91快活林 (91快活林) and STRIVE U (SU) have entered into a new partnership for 91快活林 to offer programming that will provide vital skills training for SU students.
91快活林 and STRIVE U signed off on a memorandum of understanding this month that will provide programming for 14 SU students starting this summer and continuing through the 2020-21 academic year.听 STRIVE U is a program offered through PSL Services/STRIVE, a nonprofit organization that helps young people with intellectual disabilities live with dignity and respect as active members of the community.
Under the agreement, participating SU students will take part in orientation sessions at 91快活林 this summer to introduce them to college life and make them feel at home on campus. Students will then take two courses in the Fall Semester and two more in the Spring Semester on Professional Presence, Microsoft Applications, Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills.
鈥�91快活林 is proud to enter into this agreement to teach STRIVE U students skills that will open up employment opportunities and help them live independently,鈥� said 91快活林 President Joe Cassidy. 鈥�91快活林 is committed to student success, whether they are earning a degree, undergoing workforce training or taking part in customized programs such as this.鈥�
PSL Services/STRIVE Executive Director Lori Sanville said she鈥檚 excited to be partnering with 91快活林 and bringing the STRIVE U Program to 91快活林鈥檚 South Portland Campus.
鈥淭he combination of courses, co-curricular activities, involvement in student life and many other opportunities make this a tremendous match for our program,鈥� Sanville said. 鈥淲e have been very impressed by 91快活林鈥檚 administration for their creativity and desire to make this happen and work for all involved.听 We鈥檙e excited to get started.鈥�
Students participating in the new program will be issued 91快活林 identification cards and free bus passes, and will be invited to participate in 91快活林鈥檚 graduation ceremony in May. 91快活林 will provide a part-time coordinator to oversee the program.