Program at a Glance
OLSBC students earn their associate degree in Occupational & Life Skills. Our goal is for students to gain competitive work skills and lead a fulfilled life after graduation. We educate students with curriculum tailored to their learning needs and provide them with an abundance of opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom in real-life situations, culminating in a 250+ hour internship specific to their unique career goals.
- 16 students per class average for more personalized instruction
- 8 credits per quarter (90 credits total)
- 10-14 class hours per week
Student Support Strategies Include:
- Collaborative Problem Solving™
- Social Thinking™
- Executive Functioning Supports with dedicated coaches
The OLSBC Student
Some Typical Characteristics of a Student:
- Aspires to go to college, but a traditional college classroom setting is not the right fit
- Learning disability that impacts academic performance
- Experiences challenges with social situations
- Desires to figure out the next steps in their life
Students May Have a Diagnosis of:
- Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD)
- Auditory and/or Language Processing Disorder
- ADHD or ADD
- Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and/or Dyspraxia
- Executive Dysfunction
- Autism spectrum disorder
Information Sessions
Please join us at an upcoming Information Session to learn more or contact us to present to your team of Special Educators and College Counselors.
Last Updated January 16, 2025
