Exciting On-Campus Opportunity Programs This Fall Semester
When students with intellectual or developmental disabilities age out of the public school system, there are few academic programs available to support their future careers of interest. The Opportunity Programs at County College of Morris (CCM) offer a much-needed pathway for students to continue learning in a specific subject. The programs provide pre-vocational training to equip students with the skills they need to be successful in a work environment and to aid in gaining employment in Morris County and beyond.
Courses offered in the Fall 2024 Semester at CCM, which are enrolling now, include culinary, horticulture, home improvement retail and office assistant. At CCM, instructors are experts in their field and aides help personalize the small-size classroom experience. Resume preparation, interview practice and the support of a CCM Success Coach are provided to assist students in their future job searches.
All students enrolled at CCM deserve the chance to learn and grow – regardless of their financial situation. Therefore, those eligible to pursue an Opportunity Program may also be eligible for funding from their service provider, such as the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) or their high school transition program. In addition, qualified students ages 18-24 may be eligible for a scholarship to cover the cost of tuition at CCM.
An information session is being held on campus on Wednesday, August 7, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center. CCM is located at 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. Parking is available in lot 6.
Families or support coordinators interested in registering for the session or learning more about the programs can contact CCM’s Workforce Development at 973-328-5187 or emailing wfd@ccm.edu. For general inquiries, visit https://www.ccm.edu/programs/opportunity-programs/ and complete the form.
Opportunity Programs are administered in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education as part of the County College-Based Center for Adult Transition Grant.
