Pursuit RISE
Resilience
Independence
Strengths
Employability
Pursuit RISE—focused on Resilience, Independence, Strengths, and Employability—is a program that provides individuals with disabilities ongoing support across many areas of daily life. Whether you’re exploring your unique strengths or seeking work experiences to discover new talents, this program is designed to support you every step of the way.
Services Included
- Pursuit Lab Classes
- Dependable Strengths
- Goal Setting & Strategy
- Pathways to Careers
- Portfolio Building
- Internship Opportunities
- Work Experiences & Entrepreneurship
| Code | DATE | CLASS TITLE | TIME | DESCRIPTIONS | Hours/Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Session 1: July 6-17 | Foundations of Work Independence | M-F 9am-12pm In person (Main campus) |
Public Transportation + Money management + Decision Making | 30 Hrs = $420 |
| 1B | Session 1: July 6-17 | Pursuit R.I.S.E. Part 1 | M-F 1-4pm a In person (Gateway) |
Part 1 of entrepreneurship skills training: Safety, planning, Budgeting, purchasing and making | 30 Hrs = $420 |
| 1C | July 7-30 ONLINE |
Digital Literacy | T/TH 10am-12pm Online |
Learn communication and Safety on the internet, Protect your information and your digital footprint for work | 16 Hrs = $224 |
| 2A | Session 2: July 20-31 | Social Fluency: Understand boundaries | M-F 9am-12pm In person | Decoding Unwritten Rules and Non-Verbal Cues. Navigating Social and Professional Limits | 30 Hrs = $420 |
| 2B | Session 2: July 20- 31 | Pursuit R.I.S.E. Part 2 | M-F 1-4pm In person (Gateway) |
Part 2 of entrepreneurship skills training: Packaging, Selling, Marketing | 30 Hrs = $420 |
| 3A | Session 3 August 3-14 | Executive Functioning Lab | M-F 9am-12pm In person | Learn about yourself and how to control your brain management system: self-control, self-monitoring, emotional control, flexibility, task initiation | 30 Hrs = $420 |
| 3B | Session 3: August 3-14 | Pursuit R.I.S.E. Part 3 | M-F 1-4pm In person (Gateway) | Social Justice Project | 30 Hrs = $420 |
| 3C | August 4-20 ONLINE | Executive Functioning Lab | T/W/TH 6-7 p.m. Online | Learn about yourself and how to control your brain management system: self-control, self-monitoring, emotional control, flexibility, task initiation | 9 Hrs = $126 |
* Please note that while we strive to create opportunities for internships and employment, these are not guaranteed and depend on availability. We are committed to working diligently to help you achieve your goals and will support you throughout the process.