Empower Your Path to Independence
MICC College is designed for neurodiverse young adults seeking to transition into a thriving, independent life.
Structured as a transformative 3-year experience, MICC College offers immersive learning in key competency areas—personal supports, community navigation, health & wellness, homecare, social engagement, and vocational training. With a focus on experiential learning and practical application, participants live on-campus, cultivating independence and readiness for the world beyond.
Imagine a place where your unique talents are not just recognized but celebrated—a community where you grow, learn, and achieve independence at your own pace. The College Program is a journey of self-discovery and autonomy, surrounded by peers who understand and support you.
Imagine a place where your unique talents are not just recognized but celebrated—a community where you grow, learn, and achieve independence at your own pace. The College Program is a journey of self-discovery and autonomy, surrounded by peers who understand and support you.
- Immersive learning in key competency areas
- On-campus apartment living in a supportive community
- Personalized guidance towards achieving independence
- A person-centered approach to independent living, social engagement, and vocational training.
Comprehensive Curriculum
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Structured as a transformative 3-year experience, the College Program encompasses various competency areas to foster independence and readiness for employment. Our curriculum is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities in:
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Campus Life
College participants live on-campus in furnished apartments, sharing spaces with 2-3 peers. This living arrangement promotes independence, teamwork, and community engagement, providing a unique environment where students can grow and learn together.
The Twin Cities metro area of Minneapolis and St. Paul is home to major sports league teams, museums, and has one of the most vibrant theater and fine arts communities in the nation. Four distinct climate seasons provide a number of choices in outdoor entertainment and cultural activities, and both the state and the metro area regularly turn up on Best Places to Live surveys.
Courses
Students are assessed on their growth and development of skills over the course of the program, with a step-down approach to instruction, that prepares them for higher levels of independence upon completion of the program.
In addition to completing core courses, students are active socially to develop lasting friendships through social engagement opportunities including participating in on-campus activities, excursions in the local community, elective classes, and retreats.
Students also participate in Careers courses as an exploratory period to learn more about various jobs and industries, and then complete industry-specific courses in their chosen certificate program as well as gain hands-on experience at practicum sites.
In addition to completing core courses, students are active socially to develop lasting friendships through social engagement opportunities including participating in on-campus activities, excursions in the local community, elective classes, and retreats.
Students also participate in Careers courses as an exploratory period to learn more about various jobs and industries, and then complete industry-specific courses in their chosen certificate program as well as gain hands-on experience at practicum sites.
Year One
First-year students' core classes include apartment teaching/home care, healthy living, and independent living as well as Careers and Social Engagement Programs classes and activities.
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Independent Living
Health and Fitness
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Math and Finance
Social Skills
Electives
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Resources and Supports
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Careers
Starting in their first semester, students are enrolled in the Workplace Readiness certificate. This curriculum spans over all three years, and includes the courses:
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A large part of student's first-year is finding an industry of interest and learning the skills it takes to be successful in any career. Students are also guided through the process of choosing a certificate program that best suits their interests, skills, and experience that they will start working towards their second-year.
Year two
Second-year participants continue to gain valuable social experiences and being to develop their own communities within an ever-changing "real world" setting. Courses continue to guide participants in developing their activities of daily living skills, which are a key component to building independence and a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling life.
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Independent Living
Health and Fitness
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Social Skills
Math and Finance
Electives
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Resources and Supports
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Careers and Employment
Currently, there are three certificate choices available:
- Retail / Hospitality
- Culinary
- Health / Human Services
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Practicum
As part of their certificate program, students begin practicum; an in-person training program facilitated by experts in the industry at local businesses around the Richfield area. Practicum is paired with targeted skills training classes based on information that provides students with a deep understanding of their chosen field. Each certificate has unique options for practicum sites, including but not limited to:
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Skills Classes
Each certificate has core topics and competencies students will be exposed to such as:
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As students progress into their program, they begin to branch off into targeted areas useful for their future such as reading vitals, working a cash register, planning and budgeting catering orders, or using hotel booking databases.
Year three
The ability for participants to be employed and maintain employment, so they may live independently, is the heart of our program. Year 3 courses provide participants with the skills necessary to navigate the job search and interview process, build and maintain the understanding of apartment living, and prepare for the successful transition to independence.
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Independent Living
Health and Fitness
Electives
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Math and Finance
Social Skills
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Resources and Supports
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Careers
While finishing the last Careers courses to solidify skills, students are matched with an MICC Job Developer who aids in developing employment goals and a job placement plan with the ultimate goal of supporting students in their job search, and, once employed, retention services are available as determined by participants.
Post-Graduation Support
MICC's support doesn't end at graduation.
Community
MICC Community is a life-long opportunity for eligible MICC College graduates that provides a wide variety of individualized services to enable participants to both thrive and remain living independently in the local community. Programming and services are divided into several customizable and person-centered service areas to ensure holistic coverage of well-being and safety of the participants in the program.
MICC Community is a life-long opportunity for eligible MICC College graduates that provides a wide variety of individualized services to enable participants to both thrive and remain living independently in the local community. Programming and services are divided into several customizable and person-centered service areas to ensure holistic coverage of well-being and safety of the participants in the program.
Service Areas
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Careers
Employment services are also available to MICC College alumni at any time post-graduation. Participants are assisted with an individualized, person-centered process to access services, supports, and resources of their choosing to achieve and maintain their desired employment outcome. Service areas include exploration, placement, and retention.
Employment services are also available to MICC College alumni at any time post-graduation. Participants are assisted with an individualized, person-centered process to access services, supports, and resources of their choosing to achieve and maintain their desired employment outcome. Service areas include exploration, placement, and retention.
College Program Admissions
MICC's Office of Admissions is committed to understanding your goals, and helping you to determine if our community is the right fit. Beginning a new journey can be scary, overwhelming, and also exciting. We take an individual approach to get to know each prospective student and their families, and help to support transitioning to the next phase in a young-adult's independent life.
We recommend you begin the application and admissions process early. Admissions staff will support you in the application process, starting with a guided a tour of our campus and sharing more about our programs, as well as providing support and guidance through the application process.
To learn more about College admissions criteria and required supporting application materials, visit the Admissions Process page.
We recommend you begin the application and admissions process early. Admissions staff will support you in the application process, starting with a guided a tour of our campus and sharing more about our programs, as well as providing support and guidance through the application process.
To learn more about College admissions criteria and required supporting application materials, visit the Admissions Process page.
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