CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ISSUE 8

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

GRADUATES FROM THE ARC ALLEGANY-STEUBEN 'RISE' UP

GRADUATES 'THINKING AHEAD' TO THE FUTURE

Individuals who receive supports and services from The Arc Greater Hudson Valley recently graduated from Dutchess Community College’s new Think Ahead program. Graduates Ryan, Kristen, Nicole and Bridgette enrolled in the Think Ahead program to develop job and life skills while enjoying the college experience.

Matthew and Nicholas, individuals who receive supports and services from The Arc Allegany-Steuben, recently graduated from Alfred State College through Allegany-Steuben's RISE program. RISE (Reaching, Individual, Success, in Education) is a collaboration between Alfred State and The Arc Allegany- Steuben’s ACHIEVE Career Consultants. The program is for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities who wish to continue their education after high school in a collegiate environment (up to four years). RISE is located on the Alfred State campus and focuses on creating a unique educational experience that nurtures students’ social and academic growth. Students are given access to a variety of experiential learning opportunities through service learning, work-study, mentoring, and work-based training.

ARC HERKIMER GRADUATES 3 FROM PROJECT SEARCH PROGRAM Project SEARCH interns Connor, Allison, and Jackie completed their internship programs and graduated from Herkimer County Community College in May. Congratulations!

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