Transition options in Postsecondary settings
Project Description:
The TOPS Program at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center offers individuals ages 18 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) a unique opportunity to engage in academic coursework at Ohio State and gain meaningful work experiences while developing independent living skills and participating in campus and community organizations, social and volunteer activities, and other events.
The TOPS Program is one of Ohio's Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs designed to support students with IDD who want to continue academic classes, career development, and independent living instruction at an institution of higher education in order to prepare for gainful employment.
Workforce Development Certificate, 4-Year Track (120 semester hours): The 4-year track is for students who seek to gain general knowledge of and professional employment skills in a specific career cluster. A student who completes the certificate track will receive the Workforce Development Certificate 4-Year that signifies the student's completion of the targeted programming area.
Workforce Development Certificate, 2-Year Track (60 semester hours): The 2-year portfolio track is for students who desire to obtain basic transition skills in preparation for enrolling in a degree program or those who seek to focus mainly on their professional employment skills. The students will construct an electronic portfolio throughout the program. An electronic portfolio is a multi-media presentation given to employers to assist students in marketing their skills in a specific job cluster. The portfolio contains elements that depict the knowledge and skills of each student.
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Another State, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
