PEERS® for Careers is an evidence-based social skills program designed to support autistic individuals and other neurodiverse young adults in developing the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. The program focuses on building practical workplace social skills, interviewing techniques, and strategies for navigating workplace challenges. Participants also learn skills related to networking, organization, conflict resolution, and resume building. Through structured lessons, role-plays, and practice assignments, participants gain both confidence and practical experience to help prepare them for the workforce. In addition, caregivers or support persons accompany adults throughout the program to help reinforce skills outside of sessions and promote generalization to real-world settings with the goal of supporting long-term career success!
College to Career (C2C) is comprised of programs of instruction designed to provide youth with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism with higher education and vocational training. C2Cs are located on the following eight California Community College campuses: College of Alameda, Sacramento City College, San Diego Community College District, Santa Rosa Jr. College, Shasta College, North Orange Continuing Education, Fresno City College and West Los Angeles College.
Students are enrolled for three years and receive supports to be successful with coursework, and to participate in activities on campus. Each program provides a range of support services including:
California’s Career Support Pathway is a statewide initiative that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities obtain competitive, integrated employment (CIE) through a coordinated system of education, employment, and family supports. This five-year project is a collaborative effort among the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), NOCE, SDCCD, the UCLA Tarjan Center, and other partners working together to create and implement effective practices across the state in support of CIE.
