- Brewster Technical College
- Overview
Programs for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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There are 2 tiers of training offered for adults with intellectual disabilities:
- Job Skills
- Career Exploration
For questions regarding this program, please contact Mr. Vangie Goldwire
Click Here to see our students in action and learn more about our Programs for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
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Job Skills Training Programs Points of Interest
Class Meets
- Monday – Friday
Program Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Each program is up to 3 years in length (6 consecutive semesters)
- Documentation of an Intellectual Disability; Dr. Evaluation/Assessment or IEP
- $45.00 per semester
This training program provides specialized instruction to assist students to develop literacy, employability and work related skills. Lessons are designed to enable the student to participate in work and group activities.
Each class has an entrepreneurial component to enhance the student’s understanding of workplace processes as well as teamwork etiquette.Site Locations
Caminiti Exceptional Center, 2600 W. Humphrey Street, Tampa 33614
Class Meets 8:30 AM – 1:30 PMGary Adult High School, 5101 N. 40th Street, Tampa 33610
8:00 AM – 1:00 PMLaVoy Exceptional Center, 4410 W. Main Street, Tampa 33607
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Career Exploration Training Programs - REACH and Stages
Points of Interest
- Class Meets: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Program Requirements
- 18-22 years’ old
- May attend up to 2 years or until age 22
- Documentation of an Intellectual Disability; Dr. Evaluation/Assessment or IEP
- Successful screening score
- $45.00 per semester for tuition
- $20.10 annually for liability & accident insurance
Realizing Exceptional Achievements at a Community Hospital (REACH)
- In partnership with BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital, this program provides experiences in a hospital setting that will enable each student to explore career options, learn job skills, utilize public transportation and ultimately obtain employment as a self-advocating independent community member.
- After touring the facility, the perspective candidate will receive an application. When openings arise, candidates will be called in for a screening appointment. At the screening the candidate will meet with faculty and staff as well as a BayCare department Manager who will collectively determine if the candidate meets criteria for the program.
- AWD CulinaryOnce an individual has been accepted into the program,the first step is the HART Travel Training program to create the level of independence needed to access public transportation daily to and from REACH.
- During the program the student will explore various hospital positions in 9-week increments.
- Students have become employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Women’s Hospital and John Knox Village (BayCare)
- Laboratory (Medical Lab Technician – Non Certified
- Sterile Processing (Sterile Processing Technician – Non Certified
- Kitchen/Cafeteria (Cashier/Food Service Representative/Utility)
- Today Care Child Care Center
- Materials Management
Plus, we’ve found employment for other REACH students at:
- Pet Supermarket
- Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS)
- Walmart
- University of Tampa
- Busch Gardens/Adventure Island
- Home Depot
- NY Life Insurance Company
- Lowy Park Zoo
- Steps to Maturity Child Care Center
- Fresh Market
- Holland and Knight Law Firm
- La Quita
- Publix and Winn-Dixie
- Mike’s Pies
Successful Transition After Graduation for Exceptional Students (STAGES)
- In partnership with the University of South Florida, this program provides experiences on a college campus that will enable each student to explore career options, learn job skills, utilize public transportation and ultimately obtain employment as a self-advocating independent community member.
- After touring the campus, the perspective candidate will receive an application. When openings arise, candidates will be called in for a screening appointment. At the screening the candidate will meet with faculty and staff who will collectively determine if the candidate meets criteria for the program.
- Once an individual has been accepted into the program, the first step is the HART Travel Training program to create the level of independence needed to access public transportation daily to and from STAGES.
- During the program, students receive career exploration and training at various work sites on USF's campus.
Students have become employed at
- USF Dining Halls – Aramark
- Pollo Tropical – Aramark
- Papa John’s Pizza – Aramark
- Subway – Aramark
- Beef O’ Brady’s – Aramark
- Risen Roll – Aramark
- Einstein Bagels – Aramark
- USF Sundome
- H.O.S.T. Morning/After Care Programs (HCPS)
- STRAZ Center
- Chick-fil-a
