Career Skills Institute: Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Career Skills Institute (CSI) is a two-year program for students with differing abilities, ages 18 and above. CSI students have previously had an IEP and are ready for a unique college experience. View the CSI curriculum and schedule.

Who should apply: Students who have been diagnosed with a mild intellectual disability, have had an IEP, are able to independently find their way to classes, have transportation arrangements, and can assimilate into a classroom and work setting.

Program Goals:

• Students learn self-advocacy and independence. ​
• They discover personal strengths and learn appropriate work behaviors
• The program enhances academic, vocational, and social skills. ​
• Socialization reinforced through cohorts of not more than 15 students that stay together 
• Participants become active members of the Harper College community. 

To Apply to the CSI program, please fill out this application. Once completed, the application will be routed directly to Admissions.

For more information or to schedule a private tour and student interview, please contact:
Eric Wiebe, Program Manager, we38933@harpercollege.edu or 847-925-6161