WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM
Programs
Employment and Training for Adults with Autism
THE CENTER IS A DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIP OF DEDICATED PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM THROUGH JOB CREATION, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT TO ADDRESS THE EXCESSIVE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AMONG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MANY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, THERE IS A HUGE GAP IN THE NUMBER OF SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM. THE WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM ADDRESSES THAT NEED BY IDENTIFYING SKILLS AND TALENTS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS AND MATCHING THEM WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS OPEN TO CREATING JOBS FOR CAPABLE AND TRAINED EMPLOYEES; CREATING A KINDER AND MORE INCLUSIVE LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES FITNESS, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS. SINCE OPENING ITS DOORS IN JULY 2022, WCFA MORE THAN 165 YOUNG ADULTS HAVE ENROLLED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE TRANSITION PROGRAM. TO DATE, 121 TRAINEES HAVE PURSUED THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS WITH 97 PEOPLE RECEIVING A PAYCHECK EACH WEEK AND AN ADDITIONAL 24 PEOPLE VOULUNTEERING WEEKLY AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM HAS ESTABLISHED 58 EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES AND WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, LABOR DEPARTMENTS AND NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE A ROBUST TRAINING EXPERIENCE TO TRANSITION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.4M
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