About the Program 

The College to Career Program (C2C) is designed to meet the needs to students with intellectual disabilities and autism in post-secondary education and in the workforce.

The C2C Program is a collaboration with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), it assists students in finding job placement, and integration into mainstream college courses to obtain skills leading toward gainful employment. 

Eligibility requirements

• Upon enrollment in C2C, students must apply for services with the Department of Rehabilitation. (DOR)
• Students must have a verified Intellectual Disability or Autism.
• Students must be 18 years or over
• Students must have a commitment and desire to gain employment upon completion of the College to Career Program. 
• Students must apply or be a current student with the Disabled Student Program and Services. (DSPS) Apply here

Services Provided

• Academic counseling
• Disability Counseling 
• Career exploration
• Assistance with accessing campus resources
• Educational coaching to assist with student success in mainstream college courses
• Vocational counseling to assist with job readiness and employment preparation
• Job development and job research assistance
• Student workshops (i.e. Learning strategies, financial aid, study skills etc.) 

Enrollment process

• Meet eligibility requirements of C2C and Department of Rehabilitation 
• Complete and submit the College to Career application/verification of Intellectual Disability or Autism 
• Interview with C2C Coordinator and staff
• Apply to DSPS if not currently with the program
• Meet with a Department of Rehabilitation Counselor

Join Now

Call the DSPS Office to set up an appointment. 

C2C website info (docx)

Websites: 

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION 

https://www.dor.ca.gov/