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See Yourself at College

Since 1996, our College program has helped hundreds of autistic and neurodivergent individuals live the lives they want to live.

The cornerstone of MICC is our 3-year College program. Participants transition into adulthood by living in furnished on-campus apartments, earning career certificates, and connecting with the world through a variety of explorations and retreats. Within the safety and freedom of our community, participants accomplish things they never imagined before coming to MICC. From daily living tasks, like taking public transportation or managing your finances, to building and sustaining a career, a support system and lifelong relationships, at MICC you will begin creating the life YOU want to lead.

For those with autism, ADHD / ADD, or other neurological, developmental or learning disability.

Participants are between the ages of 18-30 years of age.

Must have a high school degree or equivalency.

MICC Roommates Find Friendship and Support in Each Other

Kayla, Gemma, Jenna, and Signe are the Up North Girls! They graduated from MICC’s College program in 2020 and are currently members of its Community program.

“MICC staff have supported me by making me feel I’m a part of something…caring about me and loving me unconditionally.”
— Grant, MICC Participant, Class of 2023

College Program

MICC’s transformative College program provides autistic and neurodivergent adults with the tools and services they need to create the lives they want to live. Within an innovative framework of experiential learning — we learn best by doing — participants build independent-living, career and social skills steadily over time, at their own pace, and with the caring guidance of our expert staff.

Independent Living

MICC’s Independent Living Skills (ILS) curriculum helps participants meet the challenges of daily life. Exploring all areas of “adulting”, our team meets each participant where they’re at right now and develops a personalized plan for them to steadily build the necessary skills over time. ILS classes include personal care, meal planning and preparation, fitness and nutrition, financial skills, home care and personal organization.

Working with purpose

Our careers curriculum has participants steadily building job and employment skills over time, within what’s called an E1MN (Engage, Plan, Find, Keep) Framework. This specialized training, accredited by CARF,* bridges the gap between talent and opportunity. Participants explore their strengths and interests and how they align with a career. Then they select an industry certificate program authorized by Century College. Certificates include digital careers, food service/hospitality and health & human services.

Digital
Careers

Food Service/ Hospitality

Health & Human Services

Thriving in community

MICC’s social curriculum does not aim to make neurodivergent people act neurotypical. It helps participants build social-emotional skills to promote healthy relationships, manage stress and anxiety and work collaboratively while being authentically themselves. Participants practice those skills in various ways, but most are through fun on-campus activities and off-campus excursions, social engagement courses, and retreats. Participants discover peers who share their interests and create lasting friendships.

It's all in the mix!

College participants are assessed by the growth and development of their skills throughout the program. With our stair-step approach to instruction, participants are prepared for higher levels of independence at the program’s completion.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

A skill-based curriculum

RESOURCES & ADVISORY

Advisory
Personal supports
On-call support
Transition planning

MATH & FINANCE

Budgeting
Banking
Personal finance
Rent wise

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Exercise
Physical fitness
Health
YMCA access
Holistic health

INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING

Menu planning
Cooking
Cleaning
Personal care
Grocery shopping
Laundry

SOCIAL SKILLS

Independence foundations
Apartment circle
Engagement activities
Leisure skills
Social skills

JOBS & EMPLOYMENT

Career exploration
Computer literacy
Workplace safety
Industry choice
Specialized skills
Practicums
Job placement
Support / retention
Transportation

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MICC CAMPUS LIFE

A program for after college

The Community program is for College graduates to stay engaged and receive support from our amazing MICC community!

After graduation, participants may choose to join MICC’s Community program for ongoing individualized living and employment guidance, as well as access to social events, clubs, social engagement courses and experiences. The beauty of this program is it grows and changes with participants as they grow and change, navigating the joys and challenges of life and career with the steady support of MICC staff and peers.