TLC: Transitions for Life and Careers

The Transitions for Life and Careers program at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center provides students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) with more options in the area of Career and Technical Education (CTE). The TLC program will team with the programs in the Construction Pathways to increase the CTE opportunities for students with disabilities. Pupils can be enrolled in the TLC program for three to five years. During that time, they will participate in at least three programs. Students will also take part in soft skills training where they will we will introduce and refine abilities that can increase their employment opportunities. Instruction in program areas is delivered with the intent of achieving a level of competency allowing for successful competitive employment. This is accomplished by involving “live-work experiences” to provide the students construction related training that simulates situations found in the real world work environment. Instructors will assist students in accessing services that facilitate transition to Post-Secondary life. Students who excel in this program may participate in a co-operative experience during their final year. During this process, they will engage in a job experience in the industry of their choice.

ADMISSION PROCESS
1. Student/Parent/Guardian contacts sending schools’ special education representative
2. Special Education representative contacts CWCTC.
3. TLC Coordinator contacts student’s parents/guardians to discuss TLC.
4. TLC Program Coordinator reviews three most recent IEP’s and RR to ensure that student meets pre-requisites.
5. Student is administered an Aptitude Testing.
6. Student and parents participate in a tour of CWCTC facilities.
7. Student/Family completes CWCTC TLC application.
8. Student participates in exploratory for half day.
9. IEP Team convened to make revisions to the IEP.
10. 10/20/35 -day review of progress.

A DAY IN TLC
Students that are enrolled in the TLC Program at CWCTC will report to the TLC classroom upon arrival. There they will meet with the TLC Coordinator who will assist them in preparing for the day. Everyone will then participate in at least thirty minutes of Professional Skills Training (soft skills). TLC will utilize James Stanfield’s School to Work Skills Curriculum. Subsequently, students will take part in one of the programs in the Construction Pathway with their peers.

TLC Coordinator

Saunders, Steven - Special Education // TLC Coordinator
Phone: 724-925-3532 x.1354 || Email: ssaunders@cwtc.org