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Course Detail: CEPD-JJICCB - Jaguar Jumps Information Session on ICCB Grant
Jaguar Jumps Information Session on ICCB Grant
Course Fee: Free
Date: Monday, July 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. OR Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Course Description: The Jaguar Jumps Program at GovState is designed to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they transition to higher education and workforce development, empowering them with choices for a future beyond their current transition programs. This year-long initiative introduces participants to valuable internship opportunities with our partners at Devices for the Disabled and Work Together Chicago, or allows them to experience a college class directly at Governors State University. Scholarships are available to support enrollment costs for new Jaguar Jumps participants.
We invite school administrators, families, and students to attend an information session via Zoom to learn more about the upcoming program this fall.
Learn More here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8nDBBhp8MU&t=7s
Here are the highlights of the program:
Exciting New Opportunities: The ICCB Grant!
- Heading: Scholarship & Enrichment for Our New Cohort!
- Key Points:
- Funding Provided: Through a generous grant from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), we are able to offer scholarships.
- Program Overview: Jaguar Jumps is a two-semester program, each 10 weeks, held virtually on a weekday with some on-campus activities. It supports persons with disabilities aged 17+ transitioning to higher education or the workforce.
- Scholarship Value: Covers tuition to the Jaguar Jumps program, a $600 value, for 20 new students! (No cost to students for program participation).
- Pathways for Scholarship Recipients (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026):
- 10 students can choose to take 3 credit hours at Governors State University (no cost, grant covers tuition).
- 10 students can choose an internship through our valued community partners.
- Illinois Transition Conference: Our new Jaguar Jumps cohort will participate in the Illinois Transition Conference in November. The grant will cover hotel, travel expenses, and registration fees for 10 students to attend.
- Field Trips: The grant will also cover costs for field trips to our internship sites.
- Travel Support: Students receive travel vouchers up to $80 per term (and more) to get to campus.