vast academy internship information
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VAST Academy Motto: “All that I can, I will.”
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20 years experience empowering Houstonians with intellectual disabilities to make productive workplace contributions.
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Over 150 students enrolled at 2 campuses
Northwest College
Central College
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Rigorous 2 Year Career Readiness Curriculum
• Reading and Math Enhancement
• Business Writing and Communication
• Computer literacy
• Customer Service
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P r o v i d e s
Post-secondary training for
“differently-abled” individuals including:
• Meaningful Workforce Credentials
• Job Readiness and Placement Assistance
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A w a r d s
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N e w F r e e d o m I n i t i a t i v e A w a r d
H.C.C. VAST awarded
U.S. Secretary of Labor’s
New Freedom Initiative Award “For it’s exemplary
and innovative efforts
in furthering the
employment goals of
persons with disabilities.”
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Pictured at the Dept. of Labor in Washington, D.C. from left: Sue Moraska, Program Manager Judy Embry and her daughter Nicole, a V.A.S.T. Academy graduate Then U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao. Nicole is a full-time employee at Smith and Associates for more than 10 years.
N e w F r e e d o m I n i t i a t i v e A w a r d
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U.S. Dept. of Education awarded HCC VAST
a $2.5 million, 5 year grant
to expand transition programs for
students with intellectual disabilities.
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T r a i n i n g
H i g h l i g h t s
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Opportunities include:
• Vocational Certificates
• Pre-college “Bridge” Courses
• Career Readiness Credentials
• Internships And Employment Assistance
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• Office Assistants
• Data Entry
• Filing and Clerical
• Receptionist
• Mail Center Clerks
Office Skills Training Certificate Program
Customized training in Office Occupations
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Office Skills Training Certificate
Required Courses:
TERM I • Business Writing • Business Communications • Intermediate Word • PowerPoint
TERM II • Intro to Office Skills • Spreadsheet/Excel • Career Readiness
Work Keys • Job Preparation b s
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Employment Training
Internship
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Graduates can enter
a 10-week, 200 hour
internship
Walgreens Distribution Center
Employment Training Internship
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Employment Training Internship
Hospital Clinic Staff
• Exam Room Prep
• Customer Service
• Patient Transport
• Patient Records handling to HIPPA Standards
INTERNSHIP
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• Teacher’s Aide • Child Care
Employment Training Internship
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• Office Clerical
• Receptionist
• File Management
Employment Training Internship
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Interns integrate classroom training
with real-world experience
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Host organizations
gain
increased
productivity
at no cost.
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And morale boost -
Interns’
Enthusiastic
Positive
Attitudes
are contagious!
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Strategic
Community
Partners
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productive internship and employment opportunities
AND MORE . . .
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• MD Anderson Cancer Center • Texas Children Hospital • Shriners Hospital for Children • TIRR • The Center • The Rise School • Brookwood Community • Memorial Assistance Ministries • City of Houston Adaptive
Recreation Center • Deogi Dog Daycare Resort & Spa • Rodeo Warehouse for HLSR
• Spring Branch ISD • Sailing Angels • Crowne Plaza Hotel • Hilton Americas • Thornwood Elementary • CAPS • Houston Arboretum • HCC Child Care Center • HCC Mail Distribution Center • HCC Central College Ability
Services Office
Employer Internship Partners
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To Become an Employer Partner Call
713-718-6832 Or e-mail Steve Kologinczak
Employment Services Director