Central Virginia Community College
CVCC College for Living Plus Holds Completion Ceremony
CVCC Media Release 5/30/08 CVCCs College for Living Plus will hold its completion ceremony Monday night, June 2, at 5:30 pm in Merritt Halls room 5122. The event will recognize members of the second class to complete this Workforce Development program. Seventeen students will receive certificates, and nine individuals will receive awards honoring successful employment or independent living achievements. Stephen Joseph, an Office Max employee with his own inspiring story to tell, will be the guest speaker. This years students come from Lynchburg City and the counties of Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell.
The College for Living Plus program presents employment and independent living skills to adults with disabilities. The program is an innovative collaboration between Central Virginia Community College, Region 2000 school divisions, local businesses and government. Students receive over 400 hours of instruction in employment skills in a variety of fields, mentoring to assist in transition to college life, and an opportunity to participate in assessments and internships in local businesses. Classes are taught by college professors and secondary school personnel, and many students receive both high school and college credit through the program.
College for Living Plus not only empowers young adults with disabilities, it trains new workers to take their places in the community. Many of this years students will already be employed upon completion. This successful program received the 2007 Department of Rehabilitative Services Commissioners Award and has inspired other programs around the state.
The ceremony is open to the public and to the media. For further information about attending this event, please call 832-7606.
Release Date: 3:00 AM (EST) 05/29/08
Release Number: 080529.collegeforliving
Media Contact:
Kathy Cudlin
Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing
Central Virginia Community College
(434) 832-7609
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