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The Arc Gateway PALS

PALS is designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to learn new skills and get a job. Is PALS for me?

The Arc Gateway Program for Adult Learning and Support (PALS) is a career certification program that focuses on career exploration, increased independence, and preparation to enter the workforce. Most applicants would have received special education services in the K-12 setting through an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan and exited their secondary school with a diploma, GED or certifica

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While most students will earn their certification in one year, the program does offer one semester certification tracks. Based on each student’s abilities, PALS staff are able to work the individual, PSC, and other agencies to develop and coordinate a plan for additional college courses that lead to other vocational certification and academic degrees. To ensure that PALS is the best option for each applicant, we require a completed application packet. Individuals wishing to apply to the program should possess a majority of the items listed below. Additional requirements for specific training programs may also be required.

-Desire to obtain community-based employment upon completion of career certification
-Ability to perform hygiene routine independently or has services to provide this support
-Ability to manage medications or has services to provide this support
- Ability to be unsupervised for an extended period of time on a college campus or in the community
-Applicant does not exhibit disruptive behavior
-Ability to communicate with others
-Functional math skills
-Functional reading skills by any mode
-Functional writing skills or a mode to produce written material
-Applicant has had prior vocational experiences that guided him or her to the chosen career path
-Applicant must have a desire to get and keep a job following their career certification training
-Applicant is 18 years or older (or will be 18 at the start of the training session)
-Applicant has exited high school. Applicant can apply while in high school and remain in high school until the start of the training session.
-Applicant has had satisfactory attendance at school and/or in other training programs
-Applicant must be determined eligible based on criteria established under funding opportunity
-Applicant can provide documentation for a diagnosis of a disability

Visit us online at arc-gateway.org/pals

07/24/2025

One more day to apply for the Fall 2025 semester!

07/17/2025

The deadline to apply for the Fall semester has been extended to JULY 25, 2025. Follow the link below to learn more about this post secondary career training program for adults with disabilities and to apply.
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05/19/2025

Apply now for the Fall 2025 semester!arc-gateway.org/pals

🎓 PALS: Empowering Adults Through Post-Secondary Education 🎓
At The Arc Gateway PALS our program offers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to continue their education beyond high school. Designed to foster independence and prepare individuals for meaningful employment, PALS provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to each student's goals.

📘 Program Highlights:

📗Academic classes focusing on essential life skills

🎓Career exploration and job readiness training

💰Courses in financial literacy, problem-solving, and self-advocacy

🍳Hands-on learning experiences in cooking, computer skills, and community awareness

Our mission is to equip students with the tools they need to get a job, keep a job, and advance in a job, promoting lifelong learning and community inclusion.

🔗 Learn more about the PALS program and how to apply: https://arc-gateway.org/our-programs/pals/

04/17/2025

Meet a fearless member of The Arc Gateway PALS team, Jolene Marie. Her official title is Education Coordinator but she does SO MUCH MORE! Jolene is up for almost any challenge... including going Over The Edge!
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03/07/2025

Keep the good times rolling by donating your Mardi Gras beads to The Arc Gateway. It's a great way to clean out the house and help provide learning and support to individuals with disabilities in our community. Thank you Pensacola Police Department (and K9 Jax) for ALL you do!!

03/05/2025

A special THANK YOU to The Arc Gateway PALS instructor, Jolene Marie, and her amazing family and friends who donated plant clippings for the Horticulture course. Apply now for the Fall 2025 semester at arc-gateway.org/pals

02/27/2025

We are so proud of our PALS students and instructors! If you know someone who may benefit from postsecondary career training, please have them apply. New students will start in the Fall 2025 semester which begins in August.
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01/23/2025

❄️The safety of our clients, families, and staff is always our top priority. Due to the expected road conditions for the next few days, we will remain closed through Friday and resume normal operations on Monday, January 27th.

Enjoy your time in the historic snowfall and stay warm!❄️💜🧡

01/21/2025

Things we never thought we'd say....

We will be closed again, Wednesday, January 22nd, for another ❄️ SNOW❄️ day!😲

Stay safe and warm!

01/20/2025

Due to the expected winter weather, The Arc Gateway PALS will be closed Tuesday, January 21st. The safety of our Arc Gateway students and staff are always our first priority.

As the weather updates come in, a decision regarding Wednesday will be forthcoming.

Please be safe and stay warm!❄️💜🧡

10/09/2024

LUNCH & LEARN: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The topic is Elder Law & Guardianship. Join The Arc for a discussion on Florida and national trends geared toward greater advocacy for individuals and their families in personal and financial decision-making, even when an individual has cognitive challenges. The term “less restrictive alternatives” will be the focus and examining available legal tools, including limited and voluntary guardianship in Florida, guardian advocacy for individuals with a developmental disability, and supported decision-making agreements, now a part of Florida law.
REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOqvpjwiGNyHFIgpLfm0dLsXjCq7cWAX #/registration

09/25/2024

In an abundance of caution, The Arc Gateway will be closed on Thursday, September 27, 2024. We plan to reopen on Friday. Our thoughts are with those in the path of the storm. Please be safe!

Address

4585 Isabella Ingram Drive
Pensacola, FL
32504

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18504662521

Website

http://www.arc-gateway.org/pals

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