Overcoming Barriers to Employment with Structured Support

• A young adult with autism, faced challenges in job searching due to his need for a highly structured environment, difficulty with social interactions, and lack of reliable transportation. In 2023, he was referred to CEO through ACCES-VR for job placement services and coaching. Over six months, he made significant strides:

✔️ Improved communication and interview skills through roleplay and mock interviews

✔️ Applied for and secured SCAT Bus services for reliable transportation

✔️ Engaged in structured job search using the Vocational Engagement Model

✔️ Secured full-time employment in an office supporting children with disabilities

✔️ Received job coaching to navigate workplace challenges

✔️ Achieved 90-day job retention and continues to thrive in his career

• With personalized support and persistence, client not only found a fulfilling job but also developed essential job-seeking skills that will serve him for years to come.