Next Step at AUB

Next Step at AUB Life Centered Education
- To prepare students for job placement or further education leading to succe

The Next Step Program is a career-education program for youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. It seeks to establish an innovative educational environment that facilitates students' learning and practice of the life skills and vocational know-how necessary for them to seek legal productive employment, involvement in community life, and independent living. It is the-first-of-its-kind oppo

rtunity in the region and will serve the individual needs and career paths of each student with an adaptable curriculum. It provides the tools and strategies, as well as the essential mentorship and guidance that nurtures their strengths and interests. By the end of the program, the Next Step team will follow up on the students' implementation of the skills they will have learned, evaluate their impact, and accommodate their vocational placement and employment. Our Vision
In our vision we aim to:
- Establish an education program that focuses on individual needs, the strengths of the students, their choices for continued education in specific careers of their choices. This program should accommodate the following criteria:
- A program that will nurture student’s interests and strengths.
- A program that will ensure a guided career path in the areas of interest of the individual students.
- A program that has the diversity in the curriculum and the educational setup, as well as the tools and strategies that respond to the individual needs of every student regardless of his or her disability.
- A program that will target the skills, tools, and the means that will allow each student to develop their potentials to the level needed to ensure employment and independent living and nurture responsible respected citizens.
- A program that will accommodate placement and follow up on employment and independent living.

Together is a beautiful place to be! ♥️
01/06/2026

Together is a beautiful place to be! ♥️

🌙 Eid Adha Mubarak from Next Step AUB 🤍Wishing you a blessed Eid filled with joy, peace, and better days ahead! 🐑✨
27/05/2026

🌙 Eid Adha Mubarak from Next Step AUB 🤍
Wishing you a blessed Eid filled with joy, peace, and better days ahead! 🐑✨

25/05/2026

2026–2027 is calling! 🤩💙 Join Next Step AUB Program and be part of a space that believes in every step forward. ✨

In the calming outdoor spaces of American University of Beirut, our talented Next Step students explored creativity thro...
16/05/2026

In the calming outdoor spaces of American University of Beirut, our talented Next Step students explored creativity through touch, texture, and nature 🍃✨

By arranging, pressing, combining, and creating with natural materials, they engaged their senses and imagination in a beautiful sensory art experience guided by their art therapist Ms. Caroline Dagher. 🎨🌿

12/05/2026

Exploring, learning, and growing 🌱
Our students shared an exciting experience at the AUB Botanic Garden 🌿✨

Throwback to this beautiful experience! We we can’t wait to be back again soon for more learning and internship experiences! 🌱

08/05/2026

May is Mental Health Month! 💚✨
A time to raise awareness, spread compassion, and remind one another that it’s okay to ask for support.

Behind every step forward, there’s someone teaching, guiding, and believing. Happy Labour Day to all the educators and w...
01/05/2026

Behind every step forward, there’s someone teaching, guiding, and believing. Happy Labour Day to all the educators and workers shaping futures every day! 💙✨

Our students are back on campus!!! 🤩The halls are full again; with energy, smiles, and moments that matter. ✨A new chapt...
28/04/2026

Our students are back on campus!!! 🤩
The halls are full again; with energy, smiles, and moments that matter. ✨

A new chapter begins, filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and lift each other up. Every small step counts, every voice matters, and every day brings something new.

Hoping the rest of this year is surrounded by calm, kindness, and lasting peace ✨

14/04/2026

The real magic happens at home. 🏠
Thank you to the parents who support, encourage, and share videos of our students practicing their homework. Watching them in action makes us so proud. 🤝🏽❤️

Autism is often misunderstood.Sometimes what looks like “different behavior” is simply a different way of experiencing t...
01/04/2026

Autism is often misunderstood.
Sometimes what looks like “different behavior” is simply a different way of experiencing the world.

This month, let’s listen, learn, and build spaces where every mind belongs. 💙

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American University Of Beirut
Beirut

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Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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+9611350000 ext. 3658

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