Transition Program

The Transition Program

The Transition Program is year-round program with an intensive summer program designed to help young persons 14-22 years transition successfully and confidently into their future college or employment, family, and all that adulthood brings. This program focuses on building self-confidence and self-esteem. Participants discover skills, interests and careers that fit them and learn how to get and keep a job. Real-life job experience, through job shadowing, volunteering, or a paid work experience are also available. The opportunity to work on improving travel skills, orientation and mobility and independent living skills needed to live and work independently. Enjoy recreational activities that build confidence, social skills and are just plain FUN!

The program will assist the participant achieve the employment outcome in his/her individualized plan for employment (IPE). Activities include post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, and community participation.

Click here for a detailed description of our Year Round Transition Program

For more information or to request an application for the Transition Program, contact Latricia Whipple, at the VIP Center (239) 997-7797 or email to: lwhipple@vipcenter.org.