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TTW Program

Tools for Transition & Work 

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Please be informed that the application period for 2025-2026 closed on April 30. Any applications received after that date will be placed on a waitlist.

 

Overview

Build the skills. Make the leap. Own your future.

TTW is a one-year, full-time college program designed for young adults with disabilities who are ready to take the next step toward independence. Whether your goal is college, a job, or simply becoming more self-sufficient, TTW gives you the structure, support, and experience to move forward with confidence.

You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to be ready to grow.

 

What Makes TTW Different?

  • College Life with Support
    TTW students are Foothill students. You’ll take classes, join clubs, and build friendships while getting the individualized support you need.

  • Real-World Skills, Real Experiences
    Courses focus on practical tools: from job searching to emotional regulation, from using public transit to digital citizenship. You’ll also gain internship experience on campus.

  • A Launchpad for Independence
    Our goal is simple: help you build the mindset, habits, and skills to take ownership of your life—on your terms.

What is the TTW Program at Foothill College?

TTW is an intensive academic program for neurodivergent individual. Our 1 year, cohort-based program gives students the tools and confidence they need to become independent adults.

TTW students can:

  • Experience college life at Foothill College
  • Prepare for a future in college or industry
  • Develop relevant job skills
  • Strengthen communication and social skills
  • Develop a gameplan for adulthood

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for students who:

  • Can get to and around campus independently

  • Are ready to engage in class and put in the effort

  • Want to take healthy risks and challenge themselves

You don’t need top grades or perfect social skills—just a willingness to try, grow, and improve.

What Will We Learn?

TTW Students Learn To:

  • Navigate public transportation
  • Build resumes & practice interviews
  • Use digital tools professionally
  • Communicate clearly & respectfully
  • Build self-confidence & set boundaries
  • Plan for their futures—college, work, or both

Program Overview

  • Summer: Part-time over Zoom to ease into the program

  • Fall to Spring: Full-time, in-person at Foothill (12+ units per quarter)

  • Internships: On-campus placements in Winter & Spring

  • Community: A cohort-based model means you’ll grow alongside peers on the same path

Connect with TTW staff

Email - kauppben@fhda.edu

Call/Text - 408-874-6380

Next Steps After TTW

TTW gives students the plan, the tools, and the support to set an achievable goal in life. During the year, students develop their own path in coordination with instructors and their support team. From TTW, students often follow one of three paths:

➟ 2 or 4 Year College
TTW is a part of Foothill College, and many of our students can go on to independently take regular classes. If your eventual goal is an AA or beyond, we provide the scaffolding to make sure that first step is a strong one.
 
➟ Career
Whether the eventual goal is an apprenticeship into a trade, entry into a skilled career path, or an entry level permanent job, TTW provides the skills and the small-group development necessary for success in industry.
 
➟ Residential Program
Residential programs require a level of independence and self-sufficiency that is sometimes not yet achieved by the time a student has graduated from high school. TTW can work as a focused gap year between high school and a residential program.
 

Application Process

Your first step is to schedule a tour.

For more information, email Ben Kaupp at kauppben@fhda.edu.

 

 

 

Schedule a TTW Tour

TTW Program Courses

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Questions?
We're Here to Help!

Ben Kaupp, TTW Program

408.874.6380


kauppben@fhda.edu


Student Resources Center, Building 5400

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