Vocational Programs
Nearly 66% of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are unemployed*
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through our Vocational Programs and with community partners, we ensure teens and adults with autism are provided the support necessary to gain meaningful employment or prepare to start their own business.
*2017 National Autism Indicators Report: Transition Into Young Adulthood
Vocational Programs Client Path
WORKS Community (Working on Occupational Readiness, Knowledge, and Skills)
A community-based vocational program, serving teens and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder. In addition to learning pivotal vocational skills such as building a resume and interviewing, clients work at a variety of partnered community sites throughout their time in the program. With the support of a job coach, clients gain job readiness skills and are better equipped to successfully transition into an internship and other areas of adulthood. WORKS Community includes weekly sessions at a partnered community site, weekly job coach support, an assigned caseworker, Parent Empowerment Training, and access to other family services provided by our Navigation Program.
C.A.N.® (Career Access for Neurodiversity)
An online or clinic-based pre-vocational program serving teens and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder. The course covers career exploration, resume-building, interview preparation (i.e. greeting, body language) and allows participants to practice interview skills with a job coach, self-evaluate their performance and receive feedback for improvement. Each week participants take part in both small group and individual instruction with a Job Coach to receive video lessons, comprehension activities, guided practice, and homework assignments. Each participant is pre and post-tested to measure their progress over 12 weeks. C.A.N. includes 2 weekly sessions either at Grant a Gift Autism Foundation or online, weekly job coach support, an assigned caseworker, Parent Empowerment Training, and other family services provided by our Navigation Program.
Career Exploration
Participants have an opportunity to identify potential career paths. Curriculum focuses on exploring various jobs, setting goals, learning about time management and ethical behavior. Participants learn about the importance of mentorship and professional communication.
Adaptive and Social Connection
A program serving teens and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder. The course will cover social skills topics that clients may encounter in their personal or work experience. Social Connection includes weekly sessions, an assigned caseworker, Parent Empowerment Training, and other family services provided by our Navigation Program.
Find up-to-date information about our programs
Welcome to the GGAF Programs calendar! We offer a wide variety of events including Ackerman Center client-only programs as well as family-friendly events.
Please note that many of the events on this calendar are not open to the public and are a resource for our clients. For questions, please email info@grantagift.com. For more information on the specific programs we offer seen in this calendar, please visit our Family Support Programs and Vocational Program pages.
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