Project HIGHER - Approved

• Program that assists individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) from ages 18-25 in completing a level one certificate at EPCC and finding employment in their area of study.
• • Owner
    Jaime Moran
  • Created On
    10-25-2023
  • Updated On
    11-12-2024
  • Update Reminder
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• How To Contact

  • Name
    Project Higher
  • Phone
    (915) 831-2426
  • Fax
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  • Email
    csd@epcc.edu
  • Address
    919 Hunter Dr
  • City
    El Paso
  • State
    TX

• More Information

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  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
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  • Organization
    El Paso Community College
  • Zip Code
    79915

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.epcc.edu/Services/csd/project-higher

• Detailed Information

  • Project Higher provides support to individuals with IDD in completing a college certification and finding employment. Through collaboration with TWC, UTEP, Volar, and other community partners, EPCC sets up counseling, accommodations, and trainings to help ensure achievement of employment in the individual's field of study. All participants are interviewed to establish a working plan for classes and accommodations to ensure studies considerate of the individuals disabilities, and once a certificate has been achieved, the participant is guided through a considerate transition into a job relating to the field of study.

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