Providing Meaningful and Educational Work Experiences to Young Adults
Ages 18–24 

The Vocational Immersion Program (VIP) is a four-week intensive, pre-employment program with a strong focus on work readiness, career exploration, and community-based vocational experiences. Partnering with local businesses, VIP evaluates each participant's personal interests and strengths to place the young adult within a valuable work environment.

VIP is designed for young adults with exceptionalities including autism spectrum disorder, speech-language and neurological impairments, developmental disabilities, learning differences and social-emotional difficulties. 

Program Highlights:

• Classroom, community and workplace instruction
• Assessment of strengths, interests, and needs
• Self-advocacy training
• Workplace readiness training
• Portfolio development
• Career exploration and discovery
• Travel training
• One-week independent living residency