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Unique Professionals Program
PTC UP is an innovative inclusive postsecondary education program created to provide persons with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience career training. Upon successful completion, students will obtain a certificate from PTC UP in their chosen field of study.
Students in PTC UP express a strong desire to acquire a career skill in an inclusive setting, engage in work-based learning opportunities and to learn self-determination skills. The program is located on the St. Petersburg campus of Pinellas Technical College.
Interested in PTC UP?
Complete the interest form and a member of the PTC UP team will follow up with you.
Up to $7,000 in scholarships available.
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Program Brochure
The full overview: what PTC UP is, goals and benefits, eligibility criteria and contacts.
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Download the Flyer (PDF)Goals and Benefits
| 1 | Career Training and skills attainment |
| 2 | Career Development and Employment – internships and competitive employment |
| 3 | Campus and Community Engagement – student organizations and volunteering |
| 4 | Self Determination – becoming a responsible member of their community |
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the PTC UP program.
Age and Education
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of acceptance
Disability Documentation
- Have a documented intellectual disability
- Provide recent documentation, from an IEP or a licensed psychiatrist, showing the diagnosis and evaluation results
Behavior and Attendance
- Have a clean disciplinary and incident record
- Show a strong attendance record from high school or previous employment
Skills and Independence
- Demonstrate basic literacy, reading and math skills
- Be able to function independently for sustained periods
- Maintain personal hygiene and self-care without assistance
- Show appropriate social maturity for an adult educational and work environment
Support and Transportation
- Have reliable transportation, personal or public
- Have a committed support system
Commitment
- Show a genuine interest in attending the program and a willingness to follow rules
- Agree to follow the PTC Student Handbook and the PTC UP supplemental rules
Program Fit
- Be capable of meeting personal goals within the program's setting and content
- Demonstrate interest and alignment with a career and technical education program, for example through a portfolio or teacher references
Documents considered in the eligibility decision:
- IEPs, TIEPs and K-12 educational records
- Vocational Rehabilitation records, such as psychological or vocational aptitude reports and an IPE
- Medical documentation of the disability. Self-disclosure is required.
Questions About PTC UP?
Call (727) 893-2500 ext. 2323 or contact a member of the PTC UP team.
Jacqueline Cassidy
PTC UP Program Coordinator
cassidyj@pcsb.org
Kendyl Patton
Specialized Career Instructor
pattonke@pcsb.org
Jessica Soto
Secretary/Bookkeeper
sotoje@pcsb.org
PTC UP is a Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program, recognized by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida.