EARN AND LEARN

Earn and Learn is a partnership of Vocational Rehabilitation New Hampshire (VRNH), Granite State Independent Living (GSIL), and the Manchester School District.  The program guides at-risk high school students with disabilities to become more engaged in their education and assists students in finding the relevance of their education to their career goals and life after high school.  The program is funded by the Manchester School District and VR New Hampshire.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students who are enrolled in the Manchester School District who have an IEP or 504 plan
• Meets the age requirements (16-21)

Location:

Granite State Independent Living Office, 60 Rogers Street, Suite 209, Manchester

IMPACCT ACADEMY

IMPACCT is a partnership of Vocational Rehabilitation New Hampshire (VRNH), Granite State Independent Living (GSIL), and high schools throughout the state.  The program is dedicated to helping students with disabilities become part of the local workforce as they navigate from high school to employment, post-secondary education, or training that leads to a career.  The IMPACCT program is funded by VR New Hampshire.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A student is eligible to participate if a current Pre-ETS VR customer or:
• Enrolled in an educational program; and
• Meets the age requirements (16-21); and
• Has a current IEP, 504, or documented disability

Locations: 

• Manchester Region- Manchester Community College
• Concord Region- NHTI and Lakes Region Community College
• Berlin Region- White Mountain Community College, Berlin and Littleton
• Nashua Region- GSIL office, 14 Celina Avenue, Nashua
• Portsmouth Region – McConnell Center, 61 Locust Street, Suite 240, Dover

Program Description:

Comprehensive instruction focuses on the 5 Pre-Employment Transition Services:

• Job Exploration & Counseling
• Work-Based Learning Experiences
• Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational program
• Workplace Readiness Training
• Instruction in Self-Advocacy

In small groups (16 students max) students work through an academic curriculum presented as a simulated work environment with soft skills braided throughout.  Students will have the opportunity to earn academic credit through Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs), become more aware of career options, have work-based learning experiences out in the community, personal finance, budgeting, health, and life skills activities to obtain a fuller understanding of the world of work and life after high school.  The competency-based curriculum aligns with DOE College Career Readiness Standards and provides blended learning with differentiated instruction.

Program Schedule:

There are 3 cohorts offered each year:

• (2) 14-week sessions (Fall & Spring)
• (1) 5-week session (Summer)

Scheduling for each session is as follows:

• 4 days a week of academic instruction
• 1 day a week of a work experience
• Program is 15 hours a week in fall and spring and 20 hours in summer.
• Typical hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:00

How do I contact you about receiving Education Services?  

Call: 603.228.9680 or 1-800-826-3700

Email: [email protected]