Career Campus provides individuals with intellectual and developmental differences the opportunity to develop work readiness skills for successful employment.

FSCJ coursework is taught by credentialed college faculty. Functional academics are taught by qualified Career Campus staff.

No, housing is not offered for this program nor transportation. It is the student’s responsibility to provide their own transportation to and from campus. The Arc Jacksonville’s Advocacy department can assist families through the process of receiving JTA services.

No, students with an IEP who are ages 18-21 may defer receipt of their high school diploma. Students who have received their high school diploma or are over 21 years of age may still participate in the program, however, financial resources may be limited.

A prospective student must be between the ages 18 – 24 years old upon admission to the Career Campus program. Applicants must have an intellectual and developmental disability and be motivated to learn new skills and pursue employment. In addition, applicants must demonstrate emotional stability, maturity and independence.

Students who complete the FSCJ course, Specialized Career Education, will receive an FSCJ Certificate of Completion. Students will also have an FSCJ college transcript. Additional badges and certificates will be award throughout the program.

Students who have deferred their high school diploma, have a 2.0 high school GPA, and completed 4 high school credits are eligible to participate as a dual enrollment student with FSCJ.

Students will be given many opportunities, including engaging in academic coursework, obtaining badges and certifications, delving into career exploration, participating in community field trips, networking with potential employers, and accessing support for job shadowing and on-the-job training. Eligible students can further their education by pursuing post-secondary studies and earning certifications and college credits through Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). The program extends to both the FSCJ campus and Career Campus. Upon program completion, students also have the opportunity to receive services from The Arc Jacksonville’s Employment Services, which includes assistance from a job coach to facilitate employment opportunities.

Available financial aid includes the Family Empowerment Scholarship (previously the McKay Scholarship), and private pay. Click here to learn more about the Family Empowerment Scholarship.

• Tuition for Career Campus is $11,500.00 for the 2024-2025 school year.
• This includes a $500 deposit (which goes toward tuition), which are due at the time of acceptance into the program.
• The application fee is $50.00.
• Tuition must be paid by the due dates in order to keep the student enrolled in the program.
• Financial aid is available for eligible students (Family Empowerment Scholarship).
• Students who defer or extend their high school diploma can apply for the FES-UA scholarship.