1999-2000
RESOURCE DIRECTORY
PROPRIETARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS
IN THE
NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES
A publication of the Northeast Technical Assistance Center
National Technical Institute for the Deaf,
a college of Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York
Spring 2000
Introduction
On behalf of the Northeast Technical Assistance Center (NETAC), we are pleased to offer this resource for students and parents who may be interested in alternatives to traditional postsecondary education. This directory contains information about less than two-year programs found in the northeastern United States region served by NETAC.
NETAC is one of four regional centers dedicated to working with postsecondary institutions to improve educational access and enhance opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
NETAC, which is located on the campus of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college of Rochester Institute of Technology, serves the states and territories of Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
NETAC offers workshops, regional conferences, informational guides, and consultations to help postsecondary programs initiate and/or improve the accessibility of their programs for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. NETAC has site coordinators in every state and territory in its region to assist interested persons.
We invite you to contact the programs listed in this directory for more information about their respective offerings.
Sincerely,
Northeast Technical Assistance Center
Please note: All information contained in this resource directory is current for the 1999-2000 academic year.
Alphabetical order by program(s)offered:
|
Skill area
|
Name of Program
|
| Clerical skills training | MBF Center |
| Computer/business training | MBF Center |
| Computer networking | Computer Blazers Learning Center |
| Computer repair | Computer Blazers Learning Center |
| Computer software application | Computer Blazers Learning Center |
| Computer training | Easter Seal Society of Del-Mar MBF Center |
| Cosmetology | Rizzieri Institute |
| Culinary arts | The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts Educational Training Institute |
| Customized training | Computer Blazers Learning Center |
| Esthetics (basic) | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics |
| Esthetics (advanced) | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics |
| Esthetics (medical) | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics |
| Esthiology | Rizzieri Institute |
| GED preparation | Career Exploration Program |
| Job-seeking skills | Easter Seal Society of Del-Mar |
| Manicuring | Rizzieri Institute |
| Marine service technician | MotoRing Technical Training Institute |
| Massage | Rizzieri Institute |
| Microsoft office user specialist | ETI Environmental Training Institute |
| Microsoft certified professional | ETI Environmental Training Institute |
| Microsoft systems engineer | ETI Environmental Training Institute |
| Spa therapy | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics |
| Skills assessment | Career Exploration Program |
| Skills training | Career Exploration Program |
| Travel and tourism | The Sawyer School |
| Work adjustment training | Easter Seal Society of Del-Mar |
| Youth program for drop-outs | Career Exploration Program |
DELAWARE
Career Exploration Program
| CONTACT PERSON: | Joe Simione, Adult Services Program Coordinator (18 years and older) |
| ADDRESS: | 2516 West 4th Street |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Wilmington, DE 19805 |
| PHONE: | |
| FAX: | |
| EMAIL: | |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Urban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Skills training with job placement; youth program for drop-outs; preparation for GED; skills assessment |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 175-200 per year |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | One |
| COST: | Free. Funded through Department of Labor, DE Economic Employment Office, and JTPA. |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | None |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | None; devices provided as needed |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Food service, nursing homes, country club employees |
DELAWARE
Easter Seal Society of Del-Mar
| CONTACT PERSON: | Susan Majec, Coordinator of Day Services |
| ADDRESS: | 630 West Division Street, Suite F |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Dover, DE 19904 |
| PHONE: | 302-678-3353 |
| FAX: | 302-678-3650 |
| EMAIL: | shajec@dv.esdel.org |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Suburban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Job seeking skills; work adjustment training; computer training |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 20 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | Five |
| COST: | $83 per day |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | Staff member knows basic sign language; ASL; job coaching; accessible building with all assistive devices. |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | Co-located with assistive technology resource center, can borrow whatever is needed. |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Data entry, food service, retail...others based on person's preferences and abilities. |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Career Blazers Learning Center
| CONTACT PERSON: | Tirjuana Brown |
| ADDRESS: | 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 209 |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Washington, DC 20036 |
| PHONE: | 202-467-4223, x1029 |
| FAX: | 202-466-6202 |
| EMAIL: | |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Urban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | No Computer repair; computer networking; computer software application; customized training |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 320 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | 16 |
| COST: | Varies |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | Interpreters; signing instructors |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | Equipment supplied through VT |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Office manager, technical support representative, help desk operator, desktop publisher |
MASSACHUSETTS
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics
| CONTACT PERSON: | Valeri Sclafani, Admissions |
| ADDRESS: | 300 Wildwood Avenue |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Woburn, MA 02155 |
| PHONE: | 781-935-3344 |
| FAX: | 781-932-6215 |
| EMAIL: | vsclafan@catherinehinds.com |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | www.catherinehinds.com |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Urban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Basic esthetics, advanced esthetics, medical esthetics, spa therapy |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 140 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | 0 |
| COST: | $4,000-12,000 per program |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | Handicap accessible |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | None |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Destination spa, salon, hair salon, make-up artistry, retail management, product management, medical esthetics |
