Mission & Values

Mission

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Project FOCUS provides an inclusive university experience for transition-age students to participate in collegiate-level academic courses, community-based work internships and social campus life events.

Vision

Our students graduate as independent, self-determined, confident, employable citizens rooted in the knowledge and skills gained during their inclusive university experiences.

Goals

Our Students Will...

• build resilience and overcome challenges through creative problem solving.
• navigate the world by a better understanding of social interactions.
• expand their knowledge and broaden their perspectives through university courses.
• develop and improve skills needed for competitive and integrated employment.
• use technology to explore, practice and improve methods of communication.

Commitment

Project FOCUS Will...

• support our students in inclusive environments using evidence-based practices such as student-led IEPs.
• offer rigorous academic coursework and career readiness curriculum made accessible through student-specific adaptations.
• find and foster personalized internship sites aligned with individualized career goals.
• collaborate with local, state and national agencies for the braiding of services to promote and improve the quality of life for our students as they transition into adulthood.
• provide the essential knowledge and skills to support our students in fully accessing and integrating into the Wildcat Community.