NEIU Marywood Soar and Strive Programs

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NEIU Marywood Soar and Strive Programs SOAR & STRIVE are unique programs hosted at Marywood University run by NEIU 19 that encourages independence! We are a public school program for student 18-21!

The first program of its kind, SOAR provides an age-appropriate environment in which high-school age students with Autism Spectrum Disorder can prepare for competitive employment and learn to live independently. STRIVE ahs joined our team in 2023 providing a Life Skills class which teaching Life Skills and Job Skills on Marywood's campus as well! SOAR & STRIVE are NEIU 19 Vocational Transition Programs run by NEIU 19 in partnership with Marywood University. Students from the Marywood Education Department, The Business Department, The Communication Sciences Department, Art Therapy Department, Music Therapy Program and many more partner to create an authentic program to create responsible adults ready to work! Half of the day is spent in the classroom learning job and life skills from a certified Special Education teachers. The rest of the day is spent in vocational placements that pair students with Marywood staff. SOAR students work in housekeeping, food services, maintenance, the library, and many other locations around campus! While STRIVE participates in authentic, campus based working situations and a strong classroom transition programming.

We’ve got another driver!!!! Congrats to K on getting his drivers license!!!
10/08/2026

We’ve got another driver!!!! Congrats to K on getting his drivers license!!!

10/03/2026

Professor Maureen Burke runs an amazing program for our students working with her students! We learn all types of fitness skills alongside students learning to become teachers, athletic trainers, physical therapists & more! Here a sneak peak of SOAR & SOAR 2.0 this week!!!

10/02/2026
Employees of the month for each class! Brandon( SOAR), Jonyel (STRIVE),& Melissa (SOAR 2.0)
10/02/2026

Employees of the month for each class! Brandon( SOAR), Jonyel (STRIVE),& Melissa (SOAR 2.0)

10/02/2026

Tell us something good!!!!!! happy Friday from all of us at SOAR, STRIVE, & SOAR 2.0!!

STRIVE students had a blast attending Marywood employment fair today!
10/01/2026

STRIVE students had a blast attending Marywood employment fair today!

Fri-Yay! Work Hard, Play Hard
09/18/2026

Fri-Yay! Work Hard, Play Hard

SOAR & STRIVE are on Team Reagan ❤️
09/18/2026


SOAR & STRIVE are on Team Reagan ❤️

Today SOAR & SOAR 2.0 began the collaboration with Business 123 Intro to Management class with Professor Theo Zayac toda...
09/17/2026

Today SOAR & SOAR 2.0 began the collaboration with Business 123 Intro to Management class with Professor Theo Zayac today! We will be planning and executing a plan to run a fundraising event!

Compassionate Canines joined us for a wonderful visit today!!!
09/17/2026

Compassionate Canines joined us for a wonderful visit today!!!

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2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA
18509

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+15708769200

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