Occupational Support

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Occupational Support Program

The Occupational Support Program is designed to help students overcome barriers, stay in school, and achieve their career goals. We provide support services, resource referrals, customized workshops, and life skills guidance tailored to your needs.

Services Offered

Our dedicated staff can assist you with:

Transitioning into college life
Financial assistance for tuition, fees, and required books
Counseling and referrals to community resources, including:
- Assessment testing and evaluation
- Tutoring services
- Career guidance, including information on non-traditional careers

Students can access these services independently or through referrals from college staff, faculty, high school counselors, or social service agencies.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Occupational Support, you must:

Be enrolled in one of the eligible degree or certificate programs listed below
Belong to one of the Special Populations groups

Special Populations

Single Parents and/or Single Pregnant Women
Individuals with sole or joint custody of a child and/or expecting a child.
Non-Traditional Career Trainees
Students pursuing careers in fields traditionally underrepresented by their gender.
Individuals with Limited English Proficiency
Students whose primary language is not English and who face challenges in communication.
Individuals with Disabilities
Students with physical or mental impairments affecting major life activities.
Economically Disadvantaged
Students receiving need-based financial assistance or from low-income backgrounds.
Homeless Individuals
Students without stable, regular, and adequate housing.
Youth in or Aged Out of Foster Care
Students who have experienced foster care placements.
Out-of-Workforce Individuals
Students who are under-employed, unemployed, or transitioning back into the workforce.

Eligible Programs

We support students in a wide range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor’s degrees.

Degrees

Associate of Arts (AA)

Business Administration
Communication
Public Administration and Management
Sport Management

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Accounting
Advanced Manufacturing
Agricultural Technology
Business Administration
Cardiac Sonography
Corrections
Dental Hygiene
Electrician
Energy Systems Technology
Environmental Science
General Sonography
Law Enforcement
Nursing
Nursing (LPN to ADN)
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Radiography
Respiratory Therapy
Software Engineering
Vascular Sonography

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Energy Systems

Certificates

3D Design and Animation
Agribusiness
Business Management
Computer Support Specialist
Corrections
Digital Marketing
Electrician
Emergency Medical Services – EMT B License
Empower Lineworker Pre-Apprentice
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Esport Management
Executive Assistant
Fundamentals of Engineering
Health Sciences Foundations
Industrial Systems: Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing Design: Advanced Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Insurance Coder/Biller
Medical Office Support
Microsoft Office Specialist
Networking Specialist
Patient Care Technician
Practical Nursing
Production Technician
Public Administration and Management
Studio Art
Welding: Advanced Manufacturing

Get Started

For more information on the Occupation Support program, contact:

Ariel Maturine

Student Resource Coordinator
517.796.8578
MaturinArielT@jccmi.edu