The Achievement Center’s (TAC) First Graduating Class at RVCC

Raritan, NJ: The Arc of Somerset County is proud to recognize the success of the first graduating students of The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College who commenced on June 8th 2019.

The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley College is a three year post secondary educational program for students recently graduated from high school or exploring options in their final high school year. The Center offers advanced experiences in preparation for greater or more sophisticated employment outcomes as well as exposure to accessible college courses, liberal arts and college life. The Achievement Center students have completed inclusive college courses, developed college plans and enrolled and succeeded in computer literacy, exercise science and education courses among other successes. Students attend classes designed to create both a college education and career plan while gaining access to the social and interpersonal experience of a busy college campus. Students work with a peer mentor from the RVCC community and at their choosing join increasingly more integrated subject classes as the three year program progresses. As part of The Arc of Somerset County's Employment Services Department, The Achievement Center offers job preparation activities typically associated with the job search process into an academic environment to allow students to develop their preferences in a setting offering more time and depth.

“The Commencement of some of our first students is truly reason for celebration. While we expect and welcome many of these graduates to stay associated with the program and RVCC well into adult learning, the completion of the course offerings and the many life-firsts that come along with navigating college is a big accomplishment. I look forward to what is next for our pioneering graduates and the program in the years ahead.” states Chris Corvino, Associate Director for The Arc of Somerset County. Congratulations all!

For more information about The Achievement Center at RVCC, please visit: https://www.thearcofsomerset.org/programs/the-achievement-center-at-rvcc/