Tools for Transition & Work

Foothill College

12345 El Monte Rd.
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Tools for Transition & Work (TTW) is a one-year, full-time academic program at Foothill College designed for neurodivergent young adults ready to take the next step toward independence. Students enroll in a full series of for-credit college classes, join campus life, and build friendships while receiving individualized support. Courses focus on real-world skills like job searching, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social skills, along with career preparation. Our goal is simple: help students build the mindset, habits, and skills to move forward with confidence and ownership of their independent future.

CONTACT INFO

Program Contact:	Benjamin Kaupp
Program Contact Email:	kauppben@fhda.edu
Program Phone:	408-874-6380
Program Website:	www.foothill.edu/ttw

GENERAL

Public or Private:	Public
Type of School:	Community College (2 year)
Size of School:	Medium (5,000-15,000)
Length of Program:	Other
Accepts out-of-state students?	Yes
Type of Postsecondary Education Program:	Integrated/Immersive Inclusion → full participation in all aspects of campus with coordinated supports
Residential Living Component:	No
Walkability & Bikeability of College and Surrounding Community:
Public Transportation Available:	Public Transportation to/around community Bike Access
Number of Students in Program:	47
Number of Students Per Cohort:	50
When do new cohorts begin?	Summer
Types of disabilities who are/may be represented in this program, but are not limited to:	Intellectual Developmental Identify as Neurodiverse Autism Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Turner Syndrome Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Angelman Syndrome Central Auditory Processing Disorder Expressive Language Disorder FragileX Syndrome IsoDicentric 15 Landau-Kleener Syndrome Learning Disabilities Phenylketonuria Prader-Willi Syndrome Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder Tourette Syndrome Traumatic Brain Injury Williams Syndrome Non-specified Learning Differences

REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements:	18+
Is a high school diploma required?	No
Deadline for Application:	April 30
Criteria for Admission:	Requirements
Supports that are provided:	Vocational Academic Independent Living Social
Program serves only students who have exited the K-12 system?	No

ACCEPTANCE, RETENTION, AND COMPLETION RATES

Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term:	40%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one:	96%
Admitted applicants with these skills are commonly seen, but are not prerequisites. Students will have the opportunity to develop them directly during the program.	Flyer
Minimum requirements for the program	Minimum Requirements

COST

Average Total Program Cost (Tuition, Student Fees, Housing, Room and Board, Books/Materials, Program Fees):	$2,000
Is this a federally funded TPSID Program?	No
Out of pocket expenses for the program can be funded in the following ways:	DOR Regional Center Self-Pay Financial Aid Scholarships listed through Think College Foundations Private Scholarships
Average Out-of-Pocket Fees:	$0

ACADEMICS

Approximate percentage of all courses taken by students in the program that are inclusive:	15-25%
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each quarter/semester?	Yes
University courses are for:	Letter Grades
Course Access:	Agreement with course faculty Academic plan Support with scheduling and enrollment Individual course support (e.g. tutoring, in-class support) Liaison with course faculty Aligned with individual interest/PCP
Credential(s) or certificate(s) students earn upon completing the program:	Certificate of Completion
Is this credential/certificate approved by the college/university?	Yes
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:	Student health center Student disability services Gym Computer labs Campus clubs Wellness Center Pantry Tutoring Center Career Center Identity Center University Events

EMPLOYMENT

Percentage of students in this program have paid work while attending the program:	~25%
Other career development activities include:	Resume writing Interview skills Job shadow Soft skills (e.g., communication) Job coaching Volunteer opportunities Advocacy in the workplace setting Internships (on-campus) Career Goal Setting Career Connected Courses
Percentage of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program:	35%
Resources offered to students:	Technology/Laptops Tutoring Technology Support
Program Partnerships:	Department of Rehabilitation Campus Career Services Campus Career Fairs
External Supports Partnerships:	Peer mentors Regional Services Support Public Transportation Coaching

HOUSING / MEALS

Are residential living skills a component of this program?	No
Housing Options:	No
Are life skills a component of this program?	Yes
Housing is provided and arranged for students?	No
Are students able to live and work over the summer in the housing?	No
Are campus meal plans available?	No
Are on campus food options available?	Yes
Is there a food pantry on campus?	Yes

EXTRACURRICULAR / CAMPUS LIFE

Students can participate in student organizations and/or clubs on campus:	Yes
Students may participate in the following extracurricular activities:	Clubs Sports Affinity Groups Attend sporting and other campus events Access to campus Gym/Fitness center Independent activities outside the program Faith Communities Campus Museums Garden Spaces Concerts Signature Campus Events
Supports available to students in evenings and weekends:	Social Activities