Independent Living
Prepare for the transition to living independently after graduation. Learn career exploration and development, setting personal and professional goals, money management, nutritional aspects of meal planning and food safety, agricultural science, laundry skills, youth organization involvement (FFA), interpersonal skill development, problem-solving skill sand self-advocacy skills. Use assistive technologies (ReadingPen, iPad®, computer, and GoPro® Cam) to enhance learning. Practice visual, hands-on and project based learning. Explore differentiated learning opportunities to optimize student success. Learn employability skills training. Practice Character Education development. Participate in community service/service learning. Benefit from portfolio assessment.
Course Topics
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Power Tools and Equipment
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Career Exploration & Development
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Nutrition-Meal Planning – Kitchen Operations
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Interpersonal/Intrapersonal Skills
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Agriculture Science and Plant Science
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Industrial Credentials
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Money Management
Industry Recognized Credentials
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NCCER (National Center for Construction & Education Research – *Sentinel only)
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OSHA (10 hours)
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ServSafe®
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First Aid/CPR
Instructors/Aides
Linda Daniel
Independent Living and STEP Instructor
ldaniel@vsctc.org
Vanguard Tech Center
Brian Zender
Independent Living Instructor
bzender@vsctc.org
Sentinel
Stephanie Billow
Educational Aide
sbillow@vsctc.org
Sentinel
Brooke Scully
Educational Aide
bscully@vsctc.org
Vanguard Tech Center
Career Opportunities
Entry Level
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Food Industry
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Lawn Care/Landscaping
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Industry
Technical
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Manager
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Supervisor
Professional
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Owner Operator
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Manager/Supervisor