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MACF & Minot Daily News Support ASTEP Program at Minot State University
MACF & Minot Daily News Support ASTEP Program at Minot State University
Posted:
Mar 14 2023
The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has partnered with the Minot Daily News to grant $3,000 to the MSU Development Foundation to support transportation funding for students utilizing the ASTEP program. Funding from MACF was made possible through the Mabel Kizima Endowment Fund and the Orlan & Rosella Tollefson Endowment Fund.
The grant funding will be used to support the cost of ASTEP students using public transportation to get to and from their community employment. Community jobs are critical for students to develop and practice their skills while working at a real paid job. Since most ASTEP students do not drive or have a vehicle, the additional cost of using transportation can become a challenge.
“Competitive, integrated employment is the goal of ASTEP for each student. Transportation cost is often times a barrier for students as they transition to working in the community” states Tracey Olson, ASTEP Project Director. “ASTEP is grateful for the support of the Minot Area Community Foundation and the Minot Daily News.”
ASTEP is an inclusive college program for students ages 18-26 who have an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD). In an inclusive college environment, ASTEP students earn a College-to-Career certificate and and/or other career focused degree or credential. Located on the campus of Minot State University since 2010, ASTEP partners with MSU and Dakota College at Bottineau’s Minot campus, to support up to 20 students with I/DD per year to attend college.
“We are pleased to collaborate with the Minot Daily News in awarding this grant to ASTEP. Reliable, affordable access to transportation is critical for these students as they pursue employment opportunities and build skills while gaining independence,” said Jason Zimmerman, President of Minot Area Community Foundation.
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