MASSACHUSETTS
The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
| CONTACT PERSON: | William Dowling Jr. Recruiter - Christian Dowling |
| ADDRESS: | 2020 Massachusetts Avenue |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Cambridge, MA 02140 |
| PHONE: | 617-354-3836 |
| FAX: | 617-576-1963 |
| EMAIL: | info@cambridgeculinary.com |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | www.cambridgeculinary.com |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Urban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Culinary Arts: 14-week certificate program 37-week professional training program |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 85 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | 0 |
| COST: | $13,000 for 10-month program |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | Tutoring |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | None |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Chef, pastry chef, food distributor, restaurant manager, food stylist, food writer |
NEW JERSEY
ETI Environmental Training Institute
| CONTACT PERSON: | Christopher Good |
| ADDRESS: | 1702 Industrial Highway Suite #7 |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 |
| PHONE: | 856-829-3111 |
| FAX: | |
| EMAIL: | |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | www.envirotrain@earthlink.net |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Suburban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Microsoft Office User Specialist* Microsoft Certified Professional** Microsoft Systems Engineer*** |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 50 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | One |
| COST: | * $5,700 per course/program ** $6,750 per course/program *** $7,500 per course/program |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | None |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | CB training (direct sound to earphones) CP training - Text on screen (speech to text) |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: |
NEW JERSEY
Rizzieri Institute
| CONTACT PERSON: | Kim Myers |
| ADDRESS: | 6001 W. Lincoln Drive |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Marlton, NJ 08053 |
| PHONE: | 856-983-5500 |
| FAX: | 856-983-1680 |
| EMAIL: | info@rizzieri.com |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | www.rizzieri.com |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Suburban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Cosmetology, esthiology, manicuring, massage |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 80-90 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | 0 |
| COST: | Cosmetology $9,500 Esthiology $5,500 Manicuring $2,000 Massage $5,415 |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | Limited interpreting services |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | None |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Makeup, waves, facials artist |
NEW YORK
Educational Training Institute
| CONTACT PERSON: | Harold Kaplan |
| ADDRESS: | 154 West 14th Street |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | New York, NY 10011 |
| PHONE: | 212-675-6655 |
| FAX: | 212-463-9194 |
| EMAIL: | nyfood@hotmail.com |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | www.nyfoodandhotelschool.com |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Urban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Culinary arts |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 175 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | 10-15 per session; 20-30 per year |
| COST: | $9,495 (covers books, materials, and knife set) |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | None |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | Tape recorded lectures, TTY's, interpreters |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Sous chef, cook's assistant, cook, line cook, baker, garde manager |
PENNSYLVANIA
MBF Center
| CONTACT PERSON: | Susan Macaleer, Training Program Director |
| ADDRESS: | 105 East Main Street |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Norristown, PA 19401 |
| PHONE: | 610-292-0710 V 610-292-9605 TTY |
| FAX: | 610-292-0733 |
| EMAIL: | smacaleer@mbfcenter.org |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | www.libertynet.org/mbf/ |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Suburban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Three-month clerical skills training program Seven-month computer and business training program |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 26 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | Five |
| COST: | $6,700 for three-month progam $15,500 for seven-month program |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | Interpreting, job coaching, assessment, case management, placement |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | Voice-activated software, enlarged text software, keyboard adaptations |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | File clerk, word processor, mailroom clerk, general clerk, internet research person |
RHODE ISLAND
MotoRing Technical Trianing Institute (MTTI)
| CONTACT PERSON: | Sharon Ring, Program Director |
| ADDRESS: | 54 Water Street |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | East Providence, RI 02914 |
| PHONE: | 401-434-4840 |
| FAX: | 401-434-9540 |
| EMAIL: | mtti2@aol.com |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | mtti.tec.ri.us |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Urban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Marine service technician - 30-week certificate |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 150 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | One |
| COST: | $7,450 per program |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | None |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | Tape recorded lectures |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Automotive technician, marine technician |
RHODE ISLAND
The Sawyer School
| CONTACT PERSON: | Louise Weaver |
| ADDRESS: | 62 Franklin St. |
| CITY,STATE,ZIP: | Westerly, RI 02891 |
| PHONE: | 401-348-8383 |
| FAX: | 401-596-8389 |
| EMAIL: | |
| WORLD WIDE WEB: | |
| CAMPUS SETTING: | Suburban |
| ON-CAMPUS HOUSING? | No |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED: | Travel and tourism, 12-13 month programs |
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT: | 35 |
| ENROLLMENT (# OF DEAF STUDENTS): | 1 |
| COST: | $13,600 per year |
| SPECIAL SERVICES: | None |
| ASSISTIVE DEVICES AVAILABLE: | None |
| EXAMPLES OF JOBS HELD BY GRADUATES: | Hotel front office clerks, travel agents, tour agents, airline employees |
For more information about NETAC, contact:
Northeast Technical Assistance Center
Dianne Brooks, Director
Rochester Institute of Technology
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
(585) 475-6433 (V/TTY)
(585) 475-7660 (Fax)
Email: netac@rit.edu
WWW: http://netac.rit.edu
This publication was developed under a grant from
the U.S.Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services (OSERS) and produced through a cooperative agreement between
RIT and OSERS (H078A60004). The contents herein do not necessarily
represent the Depart-
ment of Education's policy nor endorsement by the Federal Government.