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Welcome to the Vocational Indepdence Program!  NYIT’s commitment to students with special needs led to its development of two distinct but interconnected programs offered at our facility in Central Islip, Long Island, New York:

• Introduction to Independence (I To I)
  a summer work-study-recreation program for students ages 16 to 22 who have moderate to severe learning differences.
• Vocational Independence Program
  a three-year Comprehensive Transition and Post-secondary program that focuses on academics, independent living, social skills development, and vocational exploration and training. We admit students with special needs who have demonstrated motivation to learn and become independent despite their learning difficulties.

The Vocational Independence Program is a U.S. Department of Education approved Comprehensive Transition and Post-secondary (CTP) program. Consequently, some forms of financial aid are available to eligible students with Intellectual Disabilities. Contact the program for details.

Our Mission

To maximize the potential of individuals with learning differences by teaching skills and strategies and providing support necessary for successful and independent lives.

Our Vision
To be the world’s leading college-based educational, vocational, social, and independent living program for individuals with learning differences.

Our Values
NYIT’s Vocational Independence Center is guided by a dedication to excellence as embodied in its core values:

• Integrity
• Innovation
• Cooperation
• Quality
• Commitment
• Professionalism
• Safety

The Vocational Independence Program is a division of the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT).

We are located at:

300 Carleton Avenue
Central Islip, New York 11722

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