Information for ICAP Partners

Overview Who qualifies Resources to support students Participating community colleges Contacts

ICAP overview

ICAP Career Coaches and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors team up to provide individualized, wraparound support to each participant in the following areas:

Choosing a career pathway of interest.
Accessing postsecondary education.
Exploring internships in high demand career fields.
Obtaining credentials in their chosen career field.
Obtaining employment upon completion of their program.

Our implementation framework provides more information about how VR and Career Coaches work together to support students enrolled in ICAP.

ICAP Implementation Framework

Our statewide performance dashboard tracks progress toward our goals and is updated on an ongoing basis. Data is available statewide and by individual colleges and VR branches.

Statewide ICAP Performance Dashboard

Video overview of ICAP

Video from Portland Community College Career Pathways

Who qualifies for ICAP

ICAP serves individuals who are participating in one of these community college initiatives in Oregon:

Career Pathways — Offers connected education and training programs and student support services to help individuals get a job or advance in a high-demand field.
SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP) — Helps Oregonians who receive SNAP benefits get help with employment and training.
Pathways to Opportunities — Helps low-income students attend and complete college.

To qualify: Participants must be eligible for VR services and be pursuing one of the following types of training at a participating community college:

IRC: Industry-Recognized Credential
CPCC: Career Pathways Certificate of Completion
LTOY: Less-than-One-Year Certificate Programs
Career Technical Education: Certificate 1-2 Year
Degree: Associate of Applied Science (two-year)

If a student is interested in ICAP but hasn't completed the eligibility process, they should email icap@odhs.oregon.gov or contact their local VR Office to request an intake appointment. The eligibility process can take three to four months, but it will open doors to many transition services and employment supports.

Partner resources to enroll and support students

ICAP Implementation Framework
College is possible! (flyer for students and youth)
Your ICAP team (flyer for students and youth)
Job support resources
Presentation/training template
Referral Form – Community College to ICAP | VR
Frequently asked questions

Participating community colleges

Contact us

As a valued partner in ICAP, your insight, engagement and feedback are important to us. Please reach out with any questions.

Email us:icap@odhs.oregon.gov

Statewide partners:

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