El Centro College - Next Step

Program Description

Next Step classes are specifically designed for students with developmental disabilities. Courses are intended to prepare students for work by teaching interpersonal skills, basic work-related academic and computer skills, and work readiness skills, such as how to get and keep a job. Classes span two-semester periods and have been shown to greatly improve work readiness and basic job skills.

The Next Step program targets the following:

Transportation - helping improve student ability to utilize transportation.
Socially appropriate behavior skills training
Daily living skills
Communication Skills
Grooming
Problem Solving
Goal Setting
Time Management
Self Concept/Self motivational skills training
Banking, Financial/Money Management
Work Traits/Work ethics
Conflict resolution - anger management
Disability awareness

Rubric	Number	Course Name	Contact Hours
POFT	1009	Work Readiness	64
ITSC	1001	Beginning Computers/Office Skills	48

When can I start? Flexible entry/exit. Call 214 860-5900 for details.

Tuition and Fees

Program	Cost
Work Readiness	$500.00
Beginning Computers/Office Skills	$350.00
Total	$850.00

Who pays for the training?
Financial assistance is available through a variety of sources.

Course Requirements

Functional reading skills at a second grade level and an interview with the program director are prerequisite for admittance into the program. Students must sign up for both Work Readiness and Beginning Computers/Office Skills on the same days. Students must take both classes concurrently, since they integrate concepts.

For more information on the Next Step program please call 214 860-5900.