Employment Ready Course
Do you have a child diagnosed with Autism who is a minimum of 18 years old?
Are you or your child feeling stuck and uncertain about their next steps?
Do they need some tools and processes to help them manage themselves or limiting beliefs?
Do they need a better understanding of the business environment?
If you answered YES to the above, this course may be right for them!
PART I – SELF DISCOVERY
Understand themselves and Autism from a new perspective:
- Benefits of the diagnosis
- How to overcome challenges related to the diagnosis
- Increase self and social awareness
- Learn tools and processes to manage emotional, physical, sensory and mental well-being
- Understand personal skills, talents and “Uniquabilities”
- Increase communications and self-advocacy skills
- Gain greater clarity about next steps
- Gain or grow self-confidence
- Learn mindfulness and meditation techniques
- Learn the art of creating a desired future
PART II – CAREER READINESS
Understanding the various business environments
- Keys to career success
- How to create successful business relationships
- Skills needed in the business environment (i.e. teamwork, time management, performance management, etc.)
- Identifying careers that match their “Uniquabilities”
- Resume Building, interviewing skills and networking
- How to self-advocate in the workplace
PART III – NEXT STEP REPORT
Autism Shifts provides a customized report with:
- Recommendations for next steps
- Areas where more support may be needed
- Referrals to resource or transition partners (if a match)
PART IV – FREE SHIFTER MEMBERSHIP
After completion of this course, student will have access to:
- FREE access to 1-year Shifter Online Membership program (value $420)
- Access to additional training/workshops, resources and connection opportunities (social and meet-up groups)
- Additional support in areas where needed
Autism Shifts is an approved vendor in Florida with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and this course is approved under an alternative training contract. We are now a Gardiner Scholarship provider.
Get In Touch
Location: 4532 West Kennedy Blvd, Suite 304
Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone: 813.251.2787
Email: info@autismshifts.org
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM