WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Utilizing a grant from the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE), Mercer County Community College is pleased to offer the Center for Adult Transition (CAT) program geared toward serving special student populations facing obstacles to college access.
The CAT program provides opportunities for high school graduates, aged 18-24 with developmental and intellectual disabilities, to hone their skillsets for a successful transition to post-secondary education through non-credit bearing continuing education.
“The program offers individualized support that focuses on career awareness, campus and community engagement, independent living, and self-determination,” said Arlene Stinson, Director, Center for Accessibility Resources. “We offer a personalized, hands-on approach that builds confidence, self-advocacy and daily living skills.”
The program is free and open to high school graduates from Mercer County, aged 18-24, with an intellectual disability and/or developmental disability diagnosis. “The CAT Program is an excellent opportunity for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to gain access to higher education with the necessary resources,” said Stinson.
The CAT program builds upon MCCC’s student-centered DREAM program which provides academic, prevocational, and career-related learning as well as opportunities for social experiences. The program is based at MCCC’s James Kerney campus located 102 North Broad Street in Trenton. To register or for more information, call 609-570-3525 or email cat@mccc.edu.
About Mercer County Community College
Established in 1966, Mercer County Community College is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. MCCC’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the changing needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. President: Deborah E. Preston, Ph.D.; www.mccc.edu