What is Discover I.T. ?
- Discover I.T. (Information Technology) is a District 214 program funded by the DEI (Disability Employment Initiative) Grant.
- DEI is a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that focuses on Employment and Training
- The DEI Grant focuses on the Information Technology (I.T.) Pathway
Who is Eligible?
- Students with a current IEP or Section 504 Plan that have demonstrated interest in the I.T. careers which can be shown by:
oPast or current participation in a D214 I.T. course
o Vocational Evaluation
o IEP Transition Plan
How do we support our students?
- Invitations to career-related Exploration Activities
- Access to IT Exploration Tools
- Course registration planning aligned with IT Career Pathways
- Career Readiness Training
- Customized Workplace Learning Experiences
- Seamless transition to post-secondary services