Your Skills In action
Job Training Program
At Our Neighborhood Academy, we empower adults with autism through hands-on training in our on-site children's boutique. Students develop practical retail skills in a structured, supportive environment designed for their success. Our specialized staff provides individualized guidance every step of the way. Experience our approach with a complimentary first session.
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Children's Boutique
Learn retail skills including tagging, organizing, display creation, and customer service
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Collaborative Work
Strengthen teamwork skills while working alongside peers and staff on various projects.
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Custom Products
Design and produce custom shirts, crafts, and seasonal items for sale.
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Business Skills
Learn cash register operation, inventory management, and business operations.
What to Expect at our Job Training Program
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Our approach combines autism-supportive teaching methods with small group sizes to provide structure, flexibility, and reduced sensory overwhelm.
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Product preparation & presentation
Visual merchandising & display design
Point-of-sale system operation
Professional customer interaction
Workplace maintenance
Inventory tracking & management
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Food production & packaging (Happy Puppy Dog Treats)
Textile printing & design
Sustainable craft production (Fire starters & seed bombs)
Textile crafting & assembly
Seasonal decoration creation
Gift presentation & packaging services
Success Stories
Our graduates with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities have found their paths to meaningful employment through skills that match their interests and abilities.
Here's what they've achieved:
"Not only did she help him get the job, but she is right there beside him, helping him keep the job!"
-Parent
"Students take ownership of real projects from research to sales, gaining valuable work experience."
- Berkley Schools Representative
FAQs
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Our program is designed for young adults 18+ who have graduated from school or are in an adult transition program.
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Participants will learn a range of skills from retail operations training to creative enterprise skills
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Schedule a complimentary first session where you can meet our team and experience all that Our Neighborhood Academy has to offer. Contact us to set up your visit.
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Yes, participants can continue to receive support and attend additional group programming at Our Neighborhood Academy after job placement.