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Sunshine, Snorkeling, and Miles of Beaches Beckon Students to Fort Lauderdale

South Florida’s exceptional weather helps make the region a popular tourist attraction and a great place for College Living Experience (CLE) students to participate in a college program and experience independent living with other special needs students.
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There’s more to Fort Lauderdale when you find your community

CLE offers comprehensive support for young adults, and our social programming is a great place to start.

Community Engagement Program

There’s more to Fort Lauderdale when you find your community

CLE offers comprehensive support for young adults, and our social programming is a great place to start.

There’s more to Fort Lauderdale when you find your community

CLE offers comprehensive support for young adults, and our social programming is a great place to start.

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Community Engagement

A social life that belongs to you.

CLE’s Community Engagement Program offers a unique way to experience our community, whether you’re looking for social connection or considering broader CLE support.

Through weekly coaching and social experiences around Fort Lauderdale, friendships, confidence, and independence can flourish.

Community Engagement

A social life that belongs to you.

CLE’s Community Engagement Program offers a unique way to experience our community, whether you’re looking for social connection or considering broader CLE support.

Through weekly coaching and social experiences around Fort Lauderdale, friendships, confidence, and independence can flourish.

18-26

Age Range Served

Weekly

Social Coaching Sessions

Ft. Lauderdale

& Greater Broward County

18-26

Age Range Served

Weekly

Social Coaching Sessions

Ft. Lauderdale

& Greater Broward County

About the Program

Designed for young adults ages 18–26 who want more social opportunity in their week. Community Engagement is CLE’s non-residential social program for participants in Fort Lauderdale and Davie who want structured support building relationships, trying new things, and taking part in the life of the city — without necessarily enrolling in CLE’s full residential track.

About the Program

Designed for young adults ages 18–26 who want more social opportunity in their week. Community Engagement is CLE’s non-residential social program for participants in Fort Lauderdale and Davie who want structured support building relationships, trying new things, and taking part in the life of the city — without necessarily enrolling in CLE’s full residential track.

What the Program Includes

Weekly Social Coaching

One-on-one, personalized sessions focused on communication, relationship-building, and the everyday confidence it takes to make plans and keep them.

Community-Based Outings

Regular trips into the community — restaurants along Las Olas, Broward sporting events, beach days, museums, and seasonal happenings around Fort Lauderdale.

Peer Connections

A consistent peer group, not a rotating crowd — so friendships have room to actually form and last beyond the program calendar.

Real-World Practice

Skills are practiced where they’ll be used — ordering at a restaurant, navigating a crowd, making small talk — not rehearsed in a classroom.

What the Program Includes

Weekly Social Coaching

One-on-one, personalized sessions focused on communication, relationship-building, and the everyday confidence it takes to make plans and keep them.

Community-Based Outings

Regular trips into the community — restaurants along Las Olas, Broward sporting events, beach days, museums, and seasonal happenings around Fort Lauderdale.

Peer Connections

A consistent peer group, not a rotating crowd — so friendships have room to actually form and last beyond the program calendar.

Real-World Practice

Skills are practiced where they’ll be used — ordering at a restaurant, navigating a crowd, making small talk — not rehearsed in a classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit the Fort Lauderdale campus before applying?2026-09-09T16:19:18-05:00

Absolutely — tours are available in person or virtually, and we’d encourage sitting in on a session or outing if timing allows before you decide.

Do I need to be enrolled in CLE’s residential program?2026-09-09T16:09:51-05:00

No. Community Engagement is a standalone, non-residential program. Participants live independently, at home, or elsewhere locally and take part in weekly sessions and outings.

How is this different from a social club?2026-09-09T16:07:06-05:00

Every outing is intentionally structured around a skill — starting a conversation, handling a change of plans, navigating a new place — with a coach present to support and debrief, not just supervise

Is transportation provided to outings?2026-09-09T16:05:17-05:00

Yes, transportation to and from group outings and community events is coordinated by the program. Individual coaching sessions can be arranged in person or virtually.

What does enrollment cost, and is funding available?2026-09-18T15:45:59-05:00

Our admissions team can walk through pricing and any applicable funding sources — including state and local support — during your first call.

The program will be $1,400 per month, and paid by semester.

Who is Community Engagement designed for?2026-09-23T17:13:58-05:00

Young adults ages 18–26 in or near Fort Lauderdale and Davie who want structured social support and a consistent peer group — whether they’re in school, working, or between steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit the Fort Lauderdale campus before applying?2026-09-09T16:19:18-05:00

Absolutely — tours are available in person or virtually, and we’d encourage sitting in on a session or outing if timing allows before you decide.

Do I need to be enrolled in CLE’s residential program?2026-09-09T16:09:51-05:00

No. Community Engagement is a standalone, non-residential program. Participants live independently, at home, or elsewhere locally and take part in weekly sessions and outings.

How is this different from a social club?2026-09-09T16:07:06-05:00

Every outing is intentionally structured around a skill — starting a conversation, handling a change of plans, navigating a new place — with a coach present to support and debrief, not just supervise

Is transportation provided to outings?2026-09-09T16:05:17-05:00

Yes, transportation to and from group outings and community events is coordinated by the program. Individual coaching sessions can be arranged in person or virtually.

What does enrollment cost, and is funding available?2026-09-18T15:45:59-05:00

Our admissions team can walk through pricing and any applicable funding sources — including state and local support — during your first call.

The program will be $1,400 per month, and paid by semester.

Who is Community Engagement designed for?2026-09-23T17:13:58-05:00

Young adults ages 18–26 in or near Fort Lauderdale and Davie who want structured social support and a consistent peer group — whether they’re in school, working, or between steps.

How to Apply

Talk with an Admissions Advisor

Talk to an admissions advisor for a short call to discuss goals, current support, and whether Community Engagement is the right fit. Call us at (800) 486-5058.

Submit the Application

Complete the Community Engagement Application form along with any relevant documentation of support needs.

Meet the Team

Upon acceptance, you’ll have a conversation with the Fort Lauderdale team to start building your first-month plan together.

How to Apply

Talk with an Admissions Advisor

Talk to an admissions advisor for short call to talk through goals, current support, and whether Community Engagement is the right fit.

Call us at (800) 486-5058.

Submit the Application

Complete the Community Engagement Application form along with any relevant documentation of support needs.

Meet the Team

Upon acceptance, you’ll have a conversation with the Fort Lauderdale team to start building your first-month plan together.

Ready to learn more?

Connect. Engage. Belong.

Reach out to the Fort Lauderdale admissions team to start the conversation — there’s no obligation to apply.

Phone: (800) 486-5058     |     Email: kmiller@ExperienceCLE.com

Ready to learn more?

Connect. Engage. Belong.

Reach out to the Fort Lauderdale admissions team to start the conversation — there’s no obligation to apply.

Phone: (800) 486-5058     |     Email: kmiller@ExperienceCLE.com

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