ACCESS Program

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PRE-COLLEGE TRANSITION PROGRAM

Why Choose ACCESS Program?

Tuition Fee includes a laptop all course materials and supplies!

• Budget-Friendly Tuition
• Group and One-on-One Academic Coaching
• Virtual Financial Education
• Customized Lesson Plans
• 90-Day Post-Program Support Services
• Community Partner Engagement Events
• Peer Mentor Support
• VR Career Exploration Lab
• Access Alumni and Parent Advocacy Groups (Coming Soon!)

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ages 17-24
  • Must be diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Program Coursework

  • Life and Coping Skills
  • Work Readiness Skills
  • Digital Literacy
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Career Planning

  • 1:1 Person-Centered Planning Sessions
  • Career Exploration
  • Community Linkages
  • Academic and Workforce Pathways

 

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Pre-College and Employment Transition Program

The Accessible College and Continuing Education for Student Success (ACCESS) Program is a pre-college/workforce transitional program based on a differentiated learning structure. The ACCESS Program is designed to equip students with essential life skills for personal growth, work readiness, and computer literacy for professional, academic, social and economic mobility. During the coursework of the ACCESS Program, students are assessed and assisted with creating their personal-centered plan. Alongside continuing their guidance and support, the program connects completers with educational or workforce program pathways. The ACCESS Program courses will teach Fundamental Life Skills (Student Success), Work Readiness, and Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel Training, and PowerPoint). This program is for youth with an intellectual or developmental disability between the ages of 17 and 24.

Program Details

  • Topics change on a rotating cycle.
    • Mondays and Wednesdays are interactive lecture days.
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays are hands-on, practical days to apply lessons.
    • Fridays are career awareness/exploration days through virtual reality.
  • Topics include:
    • Life and Coping Skills
      • Digitability; simulated financial literacy
    • Computer Basic Skills
    • Digital Literacy
    • MS Excel Basics
    • MS Word Basics
    • MS PowerPoint
    • Career Planning
    • Work Readiness Tools
      • Career awareness/exploration through virtual reality

Program Eligibility

  • NJ State Resident.
  • Must be between the ages of 17-24.
  • Must be diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability. (Documentation required)
  • The applicant must possess adequate emotional and independent stability to fully engage in all aspects of the program coursework and campus environment.
  • The applicant must exhibit the capability to embrace and adhere to fair regulations and treat others with respect. Please note that the program lacks the resources to oversee students with challenging behaviors or administer medications.

Information Sessions

Register for an Information Session

  • Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.

Program Details and Cost

The ACCESS Program is partially funded by College-Based Centers for Adult Transition Grant.

Weekdays and Class times: Monday through Friday (10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.)
Price: $3700*

* Includes 240 hours of instruction: 1:1 Coaching Sessions, 1:1 Career Advising Sessions, group sessions, counseling and vocational guidance, classroom materials, technology, and certification upon completion of the program.

Note: Student Success Coach are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
(The schedule is subject to change during summer season.)
Program Time Period
FALL Access Program September 14, 2026 to December 4, 2026
SPRING Access Program January 11, 2027 to April 2, 2027
SUMMER Access Program April 12, 2027 to June 30, 2027
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Application

Please note you must DOWNLOAD the application below and use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill out the form. Filling and submitting the application with the Submit button through your browser WILL NOT submit your application. After filling out the application, you may either use the Submit button at the end of the PDF file, or attach your completed application in an email that is to be submitted to catFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.

Application Form (English)  Application Form (Spanish)

Questions? Contact us!

Contact the Center of Adult Transition at catFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE or call (201) 360-5477.