From classroom to career: the bears comprehensive transition program at brcc

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) received a $261,021 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) program (CFDA 84.407) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The grant funds the "From Classroom to Career: The BEARS Comprehensive Transition Program," which develops and delivers model comprehensive transition and postsecondary services designed to support successful educational transitions and employment outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities at the postsecondary level.

The program operates as part of the broader TPSID portfolio, which supports institutions of higher education in creating inclusive, high-quality transition programs that integrate students with intellectual disabilities into campus environments and workforce preparation pathways. As a TPSID grantee, BRCC is required to partner with one or more local educational agencies to serve eligible students and may leverage partnerships with vocational rehabilitation agencies and special education professionals to enhance program delivery and student outcomes. The award represents targeted federal investment in expanding access to postsecondary education and employment opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities in the Baton Rouge area.