The SBJC STAR Program is for students aged 18-21 who have fulfilled the mandated requirements for high school graduation. The STAR Program's primary objective is to facilitate a successful transition from high school to adulthood, empowering students to become active members of society and the workforce. Under the guidance of teachers, paraprofessionals, job coaches, and therapists, students have the opportunity to explore the local community. This program incorporates community-based instructional and training sessions, allowing students to participate in the Work-Based Learning Program. Eligible students also receive information for application to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and DDD.

Our STAR program is designed to seamlessly integrate academic learning with real-life experiences, preparing students for independent living and successful integration into the community workforce. Daily instruction emphasizes the development of a diverse skill set, combining community-based instruction, social skills training, and structured learning experience internships within local businesses.

In-school instruction utilizes the James Stanfield Transition Curriculum and the Life-Centered Career Education Curriculum, encompassing three key units:

Personal Management
Through power building unit lessons and activities, students discover and practice skills to use in appreciating their own uniqueness as well as strategies for identifying and pursuing a career goal of their choice. Students also learn the steps to take in furthering their education and skills to use in advocating for themselves.

Career Management
In this unit, students will learn and apply methods of effective communication and steps to take to enter the career they have chosen. In addition, students will learn the necessary actions to take to become valued and successful employees and ways to become responsible members of their community.

Life Management
In this unit, students identify and practice the decisions they will make as responsible adults, including how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and enjoy leisure activities. Students are given options and opportunities for independent living while maintaining a satisfying family life.