Beyond Secondary School, Learn Employment and Independent Living Skills
Learn: financial, safety, nutrition, community, health, etiquette, relationships, transportation, and problem solving skills.
Learn: financial, safety, nutrition, community, health, etiquette, relationships, transportation, and problem solving skills.
NextStep at Endeavor Academy is a structured, two-year residential program designed for adults with autism that helps build crucial independent living and career readiness skills. Participants maximize their capacity to live more independently through the Learn4Independence® curriculum and individualized services. Based on the First Place-Phoenix Transition Academy model, after graduation 84% of participants are expected to be living in their community of choice with more than 80% expected to be employed.
Learn4Independence® is a 32-course scaffolded curriculum for adults with autism and other neurodiversities that focuses on skills to promote living independently and working successfully. This unique curriculum’s design elements can accommodate various types of individuals with learning differences. Participants seeking gainful employment and a more self-sufficient, independent life can thrive with Learn4Independence® and the experiences offered. Licensing of the curriculum was made possible through a grant from CareerSource Chipola.
Applications for our 2024-2026 Transition Academy will be available soon!