VIPworks
VIPWorks is a partnership between ASD Adult Achievement Center and Bright Feats Directory. We offer a vocational “Skills Lab” training program to include work experience in a variety of computer programs and other technology-related disciplines. Our program encompasses print and digital production skills, problem solving skills, entrepreneurship skills, career readiness, developing communication skills for employment, successfully completing identified tasks in appropriate time, and interpersonal skills such as making eye contact and social thinking in the workplace.
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Hard Skills Lab
- Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, WordPress
- Input text, graphics and photos in publications
- Use software to format and edit videos
- Combine graphics & text to create social posts
- Access & manipulate data in shared documents
- Input information into prescribed templates
Soft Skills Lab
- Social communication in the workplace
- Collaboration and team building
- Time management
- Problem solving to resolve challenges
- Managing anxiety in the workplace
- Critical thinking skills
- Handling feedback
- One-on-one developmental coaching
Program requirements include:
• Over 18, graduated from high school and motivated to participate in program
• Must not need one-one-one intervention for comprehension, safety or behavior
• Interest in graphic design, videography or web design
• Attend work sessions 2 times a week, in 4-hour sessions
• Must have transportation or be willing to use Lynx, Uber, etc
VIPworks Team
MaryAnn Russell (Program Director for all 3 Levels) | Videsh Ramsundar (Instructor: Level 1 & 2) |
Jaymee Reszel (Project Manager: Level 3)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are social skills important?
Social skills are important in the workplace from the initial interview to building relationships and collaborating with teams and even lunchtime conversations.
What skills does an adult with autism need to work?
In order to be successful in the workplace, it is important for adults on the autism spectrum to learn crucial skills such as time management, conflict resolution, how to improve on eye contact, and even managing anxiety when at work.
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