Transition to College Program
College Success
The Transitions college program focuses on providing evidence-based academic support for each student to achieve college and personal success. Transitions offers supports to help navigate a college’s services and course offerings; develop social and academic skills to manage course work; communicate with students, faculty and community members; and learn other related skills necessary for each student to accomplish their goals.
Why Choose Transitions as your College Career Program Partner
Students can elect to enroll at Transitions while simultaneously attending any one of the regional colleges near our Fulton, Albany and Schoharie locations. Our partnerships with local colleges and universities helps students maintain a robust academic life where they are properly supported throughout their college journey. At each of the colleges, students can attain microcredentials, 2-4 year degrees or work through an individualized program. All students in the Transitions program enroll in a “career exploration and success” course each semester to help ensure each student is on the right path.
How to Apply to Transitions
Students and parents looking for a supportive environment to help students learn independent living skills and prepare them for college life may want to learn more about applying to Transitions. The application process starts with reaching out to us. Prospective applicants can request information for themselves or their child and start the application process. If there is a good match, we will schedule an interview with an advisor and arrange a campus tour before applicants decide to submit a formal application.
For more information, call us at (518) 661-6617.
Transitions Will:
- Assess students’ academic skills and interests
- Help students develop personalized academic success plans
- Assist with the application process and liaise with the college on the students’ behalf
- Provide group and individual study halls
- Support students in selecting and registering for classes, following course syllabi, prioritizing assignments and managing time effectively
- Explore career options based on strengths and interests
- Teach social cues and development of professional relationships
College Partnerships
- SUNY Fulton-Montgomery, SUNY Cobleskill and University at Albany
- In-person and online degree programs
- Seamless matriculation to SUNY Cobleskill and University at Albany through dual admission program with SUNY Fulton-Montgomery
- Dozens of other colleges and universities through transfer agreements with SUNY Fulton-Montgomery.
Transitions helps prepare young adults with learning
differences for the workplace.
Transitions Will
- Assess students’ career skills and interests
- Liaise with supervisors
- Help students secure a job
- Provide individualized career counseling
- Coach students at their internship or job site
- Help students construct personalized career development plans
- Train students in resume preparation, job searching, dressing for success, work ethics and behavior, interviewing, writing, communication and leadership
Companies That Have Hosted Transitions Internships
- Avanti Control Systems
- Chartwells Schools Dining Services
- Coldwell Banker Arlene M. Sitterly
- Greenscapes Landscaping
- Herba Tree Farm
- Chrissy’s Greenhouse
- Price Chopper Bakery
- Kingsboro Catering
- FMCC Library
- Bark n’ Play
- TJ Maxx
- Fulton County Tax Dept.
- Johnstown School District
- Warsaw Dog Training
- Goderie’s Tree Farm
- PTECH (Pathways in Technology)
- Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
- Smiling Faces Daycare
- Target
- Lexington IT Department
- Construction
- Human Resources
- Public Relations
- Nursing Services
- Finance interns
- Entertainment
- Teaching assistants