Our Services
Tailored Day Services
Our Tailored Day Services are a community-based 1:1 program. All service hours are focused on integrated work opportunities for participants that align with their interests, goals and abilities. We use a career focused approach that emphasizes the importance of soft and transferable skills development and the realities of the current job market. All jobs are 100% integrated, earning minimum wage or higher, and no one is precluded from work.
Employment Supports
Vocational Assessments of individuals' skills, interests, and career goals.
Career Exploration to identify a employment pathway to meet career goals.
Assist with resume development, customized cover letters, and job applications.
Soft Skills identification and development.
Navigate online & community-based job searches and identify employment opportunities that align with individuals' career goals.
Identify and connect individuals with generic employment resources.
Paid Internship Program placement and development.
Job interview preparation, practice, and role-playing.
Temporary job coaching, skills training & on-the-job support (if requested and with the goal of phasing out when they are ready to work independently)
Exploring and developing micro-businesses / self-employment (consultation to determine appropriateness and sustainability)
Ongoing support to individuals to help them maintain employment and advance in their careers.
Participate in community outreach and education to promote inclusive employment practices
Post-Secondary Education Supports
Through a process of discovery, help to develop S.M.A.R.T. post-secondary goals as well as action plans to achieve those goals.
Collaborate to identify appropriate career paths, schools and majors.
Assistance with school enrollment & registering in courses.
Developing core organizational skills to understand and manage coursework.
In-class note-taking to ensure individuals are understanding key concepts introduced.
Support integrating with and participating in campus life.
Helping to identify and access campus resources including DSPS, EOPS, Financial Aid, Guardian Scholars, tutoring, clubs, groups, events & more.
Support with scheduling, attending, and advocating in counselor meetings.
Support identifying transfer universities and attending application workshops.
Some of the colleges and universities students we support are enrolled in:
