ICD’s Career School Programs provide individuals with disabilities with job training in growing fields through hands-on classroom learning and real-world internships. Students gain experience, build resumes, and make professional connections.
In addition to specific work skills, programs cover the academic and interpersonal skills needed to secure and sustain employment. All students receive one-on-one and group counseling, career coaching, internship and job placement assistance, and job retention support after graduating.
ICD’s programs are licensed by the New York State Education Department Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision.
BUILDING REPAIR TECHNICIAN
This six-month program trains individuals with disabilities in a range of maintenance and repair skills, including basic principles of electric, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, general repair, air sealing, insulation, retrofitting, wall and ceiling repair, and troubleshooting locks and doors.
This course includes three months of classroom instruction and a three-month, hands-on internship experience.
Students can earn the OSHA Certification (40-hour Construction Safety Course) and EPA Certification (8-hour Initial Lead Renovator Course).
Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of jobs, including Building Repair Technician, Carpenter, Electrician Assistant, Painter, Tile Installer, Super, and more.
CUSTODIAL TRAINING
This eight-week course prepares individuals with disabilities for a new career in building services, commercial cleaning, and custodial and janitorial work.
The core curriculum of this training program includes instruction in the following topics: introduction to commercial building cleaning and custodial work; workplace safety; carpets and mats; window cleaning; stone/marble and exterior maintenance; office and restroom cleaning; and comprehensive floor care and machines.
Upon successful completion of the program, students obtain the OSHA 10 General Industry certification.
Graduates are ready for jobs in the Commercial Cleaning &
Custodial occupations, including: Building Maintenance Worker, Porter, Janitor, and Custodian.
CISCO CCNA
The abilITy Cisco Academy (Cisco CCNA) is an innovative training program where individuals with disabilities can earn industry-recognized skills and a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certification. Formed in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, this training helps students get connected to employment opportunities in the IT industry.
In this six-month training, students build foundational knowledge in: network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. Also included in the program is work readiness training, exam preparation, and an internship experience.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the IT field, including Desktop Support Specialist, Network Technician, Network Administrator, and more.
COMPTIA A+
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for jumpstarting a career in IT and is trusted by employers around the world, including Intel, Blue Cross Blue Shield, HP, Dell, and more. ICD’s CompTIA A+ program prepares individuals with disabilities to be entry-level professionals in the rapidly expanding information technology (IT) field, specifically for device connectivity & user support.
In this five-month training, students build foundational knowledge through hands-on learning in the following areas: hardware, operating systems, software troubleshooting, networking, security, mobile devices, virtualization and cloud computing, and operational procedures. In addition to technical instruction, students also receive robust work readiness training.
Graduates who obtain the CompTIA A+ certification will be poised to obtain employment as Data Support Technician, End User Computing Technician, Field Service Technicians, Service Desk Analysts, Help Desk Technicians, and more.
HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANT
This five-month program prepares individuals with disabilities for paraprofessional jobs at medical and human services agencies, including those that serve individuals with disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse.
Students learn about special “at-risk” populations and effective case management techniques along with earning valuable industry certifications. This includes OPWDD Certification in Medicaid Service Coordination Core Training and NYSED Mandated Reporter Certification in Identifying & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect. Graduates also obtain 36 credits towards their Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification.
The course is 200 hours of instruction and up to 300 hours of an internship experience. Graduates are equipped to serve as peer advocates, intake coordinators, direct service professionals, residential assistants, entitlement or community outreach specialists.
“Being at ICD was one of the best experiences in my life. After my internship, I worked with my counselor to put together my resume and cover letter, and I got a job where I interned. I am a tax paying citizen again. I am thankful ICD helps people like me to help themselves.”
B.B., ICD Graduate
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