The Kaplan University Maine campuses and STRIVE have partnered to continue STRIVE U, a comprehensive program aimed at providing post”“secondary education and training to young adults with developmental disabilities and teaching necessary skills to the students.
“Collaborating with STRIVE is a fantastic opportunity to support the needs of our community,” said Dr. Christopher Quinn, president of the Kaplan University Maine Campuses. “We are looking forward to bringing our student”“centered support services and innovative course delivery approach STRIVE U students.”
STRIVE U is an immersive two”“year program for a select group of young adults with developmental disabilities. STRIVE U has four components: competitive employment with real job experiences, engaging in post”“secondary education, independent living in the community, and transition. The goal of the program is for students to transition to live independently, hold professional jobs, and contribute to their communities.
“Kaplan’s acute focus on career”“readiness and professionalism in all of its programs is well”“aligned with the STRIVE U goal to prepare its participants for professional jobs,” stated Peter Brown, STRIVE & STRIVE U program director. “In addition, Kaplan’s strength in distance learning is an attractive opportunity for the potential expansion of the STRIVE U program to other places in Maine and beyond. We’re thrilled to be partnering with KU Maine.”
STRIVE”“U students live in STRIVE”“owned apartments in Portland, work in part”“time professional jobs, and learn independent living skills through the program’s staff and partners. The 10”“year”“old program, which has competitive admissions, has been very successful, with 98 percent of graduates.
This spring, STRIVE switched to Kaplan University”“Maine as its post”“secondary partner. STRIVE U students began attending Kaplan’s South Portland campus in the fall for the academic portion of the program, taking open courses in professional presence, software applications, financial planning, and communications.
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