UPEP

Universal Pathways to Employment Project (UPEP)

This cooperative agreement is fully funded by the United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy in the amount of $5,066,651 under Cooperative Agreement No. OD-26433-14-75-4 -47

The Universal Pathways to Employment Project (UPEP) expands the College’s capacity to deliver integrated education and career training to students with disabilities. UPEP supports students with disabilities and helps them in obtaining an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, internship opportunities and career field employment.

The UPEP Program provides participants with individual career plans, interviewing and job search training, academic and career coaching, internship placement assistance and persistence scholarships. If you are interested in applying, and meet the eligibility requirements listed below, please click on the UPEP Online Application tab and submit your application.

Eligibility Requirements

1) Participants must be Pellissippi State students who are 14- 24 years old, have a documented disabling condition that meets Pellissippi State guidelines for documentation (PSCC Documentation Requirements) and be registered with Disability Services.

2) Participants must be students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in an Applied Technical Program (Career Program) at Pellissippi State (Academic Programs). Students planning to enter the Transfer Program and obtain a Bachelor Degree from a four year institution do not qualify for UPEP.

UPEP WORKSHOPS/EVENTS

 

Fall 2018 Schedule

Successful Transitions Management Workshop Registration Form