What is C2C?

The goal of College to Career (C2C) is to help people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) get better jobs. By going to college, they can learn more and find more job opportunities.

The North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) is one of only eight schools in the state to receive funding for C2C. NOCCCD works with the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), DOR, and local businesses to create jobs for students. We help prepare students with ID or ASD for jobs where they can work alongside others and earn a fair wage.

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Student Eligibility

  • Qualify for help from the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
  • Have a recorded diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability (ID) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Enroll in inclusive courses at North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), and be able to handle the schoolwork demands of community college classes with C2C support.
  • A desire to get a regular job where you work with others.

You can apply for C2C through the North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) Disability Support Services (DSS) program from January to April. Each year, 20 new students are chosen after an interview with a panel of administrators, staff, and teachers.

Students typically complete the program in one to three years.

Apply now to the College to Career Program

Fill out the printable form application to apply to the C2C program today!

C2C Application

Download the printable C2C Application.

Checklist to C2C:

  1. Fill out and submit the C2C Application form.
  2. Make sure you meet all the requirements.
  3. Have an interview with a panel.
  4. Get accepted into C2C Support Services.
  5. Plan your education with a DSS counselor.
  6. Work on an Individual Plan for Employment with a DOR counselor.
  7. Start taking inclusive courses.
  8. Prepare for getting a job.
  9. Get a job.

New C2C Students Must:

  • Be eager to find a job.
  • Go to the Summer orientation in June.
  • Make an educational plan with a C2C Counselor.
  • Register for inclusive classes.
  • Join the C2C Educational and Employment Support Lab.
  • Get help and advice for schoolwork.
  • Join job workshops.
  • Meet with our job developer to find volunteer or internship opportunities in your area.
  • Get a job.
  • Finding a job and finishing the program successfully might be different for each student, depending on their goals.

C2C Support Services

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  • Counseling and accommodations
  • Educational Coaching
  • Specialized lab to assist students with classwork and studying
  • Access to adaptive technology
  • Work readiness preparation
  • Job placement help

Educational and Vocational Support:

  • Assistance with coursework.
  • Access to adaptive technology.
  • Support in study skills.
  • Note-taking strategies.
  • Organizational techniques.
  • Employment preparation.
  • Job development, placement, and retention.

When students finish their education, C2C helps them find jobs by offering employment services and job development to ensure they get good jobs where they can work alongside others.

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Jacob Morell at his job.
“C2C assisted me with my college courses, campus life, and obtaining a job!” Jacob Morell
College to Career Cohort, DSS Alumnus, and High School Diploma Alumnus