AVIA
Vanguard Transition Center ESY
V.I.P Program
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What are the highlights for the Vanguard Transition Center summer program?
VTC Highlights
- Evidence-based instruction in math, language arts, daily living skills, employment skills, current events, healthy lifestyles and human social development
- Career exploration and technical instruction
- Development of positive work habits and social-interaction skills
- Community-based activities
- Recreational opportunities
- Related services are provided as specified in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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What is the V.I.P Program?
Vocational Immersion Program
Providing Meaningful and Educational Work Experiences to Young Adults
Ages 18–24The Vocational Immersion Program (VIP) is a four-week intensive, pre-employment program with a strong focus on work readiness, career exploration and community-based vocational experiences. Partnering with local businesses, VIP evaluates each participant's personal interests and strengths to place the young adult within a valuable work environment.
VIP is designed for young adults with exceptionalities including autism spectrum disorder, speech-language and neurological impairments, developmental disabilities, learning differences and social-emotional difficulties.
Program Highlights:
- Classroom, community and workplace instruction
- Assessment of strengths, interests and needs
- Self-advocacy training
- Workplace readiness training
- Portfolio development
- Career exploration and discovery
- Workplace Internships
- Independent living residency
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What amenities does AVIA offer?
Amenities
In-unit amenities
These amenities may not be available for every unit
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Dishwasher
- Housekeeping Available
- Internet Included
- Microwave
- New/Renovated Interior
- Refrigerator
Community amenities
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Accepts Electronic Payments
- Basketball Court(s)
- Conference Room
- Controlled Access
- Emergency Maintenance
- Fitness Center
- Full Concierge Service
- Furnished Available
- Individual Leases
- Laundry Facility
- On Site Maintenance
- On Site Management
- Recreation Room
- Short Term Available
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Court(s)
- Wireless Internet Access
Unique amenities
- Ample counter space
- BBQ area
- Living area with a sofa bed
- Pots and pans, utensils, plates and glasses
- Stovetop
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What is the Vanguard Transition Center summer program?
The Vanguard Transition Center
Ages 18–22
The Vanguard Transition Center (VTC) is an extended school-year program for young adults. This post-high school program offers the 18-22 population their own ESY program which emphasizes maintaining vocational, employability, and daily living skills. All students participate in workshops, community-based and small-group instruction that focus on time and money management as well as interpersonal, self-advocacy, recreation and leisure skills.
VTC offers post-secondary education support, vocational development and daily living skills to young adults with a PA Department of Special Education exceptionality of autism, speech-language impairment, emotional disturbance and/or other health impairment (OHI). Students also may experience developmental disabilities, learning differences or social-emotional or behavioral difficulties.
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What are the program outcomes for the Vocational Immersion Program?
Program Outcomes
Self-Advocacy Training
Participants will develop knowledge of their learning styles, strengths, weaknesses and preferences.Participants will be able to...
- Identify personal strengths and areas of need
- State long-term goals, hopes and dreams
- Make informed life decisions
- Ask for necessary workplace accommodations
Workplace Readiness
Workplace readiness training will teach the competencies necessary to maintain employmentParticipants will be able to...
- Identify accommodations
- Understand appropriate workplace behavior
- Develop and maintain a personal resume
- Acquire a foundation for working independently
- Demonstrate effective communication
- Display time management, organization and problem-solving skills
Independent Living Skills
Participants will develop skills and perform tasks related to recreation, home maintenance, personal care and community participation.Participants will be able to...
- Understand the difference between needs and luxuries
- Understand how to plan their daily routines
- Adapt to a work routine
- Identify recreation, leisure and volunteer opportunities in the community
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What will the work-based learning experiences look like in the summer of 2025 during the Vocational Immersion Program?
Work-Based Learning Experiences
Participants will spend up to ten hours each week at a worksite through weeks two, three and four of the program. Prior to placing students at a workplace, we will evaluate the student's aptitude and interest for the type of position each business has available.
The business partner's on-site mentor will work closely with a VIP job coach to develop a work plan based on the requirements of the job and the abilities of the participant.
VIP business partners are dedicated to providing participants with a meaningful, educational and vocational experiences so students will develop a skill set they can carry into future employment opportunities.
Through work, academic and life skills experiences, students will hone transferable skills such as communication, troubleshooting, independent-thinking, responsibility, adaptability, coping and problem-solving.
Program Schedule:
Week 1: Campus-based and community-based
Week 2: Campus-based and 8-10 hours at worksite with job coach
Week 3: 8-10 hours at worksite with job coach and transition to Independent Living Residency
Week 4: Independent Living Residency and 12-15 hours at worksite