The College Internship Program at the Long Beach Center provides individualized, post-secondary academic, internship and independent living experiences for young adults with Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and other Learning Differences.
"Learning How to Fit In"
LONG BEACH - Aaron Trost hopes his second run at college will go a little better than the first. "At first I tried to bite off a little more than I could chew," says the 21-year-old. "I kind of crashed and burned. There were too many distractions and class became less of a priority." - Read the article
CIP Long Beach is Officially Vendored by the CA Regional Center
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Comprehensive Curriculum
CIP's post-secondary programs offer unique academic, social, career and life skills curriculum specifically for young adults with Asperger's, Nonverbal, PDD-NOS, ADHD and other Learning Differences.
"Our mission is to graduate young men and women of confidence, character, and integrity capable of making contributions to society and claiming their place as citizens of the world."
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CIP's Founding Principles
- Every individual inherently deserves to be treated with respect and dignity
- Social and emotional growth precedes all other growth
- We serve as a bridge in the understanding of Learning Differences
- The acceptance and understanding of self establishes a foundation on which the individual can build a happy and productive life
- We develop and teach a curriculum which leads to success in college and future careers
- Healthy environments and strong role models provide the atmosphere for the growth necessary for self-actualization
- Social and emotional growth precedes all other growth. Acceptance and understanding of self establishes a foundation on which the individual can build a happy and productive life.
Welcome to Long Beach!
Long Beach is the fifth largest city in California with a lovely, year-round Mediterranean climate. It is home to many business, recreational, and cultural activities.
The Long Beach Center is located at the Los Alamitos Traffic Circle. There are an abundance of neighborhood amenities, including grocery stores, a pharmacy, a bank, retail stores, and restaurants located only a short walking distance away.
The center is easily accessible by both the 405 and 605 freeways, less than two miles south of the Long Beach airport and only 30 miles south of the Los Angeles International Airport. Long Beach City College and California State University Long Beach are a short commute by car or public transportation.
Academic Options
Long Beach City College
Cal State Long Beach
Career Development
Career Skills Training & Employment Program (C-STEP)