Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) to Host Career Camps for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) to Host Career Camps for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

(FORT MYERS, Fla., May 28, 2024) – Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce its upcoming Career Camps for students aged 14-21. These camps will take place in June and July and are designed to help students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan explore career opportunities and develop essential job skills.

“Many students are interested in jobs but don’t know where to start,” said Angela Katz, LARC’s Executive Director. “Participants will learn about competitive employment, identify career interests, strengths, and skills through job exploration. Students will participate in business and college tours to get a real-world perspective on different career paths. They will develop a resume, prepare for interviews, and more. Plus, they will receive a reward for their hard work.”

Students can choose to attend up to three weeks of the 30-hour camps, which will be held on the following dates:

• June 10th-14th
• July 8th-12th
• July 29th-August 2nd

Camps will run Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute break for lunch. Students are required to bring their own lunch, but snacks will be provided. All camps will be hosted at LARC’s Fort Myers Campus, located at 2570 Hanson Street. Enrollment is free of charge for qualifying participants.

Every student who successfully completes all five days of Career Camp will receive a $75 gift card, lunch, and a certificate of completion on the last day of camp.

This program is an affiliate of the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and is part of pre-employment transition services. These services include job exploration, workplace readiness, work-based learning (job shadowing) with a local business, and post-secondary counseling and tours.

Interested individuals should contact their Vocational Rehabilitation counselor or their local VR office for a referral. For more information, visit www.rehabworks.org/student-youth/student-youth.html or call (239) 278-7150.

Established in 1954, LARC serves more than 300 individuals annually, ranging in age from 14 to 81. LARC offers vocational training, community residential services, and a wide array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis. LARC’s main campus is located at 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, and the organization also operates two Residential Group Homes.

To learn more about LARC, visit www.larcleecounty.org or contact Angela Katz, Executive Director, at (239) 334-6285 x210 or via email at [email protected].

About LARC

Established in 1954, LARC is a training center for success for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. LARC serves more than 300 individuals annually, ranging in age from 14 to 80.

LARC offers vocational training, youth programs, community residential and employment services, and a vast array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis. LARC’s main campus is located at 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, and LARC also operates two Residential Group Homes.

To learn more about LARC, visit www.larcleecounty.org or contact Angela Katz, Executive Director, at 239-334-6285 x210 or [email protected].