SLCC was selected to receive the latest contribution by being an active member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Programs in Computer Technology. These scholarships, which allows access to all levels of web training, are part of President Clinton's initiative to bridge the digital divide for people with disabilities, she added. The College's Projects with Industry is a federally funded computer training program for people with severe disabilities who are referred to SLCC by the state's division of rehabilitation. The project has placed more than 400 students with severe disabilities in information technology careers. Students are required to dress professionally and maintain good performance and attendance as well as learn job-finding techniques and overcoming obstacles to employment for people with disabilities.
Motivated students can work themselves up to a management level within the program.
The PWI program has strong partnerships with the business community and computer organizations, as well as the state's division of rehabilitation. The partners help in strategic planning, advising and evaluation of the program as well as conduct student interviews, selection and placement. The program, which annually serves about 50 people, also is closely monitored by the U.S. Department of Education. Last year, she was awarded the Golden Key ACE Award from the Utah Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities for her innovative approaches to teaching PWI's computer training program for individuals with disabilities. SLCC's Skills Center PWI program also has received the Outstanding Projects with Industry Award for 1996 after being selected by the International Association of Business, Industry and Rehabilitation from 120 other PWI programs nationwide.