A community of belonging where adults with Autism and other neurodiversities can play, learn, work, and live.
A phased plan guiding intentional growth toward greater independence.
Tailored, inclusive learning facility that builds life, social, and vocational skills.
A clear, step by step path from inquiry to placement.
Explore programs and experience the Beacon Access Center in person.
Individual and group coaching that grows real-world skills and confidence.
Explore hobbies, build confidence, and connect in community.
After-hours community outings that foster friendship and belonging.
Workshops that build practical workplace and job readiness skills.
Community-based work experiences that strengthen job readiness.
Quarterly community activities that strengthen social growth and connection.
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Project Beacon meets growing needs for housing, support, and employment, helping neurodiverse adults live independently and thrive.
Build the Skills to Get Hired and Stay Employed
For individuals age 16+ with autism, ADHD, or other neurodiverisites
One-hour virtual sessions. Choose the sessions that fit your goals.
Getting a job is only the beginning. Keeping it takes the right skills.
This program is made possible through funding from the Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant.
Getting ready for employment takes more than completing an application. It takes preparation, communication, confidence, and an understanding of what employers expect in the workplace.
Career Readiness 101 is a virtual employment skills program designed for individuals age 16 and older with autism, ADHD, or other neurodiversities.
Through a series of one hour virtual courses, participants will learn practical skills they can use while searching for employment, preparing for interviews, and building positive workplace habits.
Choose the courses that match your goals and schedule.
Career Readiness 101 features one-hour virtual courses, each focused on a specific employment or workplace skill.
Participants can select the courses they would like to attend on the registration form below. Only 3 courses remaining.
Tuesday, September 22 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Learn workplace attitudes and behaviors that can help you maintain employment, build positive relationships, and respond appropriately to workplace challenges.
Saturday, September 26 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Learn how professional appearance, appropriate interview attire, grooming, and personal presentation can contribute to a strong first impression.
Tuesday, September 29 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Prepare for the interview process by learning strategies for answering questions, communicating professionally, highlighting your strengths, and presenting yourself with confidence.
Participants will gain strategies that can support:
• Greater confidence during the job search
• Stronger interview preparation
• Professional communication
• Positive workplace habits
• A better understanding of employer expectations
• Greater independence
• Long term employment success
The goal is to help participants build practical skills they can carry with them from the job search into the workplace.
Career Readiness 101 is designed for individuals age 16 and older with autism, ADHD, or other neurodiversities who are interested in developing employment and workplace skills.
Participants should be able to participate in a virtual group learning environment with minimal support and demonstrate basic communication and social skills.
This program is designed for group instruction and does not provide 1:1 behavior support during the virtual sessions.
Career Readiness 101 is completely FREE to participants because it is funded through the Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant.
Because this is a grant-funded program, additional documentation is required to verify eligibility. You will not be asked to provide those documents on this registration form. After you register, we’ll walk you through the next steps and explain how to securely submit the required documentation.
Complete the short registration form below to select the session or sessions you would like to attend.
