship I, 4 cr
OSKL 1162 Study Skills I, 1 cr
Elective, 1 cr
Spring Semester (17 credits)
COMP 1104 Computer Basics II, 1 cr
OSKL 1146 Critical Reasoning Skills II, 3 cr
OSKL 1150 Employability Skills II, 4 cr
OSKL 1156 Supervised Pre-Internship I, 4 cr
OSKL 1164 Study Skills II, 1 cr
OSKL 1166 Communication II, 3 cr
Elective, 1 cr
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT - 34 CREDITS
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Career Description: The Occupational Skills Program offers work-based training and classroom instruction for persons with disabilities with the outcome of competitive entry-level employment. Students actively participate with opportunities in the workplace through our Supervised Pre-Internship experiences. Classroom course work offers career exploration and experience to increase employability skills for the entry-level work. Experiences in the program also promote social, physical and emotional growth in the college setting.
Program Information: The Occupational Skills Program (OSP) is a nine-month certified Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP). Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a diploma. The program is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities, focusing on competitive entry-level employment and transition skills needed to live independently. The program is geared toward individuals who can possess the ability to work competitive entry-level employment with training and support. Work experiences, as well as coursework are provided to give real life, hands on experiences in the workplace and the community. Some students use OSP as a transition year before moving on to other college programs. Students also participate in a number of exciting and educational experiences designed to promote community access, social skills, recreation and healthy living.
Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate transition skills for independent living;
- Communicate with supervisors and peers;
- Maintain employment in supervised settings;
- Follow specified procedures and timelines;
- Exhibit self-advocacy skills in personal and work settings; and
- Set appropriate short term and long-term goals.
Special Program Requirements:
In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:
- College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0;
- College Technical Core GPA Requirement: cumulative GPA of credits attempted and completed towards the technical core of the diploma or degree must be at least 2.0;
- Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% of their credits at Central Lakes College.
Admissions:
Students in Occupational Skills have documented disabilities and the ability to compete for entry-level job positions. All services required for independent living are secured by the student and family before the start of Fall Semester. Students may apply beginning on September 1st, the year preceding attendance in the program. Student interviews for applicants meeting program criteria begin in January. Interviews and acceptance of students are completed from January to April with new students attending orientation in late spring.
Faculty Biography:
Patty Sloan has worked with the Occupational Skills Program for 30 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Winona State University. Patty works with students in the classroom and out in the community with their work experience class. Patty finds it very rewarding to see the many successes of students as they progress through the Occupational Skills Program. Patty enjoys spending time with her family. Her hobbies include: knitting, scrapbooking, sewing, and cooking.