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Career and Skills Enrichment (C.A.S.E) Program

  • Our Mission

    CASE empowers students to move from learning to earning by providing the tools, support, and opportunities needed to succeed in today’s workforce.

     

     

    How CASE Helps Students

    • Builds confidence and independence
    • Provides real-world job skills
    • Supports students with structured learning and accommodations
    • Prepares students for employment and career pathways
    • Encourages self-advocacy and transition to adulthood

     

     How CASE Helps the Community

    • Creates a skilled and job-ready workforce
    • Supports inclusive employment opportunities
    • Partners with agencies like Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
    • Helps local businesses connect with trained, motivated workers
    • Strengthens families by promoting financial independence

     

  • What is C.A.S.E?

    The Career and Skills Enrichment (C.A.S.E.) program is a workforce training program offered through Osceola Technical College (oTECH) and the Florida Department of Education (DOE).

     It is designed to support adults with disabilities or special needs by providing hands-on, practical training in career pathways such as culinary arts, automotive services and Customer service,  and animal care.

    The program emphasizes employability, workplace readiness, and skill development for individuals with lower academic levels.

    Through collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation and other support agencies, C.A.S.E. helps participants build confidence, develop job skills, and prepare for meaningful employment.

     

     

  • How CASE Works

    CASE is built in two steps to set students up for success:

     Block A – Foundation Skills (150 hours)
    Students develop essential skills such as:

    • Workplace readiness
    • Communication & teamwork
    • Digital and computer skills
    • Organization and independence

     Block B – Career Training (300 hours)
    Students move into hands-on training in a career pathway, such as:

    • Culinary Arts
    • Automotive / Car Detailing
    • Animal Care & more

     

  • What is Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)?

    A vocational rehabilitation (VR) program helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, keep, or advance in a job by providing personalized services like career counseling, job training, assistive technology, and placement assistance, aiming to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency and competitive employment.

    These state-run programs, funded federally, offer tailored plans to address individual strengths, needs, and barriers to employment, from initial assessment through long-term job support. 

    Process to go thru Vocational Rehabilitation:

    Option 1:

    1. Be a client as a High School student.

    2. Start the process as early as a Junior in high school or before exiting the transition program.

    Option 2:

    1. Start the process of becoming a VR client.
    2. Fill out the VR Referral paperwork.

    3. Take is to your local  VR office or :  111 E Monument Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34741

    4. Schedule a meeting with a VR Advisor.

    5. Process takes 60-90 days to get approved.

       

    After Vocational Approval:

    Contact me to get ready for our CASE Program.

    Email: sullymar.reicesirizarry@osceolaschools.net
    Location: OTECH Main Campus
    Phone: 407-344-5080 Ext 15261

  • Program Costs

    Each program has a different cost and amount will be determined in the program advisor meeting. 

    Students may:

    • Self-pay for the program
    • OR receive funding support through Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) if eligible.