CarrollPrep Weekend Programs for Teens
Weekends Are Meant for Doing Something You Love. Discover What That Is for You.
We understand the importance of finding what drives you and how to utilize those passions to guide your life. As a result, The Carroll Center for the Blind has developed exciting Saturday programs that expose students to a variety of careers while allowing them to engage in activities to prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow. Current statistics indicate that approximately 75% of adults who are legally blind are unemployed. Children who are blind miss the opportunity to observe the world of work as part of their daily lives like their sighted peers do. Structured learning and experience is required to expose them to the skills and tasks that are required in a variety of jobs. Saturday offerings also include preparation for college.
CarrollPrep offers a variety of Saturday programs that provide skill development, opportunities to learn about a variety of technologies, and hands-on experiences in various careers and life events. Courses include guest speakers who are employed, blind or visually-impaired individuals sharing experiences about access and employment in the real world.
SAT/ACT and College Application Prerequisites & Process
This unique two-day opportunity is perfect for students who plan to pursue post-secondary education. The course guides students regarding the college application process, pre-requisites for admission, and the ACT/SAT pre-admission test. Advice on preparation for the two major college entrance exams currently required by most institutions of higher learning will be detailed. The course will review practice test items and non-visual ways to understand charts, tables and graphs on the tests. All students who will be enrolled in 9th to 12th grades during the 2022 school year are welcome to apply for this two-session program. Students will increase skills & experience in:
- Self-Advocacy: problem-solving, using assistive technology, advocating needs within academia.
- Enrollment in Secondary Education: Application process, test & course requirements.
Lead Presenter: Denise Wade, M.Ed
Upcoming Course Dates
The next offerings of the SAT/ACT and College Application Prerequisites & Process are as follows:
- Spring Session 1, March 12, 2022 (focus on ACT testing)
- Spring Session 2, March 19, 2022 (focus on SAT testing)
Sessions will meet from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., snack included. Students should bring their own equipment and devices which they intend to use during pre-admission testing. March 26, 2022 will be snow/make-up day.
Students may be eligible for PRE-ETS funding through their state Vision Rehabilitation counselor.
Contact: Nancy Sharon at (617) 969-6200 ext.217 or by Email.