Location
Room 150 Mawhinney Hall
Ononodaga Community College
Mission
The mission of the Syracuse City School District/Onondaga Community College partnership is to provide comprehensive academic, social and vocational experiences to advance each student's future plan for self-sufficiency and employability.
SCSD Transition at OCC
The SCSD/OCC Campus Based Partnership is a transition high school program housed at Onondaga Community College. This is a partnership with Onondaga Community College, college affiliated businesses, and Syracuse City Schools. Accepted Special Education students aged 18 and up are transferred from each of the 5 SCSD high schools to complete a 1-2 year program earning work-based learning hours in mentored on campus jobsites. On completion students earn one of these options:
High school CDOS (Career Development Occupational Studies Credential)
High school SACC (Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential)
High school local diploma
The essential elements of the SCSD/OCC Partnership are:
Job Training Integrated within the School Day
Students will:
train on entry-level job sites under mentors in the OCC Facilities Department or at American Dining Creation sites across campus
experience and observe supervisory, subordinate and coworker roles in several workplaces
use online resources and job experience to broaden their skills, abilities and interests while practicing strong work habits
practice functional academic skills for occupational success with digital tools, reading, math, creating resumes, completing applications and exploring the vocational curriculum
receive frequent feedback on performance
Universal Foundation Skills
Students will:
learn and practice independent Centro travel
participate in daily discussions of job site challenges, self-evaluation and solutions
practice positive skills and professional communication across settings
have opportunities to lead peers on sites they are familiar with
use technology to organize store and present data
learn about and connect with adult service supports to help build independence and meet personal goals
Social engagement
Students will:
use campus resources to stay active and connected to the young adult age group
participate in campus activities, concerts, speaker and topic meetings
use non-academic OCC student resources including the library, Lazer lounge, fitness center, clubs and activities
host Service Learners and Human Service Interns as peer mentors
Announcements
2018-19 New Student Application
New student applications for the 2018-19 SCSD/OCC Campus-Based Partnership are due by March 9, 2018. To receive an application, please contact Maureen Blake-Cooper or Anne Connolly via email or by calling (315) 498-6092.