Admissions

The Work Readiness Academy is currently accepting enrollment applications for students with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 21. Students are referred for admissions throughout the school year by the local, public school district in which he or she is currently enrolled. 

If you are a parent and you are interested in learning more about the Work Readiness Academy, please first discuss with your child's case manager and then have them contact our Supervisor of Instruction, Ms. Rachel Richer at rricher@ucesc.org or (908) 633-2704 to set up a tour and intake meeting.

The case manager assigned to the student is required to submit a copy of current educational records, including all CST evaluations and the most recent Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

All educational records are reviewed by our team and appropriate candidates are invited to participate in an intake appointment.

The intake appointment is attended by the student along with his or her parents/guardians and the case manager. The appointment includes a tour, overview of the program and a discussion of the student’s strengths, preferences, interests, needs, and goals. We also use this time to learn a bit about the student’s family, as well as any health issues or concerns. 

An admission decision is made and the Case Manager notified in writing typically within 48-hours of the intake appointment.

Acceptance is based on the program’s ability to meet the cognitive, communication, social and emotional needs of the student. Students must also be deemed appropriate to be placed at a community-based internship with a Teaching Assistant level support staff person.