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The Arc Gateway PALS

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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 certificate of completion. Career Certification Paths
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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

01/12/2026

The Arc Gateway PALS is representing at today's Santa Rosa County School Parent Transition Resource Fair at the Pace Community Center. Please stop by and say hello!!

01/09/2026

We are so proud of The Arc Gateway PALS students and business partners for going above and beyond in supporting goals and empowering success!
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12/29/2025

CONGRATULATIONS Faith! We are excited that you got the job and proud to have played a role in your career training and certification.

THANK YOU to the Perfect Blend and all of our business partners.

arc-gateway.org/pals

11/20/2025

The Arc Gateway Program for Adult Learning and Support (PALS) is accepting new student applications now for the Spring and Fall 2026 semesters. arc-gateway.org/pals

11/13/2025

A huge THANK YOU to this special group! The Arc Gateway PALS campus looks SO MUCH BETTER.

10/23/2025

A big THANK YOU to Pensacola Seed & Garden for making student goals a reality!

Apply now for PALS Spring or Fall 2026 semesters at arc-gateway.org/pals

10/03/2025

Fun Fishing Day!!!

Sign up today for the Sea No Limits Fishing Clinic! This unforgettable event is completely free and open to all citizens with physical or intellectual disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by a family member, guardian, or caretaker for supervised care. The first 250 applicants will also take home a brand-new fishing rod, reel, and event t-shirt.

The clinic will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park in Pensacola.

Pre-Registration required at www.seanolimits.com.

This free event features:
* Fishing Rod & Reel (yours to keep)
* Lunch provided by Sonny's BBQ
* Drinks provided by Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. Pensacola
* Event T-Shirt
* Fish Identification Booklets
* Fishing Education and Hands-on Instruction
* Cat Country 98.7 FM “Cat” Mascot

This special day is proudly sponsored by:
Gulf Breeze Masons
Play Pensacola Parks & Recreation
Fish Florida

09/10/2025

Constituent's Day 2025 is coming up. Stop by The Arc Gateway table to say hello and see all the great things happening.

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.
arc-gateway.org/pals
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PALS PALS gives students with I/DD the opportunity to participate in an array of academic classes, learn new skills, explore careers, prepare for employment and ultimately gain more independence. What … Continued

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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4585 Isabella Ingram Drive
Pensacola, FL
32504

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

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+18504662521

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

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