IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING &
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Autism affects 1 in 36 people in the United states, with 1.1 million reaching adulthood in the next 10 years. Research has shown that young adults with autism have many skills that can be beneficial to employers and are uniquely suited to a wide variety of job categories that require strong attention to detail and/or repetitive tasks. Yet, due to lack of understanding, autistic individuals are often overlooked for the workplace.
Up to 85% of adults with autism in the U.S. are unemployed or underemployed.
It is proven that employment skills training is not only beneficial, but essential to making a difference in the lives of young autistic adults once they graduate from high school. By finding employment, people with autism gain the opportunity to build self-esteem, continue to learn and grow professionally, develop a social network of co-workers, as well as gain a level of financial independence.
NFAR is here to help! NFAR’s vocational training programs focus on skills development needed for the workplace as well as building the strong work habits and stamina that employers want.
NFAR TECH
SOFTWARE TESTING PROGRAM
NFAR Tech is a 8-month integrated technicaltraining program that brings together the elements needed to help prepare individuals for employment in the high tech industry as entry level software testers.
Skills taught include: Technical Training in Software Quality Assurance Testing processes, with preparation and testing for industry recognized certification (ISTQB-CTFL), executive functioning skills “SUCCESS” curriculum, office skills training, job preparation and search strategies.
NFAR WORKS
VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Modeled after NFAR Tech, NFAR Works is a 11 month, comprehensive vocational training program designed to provide participants with both the hard and soft skills needed for entry level positions and success in adult life.
NFAR CYBER:
IT/ CYBERSECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM
The need to protect our data, technology, critical infrastructure, and national security is more important than ever before, and yet there is a shortage of cybersecurity professionals to fill these roles – with a global shortage of over 3.5 million worldwide and 500,000 unfilled jobs in the U.S.
NFAR has been working with industry to develop a cybersecurity vocational training program for individuals with autism called NFAR Cyber. Modeled after NFAR’s successful NFAR Tech, NFAR Cyber combines technical skills acquisition with soft skills training, and preparation for industry recognized certification.
TOGETHER, WE CAN
BE THE MISSING PIECE
All proceeds go to programs and services benefiting those with autism.