TTW Program

Tools for Transition and Work

Interest list now open for the 2023-2024 school year!

Applications will go out beginning March 15^th and will be due April 30th.

We highly recommend an introductory visit with our instructional staff.

Schedule a visit via Zoom now!

Questions?

Email - kauppben@fhda.edu

Call/Text - 408-874-6380

What is the TTW Program at Foothill College?

The TTW Program is a 12-month program designed for people with disabilities who can function independently on a college campus but may not currently have the ability to succeed in a traditional college classroom.

We believe that students may have a variety of goals in this transitional time in life. TTW students have the opportunity to:

experience college life
strengthen communication and social skills
develop specific job skills
receive on-the-job training at the Foothill campus
enroll in classes that prepare students to take their next step toward independence.

Having an interest in college and behavior that is appropriate for a college campus is key to admission and success in the program.

Students must have the ability and willingness to participate — with support — in classroom assignments.

Program Mission

TTW is our commitment to providing equal access and higher education options for people with disabilities, including people with developmental, intellectual, emotional and learning disabilities.

We believe that this access to higher education will provide students with academic, vocational, social and emotional skills that are important for their future success in achieving the life goals they choose.

Next Steps After TTW

TTW gives students the plan, the tools, and the support to set an achievable goal in life. During the year, students develop their own path in coordination with instructors and their support team. From TTW, students often follow one of three paths:

➟ 2 or 4 Year College

TTW is a part of Foothill College, and many of our students can go on to independently take regular classes. If your eventual goal is an AA or beyond, we provide the scaffolding to make sure that first step is a strong one.

➟ Career

Whether the eventual goal is an apprenticeship into a trade, entry into a skilled career path, or an entry level permanent job, TTW provides the skills and the small-group development necessary for success in industry.

➟ Residential Program

Residential programs require a level of independence and self-sufficiency that is sometimes not yet achieved by the time a student has graduated from high school. TTW can work as a focused gap year between high school and a residential program.

Application Process

Your first step is to schedule a tour.

For more information, email Ben Kaupp at kauppben@fhda.edu.

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