Vocational Immersion Program/ESY

AVIA

300

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

Vanguard Transition Center ESY

100

What are the highlights for the Vanguard Transition Center summer program?

VTC Highlights

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  • 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).

300

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.

V.I.P Program

100

What is the V.I.P Program?

Vocational Immersion Program

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  Providing Meaningful and Educational Work Experiences to Young Adults
  Ages 18–24 

  The 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

300

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 employment

  Participants 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

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  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