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| Vocational Education |
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Vocational Education programs instruct, guide, and support students and adults as they prepare for and embark on a working life. We work with many organizations and offer a wide range of programs for students and adults.
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| Vocational Education Office: |
Greendell School Site
4120 Middlefield Road, Room 7
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 852-0112
Email: voced@pausd.org
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Programs for All Students
- ROP–Regional Occupational Program
ROP provides career preparation and skill training for high school students (16 years or older), out-of-school youth, and adults. Classes include Automotive Technology, Bio Technology, Computer Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Robotics, and Web Page Design.
- SASSY
PAUSD students in the SASSY program (run by Opportunities Industrialization Center West) may earn up to 10 academic credits per semester.
- Work Experience, Exploratory Experience & Science Work Experience at Lockheed
Students earn academic credit in classes that combine classroom instruction with hands-on work experience.
Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
- Foothill Transition Program (FTP)
FTP involves students with disabilities who have completed high school in an active college atmosphere and prepares them for independent living. The program includes general coursework, physical education, vocational training, and job placement services.
- Transition Partnership Program (TPP)
PAUSD connects high school students with disabilities to the State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and assists with their transition to work.
- WorkAbility Programs
WorkAbility I (for high school students in special education) and WorkAbility II (for adults with disabilities) programs provide comprehensive pre-employment training, employment placement, and follow-up consultations for individuals making the transition to independent living.
Related Links
- DOR–Department of Rehabilitation
DOR offers services for individuals with disabilities who want to lead active, independent lives. DOR's Direct Services Web page provides detailed information about their programs, such as vocational rehabilitation, blind services, business enterprises program, deaf and hard of hearing services, developmental disability services, transportation, and Independent Living Centers.
- El Cajon Project
"At risk" and disadvantaged high school students may supplement their regular high school curriculum (and earn school credit) with hands-on vocational training in the culinary arts.
- OICW–Opportunities Industrialization Center West
High school students may participate in OICW's vocational training and guidance programs. OICW is a private, non-profit job-training center located in Menlo Park.
- Project HIRED
Project HIRED develops and maintains a range of services for the community including outreach, employment training, job placement, employer education, and advocacy.
- TransAccess
TransAccess provides persons with disabilities access to adaptive
technology and career transition services so that they can achieve
their desired education and employment, and improve their quality
of life.
If you have questions, contact Vocational Education at (650) 852-0112 or voced@pausd.org.
Revised April 2004 |
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