Why does anyone go to college? To get a better job!

Effective inclusive higher education programs for students with I/DD have a strong focus on career development activities, including hands-on experiences in career areas related to their chosen course of study. This can occur through on-campus job shadowing experiences, internships and work study jobs. The ultimate goal for students, upon leaving college, is to acquire meaningful paid competitive employment in their field of interest and in the community where they will be living. The following resources show data about the positive effects of post-secondary education on employment, strategies for building effective employment programs, and success stories.