On-the-Job Training and Self Advocacy work together!

As a participant, you will learn how to:

• Develop skills to represent yourself as you meet and interact in the community

• Learn to communicate abilities, interests and needs during the interview process

• Learn to make decisions away from parents and teachers

• Increase confidence and adopt a growth mindset

• Learn the importance of self-empowerment to get on a career path

• Get introduced to a work place where your interests and abilities come together

• Earn minimum wage during the OJT program

• Receive job coaching and employment services from the Autism After 21 staff

• Work towards inclusive employment in the community

Contact Autism After 21 for more information: michellerubin@autismafter21.org

Student Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a documented disability on the autism or Asperger's spectrum and/or related developmental disability

• Be at least 14 – 21 years of age

• Be interested in learning and preparing for the future

• Have the capability to participate in online sessions for 4 hours with breaks

• Navigate assignments outside of the online sessions 

• Participate in all activities and classes

• Complete and return student questionnaire which arrives in an email after registration