Learn the skills needed to find and earn job or volunteer opportunities.
This vocational skills-focused group is for Autistic teens ages 14-17 who want to prepare for entering the workforce. Participants will learn strategies for finding, earning, and keeping a job or volunteer opportunity.
Topics can include:
- Preparing a resume
- Searching and applying for jobs
- Practicing interview skills
- Understanding appropriate work attire
- Learning the strategies for employment success (sleep routines, healthy eating, personal care and hygiene, etc.)
This group program is overseen by a Registered Behaviour Analyst and is an eligible expense under Core Clinical Services within the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
Note: Kerry’s Place will schedule sample sessions for all enrolled participants. Sample sessions help us determine the best match for each participant based on the recommended support ratio and if the program curriculum fits their needs.