Project STRIVE

The purpose of Project STRIVE is to provide specialized career education for students with disabilities. Students will be instructed in job preparation skills, which includes competency–based applied learning that contributes to the student’s academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Educational Programming

Acquire customized occupation-specific skills training in the business, computer, and culinary fields in a career path aligned to personal goals
Enhance entrepreneurship experiences with comprehensive academic supports
Design and market various products utilizing technology and multi-purpose instructional materials within a laboratory setting simulating the trade field
Enhance problem-solving skills, technical skill attainment and work attitudes
Model integrity, leadership, self-advocacy, and self-determination
Demonstrate creativity, innovation and use of technology to enhance productivity

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Mission

Entrance Criteria

Age 18 to 22 with a moderate disability
Met graduation requirements
Demonstrate competencies identified for a specific career technical program component
Possess general communication, employability, self-regulation skills
Ability to work productively in teams
Have the desire to learn entrepreneurship skills
Have an interest in employment, postsecondary training or entrepreneurship in the field related field upon acquiring needed skills

Project STRIVE

Educational Programming

Vision

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Entrance Criteria

Eligible Schools

Program Location

Project STRIVE