The Crossroads Community Based Transition Program accesses and shares a variety of sources available to young adults looking for employment. Resources can include the Career Centers at Chicopee High and Chicopee Comprehensive High Schools.

The purpose of the Crossroads Program is to prepare students for the transition from school to competitive employment and adult life with the skills they need to live as independently as possible and learn to become contributing members of their community.

The Crossroads Program is designed to provide interest-driven, community-based work experiences for students. Our partners provide support and understand the purpose of our program and have agreed to participate as mentors.

The vocational activities and experiences at Crossroads are intended to help students:

                        Explore their vocational interests                 Narrow their field of interest      Develop independent work skills     

                        Develop specific job related skills                  Begin to build a network                         Build a resume

•                                                                                            Collect work references