SHIP Midland Park offers a year-long Career and College Readiness class to help students develop essential skills for life after high school. The class covers a wide range of topics, including disability laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act, workplace and college accommodations, resume writing, job and college applications, scholarships, and assistive technology such as CART and smartphone apps. Students engage in hands-on activities like mock interviews, preparing job applications, cover letters, and resumes, and learn the importance of follow-up communication through thank-you notes and follow-up letters.

Guest speakers share their experiences navigating college and careers with hearing loss, while students visit colleges, trade schools, and academic programs to explore their options. In the second half of the year, students put their skills into action through internships at various sites across New Jersey, such as local schools, businesses, and community organizations. With the guidance of job coaches and our teachers of the Deaf, they gain valuable work experience, learn workplace etiquette, and build professional relationships.

The class culminates in final presentations where students reflect on their internships and/or college planning, sharing lessons learned and how they’ve grown through these real-world experiences. For many, this class provides not only skill-building opportunities but also a pathway to summer jobs, college programs, or vocational training.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff who support this program by coordinating resources, planning trips, and supervising students, making it possible for them to pursue their goals and dreams!

SHIP Seniors Connect with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors to Share Stories and Insights

SHIP Seniors Engaging in Project-based Learning and Hands-on Internships!