The Bridge to Independence – Certificate program is designed to help students with Intellectual Disabilities gain the skills needed to become gainfully employed through college courses and job-training.

Bridge Certificate program students will:

• Title IV federal financial aid for students who qualify”
• Be provided with an individualized program of study based on their career goals and strengths
• Audit two college courses each semester (including core and elective courses)
• Receive assistance from a trained peer mentor, who will attend classes with Bridge students and help them complete modified class assignments
• Receive job training by completing 3 units of internships on or off campus
• Attend weekly social skill seminars
• Participate in campus activities and organizations
• Receive a Nicholls State University Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of the program