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CONGRATULATION! It is with my greatest pleasure that I share a few photos from last nights End of Year Celebration.

This years interns blew us away and we could not be more proud as we usher them into young adulthood equipped with the skills they need to succeed in the job market.

We could not have done it without the support of our host business, AdventHealth and the mentors, directors and administration we lean on daily. Special shout out to Phyllis our business liaison for all the cheerleading she does for us.

We’d like to thank the CILGC and their entire team who support us on a daily basis. We can’t forget Charlotte County Public Schools and their ESE team.

This year’s interns logged over 3500 job training hours and were able to work along side many departments in the hospital making a measurable impact on whole patient care.

We wish each of you the best of luck in the future, we know you’ll do great things!

Happy Teach Appreciation week to our very own teacher, Kendice.

This program could not run without you. You are an invaluable part of our team!!!!!

Thanks again Kendice!

💡 Ready to build real-world money skills AND explore your future?
The Center for Independent Living is hosting a **50 Hour Financial Literacy Career Camp** this July!
📍 **Where:** Career Source SWFL
3745 Tamiami Trl
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
📅 **When:** July 13-22, 2026
Weekdays only
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM
👥 **Who:** Students ages 14–21
Must be in school with an IEP or 504 Plan
💼 **What You’ll Learn:**
* Job exploration counseling
* Self-advocacy skills
* Work readiness training
* Work-based learning experience
* Enrollment opportunity guidance
📲 **How to Register:**
Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation office and request a referral
📞 Charlotte County: 941-613-0900
🌐 More info: https://www.rehabworks.org//student-youth/student-transition.html
This is a great opportunity to build confidence, gain independence, and get real experience that prepares you for life after school.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait.

Today the interns participated in a campus wide Earth Day event.

Here is the Career Camp Flyer for Charlotte County. Please reach out to Voc Rehab at the number listed on the flyer if you are interested in participating. Please share far and wide!

The Charlotte County Interns are headed to a Career and Hiring event today. They came dressed to impress.

This post is for a Career Camp in Lee County. We will be posting soon about our Charlotte County Camp.

💡 Ready to build real-world money skills AND explore your future?

The Center for Independent Living is hosting a **50 Hour Financial Literacy Career Camp** this June!

📍 **Where:** CILGC
2830 Winkler Ave, Suite 112
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(Please note: this is a NEW address)

📅 **When:** June 3–12, 2026
Weekdays only
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM

👥 **Who:** Students ages 14–21
Must be in school with an IEP or 504 Plan

💼 **What You’ll Learn:**

* Job exploration counseling
* Self-advocacy skills
* Work readiness training
* Work-based learning experience
* Enrollment opportunity guidance

📲 **How to Register:**
Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation office and request a referral

📞 Lee & Cape Coral: 239-772-6983
📞 Lee & Fort Myers: 239-278-7150

🌐 More info: https://www.rehabworks.org//student-youth/student-transition.html

This is a great opportunity to build confidence, gain independence, and get real experience that prepares you for life after school.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait.

Charlotte County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. There will be no school for students or staff.

View school calendars here: yourcharlotteschools.net/calendars

It’s rollout week for our Charlotte County interns. They all performed so well in their new internships. We are so proud of how far they’ve come.