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ICAP Students

Imagine a program created for your career success

ICAP is a program designed to help you train and gain employment in a high-demand field. You’ll work with a team of disability and employment experts who will help you as you navigate toward a career, not just a job. Tailored to fit your individualized interests, strengths, abilities and employment needs — ICAP opens the door to possibilities.


How do I qualify?

ICAP is only for people with disabilities who are officially eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation.

Already a VR client? Talk to your VR counselor about ICAP!

If you are not a current VR client and want to see if you qualify:

  • Contact your local VR office. Ask for an intake appointment to get started. 
  • The eligibility process for VR can take three to four months, but it will open doors to ICAP and many other services and supports to help you on your path to your future career!
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How will ICAP help me?

You will work with a VR counselor and a Career Coach at your community college. They will work together to help you:

  1. Explore high-demand careers that interest you.
  2. Choose a career path.
  3. Determine which classes and training fit your career goals.
  4. Access post-secondary education, career coaching and internships in high-demand fields.
  5. Navigate the college experience and access the supports and that are here to help you succeed.
  6. Graduate with the credentials you need to get a job in your chosen career field.
  7. Get a job and begin your career!

Industries, internships and careers ICAP can connect you to:

  • Healthcare
  • Construction and Maritime
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology, Software and Ecommerce
  • Transportation and Warehousing
  • Hospitality, Food and Beverage

Learn more


Video overview of ICAP


 

Video from Portland Community College Career Pathways