Postsecondary Apprenticeship Pilot for Youth (PAYCheck)
The PAYCheck program is an innovative collaboration between LSUHSC-Human Development Center (HDC), Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Delgado Community College, public school systems, public Charter school associations, and the University Medical Center-New Orleans. The program enrolls students with developmental disabilities between the ages of 18 and 22. The apprenticeship can occur over 3-5 semesters. At a minimum, the first semester is community college-level courses, the second semester focuses on pre-employment transition skills and on-the-job training, and the third semester is a placement in a job related to their training from the second semester.
Some of the challenges associated with this activity are related to logistics. The PAYCheck program is typically during the week from 8:00am to 4:30pm, which conflicts with a lot of trainees' schedule. To fully experience the shadowing students, trainees need to commit to multiple days in a row.
While shadowing students, another challenge can be giving trainees meaningful activities. Some students do not require much support as others, so some trainees may observe students rather than actively participating and supporting.
| Resource Topic(s): | Information Dissemination, Program Collaboration, Resources for LEND/DBP Trainees |
| Resource Target Audience(s): |
LEND/DBP Faculty or Staff, LEND/DBP Leadership, LEND/DBP Trainees |
| Resource Format(s): | Curriculum/Educational Material |
| Resource Published: | 05/06/2019 |
| Resource URL: | https://www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/PayCheck/ |
