eMerge Career Collaborative prepares individuals with disabilities for in-demand jobs in fast-growing sectors in Florida: Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare/Hospitality. eMerge Career Collaborative's customized post-secondary Certificate-Based Vocational training programs are taught by subject matter experts familiar with the different learning styles of NeuroDiverse individuals, Autistic stude
nts, and individuals with other intellectual or physical disabilities. Each post-secondary program provides the opportunity for the student to learn in a caring, supportive environment with the opportunity to earn industry-standard certifications. Industry-based certifications demonstrate that the program graduate has the content knowledge, hands-on technical training, personal and professional skills required for employment and career advancement. Certifications include Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Technical Associate, and IC3 showing proficiency in computer fundamentals, electronic recycling, software refurbishment, and hardware repair.
The Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician program raises the level of performance of logistics workers to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs. Healthcare and Hospitality Technical certifications include OSHA10 Health and Safety, HACHSP, and ISSA Cleaning Management Institute certifications.
Employment readiness is customized. Students have the opportunity to develop their workplace skills with MTC’s Success Coach from Admissions to successful employment. Workplace readiness is overseen by MTC’s Clinical Director, a board-certified behavior analyst. General Admissions Criteria: Students must read or write at a 9th-grade level or higher.
Must have a lifelong or acquired disability
