CORE Program

Starting in the 2026-27 school year, the CORE program will be part of Career Focus.

CORE helps high school students who are not yet ready for independent and competitive employment transition from school to work.

Students in CORE prepare for adult life as they focus on learning career and employability skills. Students gain soft skills and valuable job skills training through career readiness experiences.

The main components of the program are:

• Pre-Vocational Skills
• Vocational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Functional Academics
• Career & Employability Skills
• Self-Advocacy Skills

Learn more about CORE!

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