FUTURE PATHWAYS A Partnership Between Autism Society Inland Empire (ASIE) and Daivergent
Build your pathway to career success.
Future Pathways is a group career program that empowers Regional Center clients to land a job, enroll in school, or start a paid internship.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our program is designed for your success.
Future Pathways has proven to help adults with autism and intellectual disabilities achieve real outcomes.
In fact, 83% of Future Pathways graduates achieve their goals, whether that's finding a job, returning to school, or beginning a paid internship.
Find community and support in expert-led small groups.
You'll develop new skills in a small cohort of your peers. The setting simulates a real workplace, while allowing for individualized coaching and guidance.
Benefit from proven, peer-reviewed curriculum.
DDS and IECF grants have helped us develop, test, and perfect our curriculum over the past three years. Our lessons are backed by research and designed specifically for neurodivergent learners.
Tailor your goals with a person-centered learning plan.
We meet you where you are, and help you build a career plan aligned with your unique goals, strengths, and values.
Gain skills that transfer to your real life.
Our curriculum covers communication skills, time management, professionalism, and digital literacy — skills that improve your work life and your daily life.
"I wouldn’t have been able to make the progress I made if it hadn’t been for my coach."
Tim M.
Participant
THE CURRICULUM
Each week in Future Pathways leads to greater career readiness.
The Future Pathways program runs for 10-13 weeks. During that time, you’ll join live online sessions every weekday and work on lessons, activities, and projects that will help you prepare for your career.
WEEKS 1-5
21st Century Work Skills
Discover how to navigate modern workplace technologies and expectations. During this time, you will work on:
- Exploring online communication and productivity tools, including Google Docs and Sheets
- Adjusting to remote work and remote work platforms
- Understanding cybersecurity and digital safety
- Practicing online collaboration
WEEK 6
Understanding Workplace Accommodations
You'll receive guidance on your rights at work, and how to advocate for yourself. During this time, you will work on:
- Requesting accommodations
- Disclosing a disability to your manager
- Practicing workplace communication skills
- Managing stress at work
WEEK 7
Career Planning
With your coach, you'll build a career plan that reflects your strengths, values, goals, and needs. During this time, you will work on:
- Exploring potential careers
- Setting goals that are informed by your values
- Developing your work ethic
- Understanding and practicing professionalism
WEEK 8
Resumes and Job Applications
During this time, you'll explore the process of applying for jobs with the help of our team of experts. You will work on:
- Writing resumes and cover letters
- Preparing to interview and attending mock interviews
- Mastering job search techniques
- Networking
WEEKS 9-13
Resource Exploration and Job Readiness
During this time, you'll connect with key employment resources and complete a final project to cement your new skills. You'll work on:
- Navigating California's support systems for people with disabilities (IRC, NLACRC, Department of Rehabilitation, and others)
- Exploring Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
- Onboarding and succeeding in a job
"My coach comes with concrete suggestions and ideas to help me. I get the feeling she really is trying to know me to help me to the highest levels possible. 100 stars!"
Elena H.
Participant
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Is Future Pathways right for you?
You can apply to Future Pathways if you are:
- 18 years of age or older
- An Inland Regional Center or North Los Angeles County Regional Center client
- A high school graduate (or you earned a certificate of completion)
- Aiming to develop skills relevant to your chosen career, including communication, teamwork, and computer skills.
- Eager to find full-time or part-time employment
- Committed to attending virtual sessions daily (Monday - Friday, 1-3 pm or 3-5 pm PT)
- Open to receiving feedback
Program Snapshot
Format:
Live, online, small-group sessions
Start Dates:
New cohorts starting each month
Length:
130 hours across approximately 13 weeks
Cost:
$15,000. This cost is fully covered by your Regional Center if you are eligible.
Inland Regional Center Vendor:
Autism Society Inland Empire
IRC Vendor Code:
PJ 5144
Not an Inland Regional Center or North Los Angeles County Regional Center client? You may be a good fit for our REACH coaching program.
GET STARTED
Taking the first step is easy. Here's how it works.
STEP 2
Attend a welcome call.
Our team will guide you through the IRC or NLACRC referral and authorization process.
STEP 3
Follow up with your case worker.
Make sure they know to submit the paperwork to get you started.
STEP 4
Begin your journey!
You'll receive your IRC or NLACRC approval and begin sessions with your cohort.
"Daivergent keeps me motivated. Having someone who believes in me makes me more determined to reach my goals."
Joshua K.
Participant
FAQs
Have a question?
You may qualify for Future Pathways if you are an Inland Regional Center or a North Los Angeles County Regional Center client, 18 years or older, and a high school graduate (or you earned a certificate of completion).
Not sure if you qualify? Check your eligibility.
Future Pathways is only available to Inland Regional Center and North Los Angeles County Regional Center clients at this time.
If you are not an IRC or NLACRC client, we would still love to work with you. Our REACH coaching program is available in all 50 states and may be a great fit.
At this time, Future Pathways is only available in California through the Inland Regional Center and the North Los Angeles County Regional Center.
If you live outside of California, you may be eligible for one of our other programs, such as REACH coaching (all 50 states) or Prepare for Work! (Arizona, Michigan, New York, and Wyoming).
83% of our participants get a job, return to school, or start a paid internship.
No, we do not guarantee employment or job placement as an outcome of our training programs.
What we can guarantee is that we help you build the skills, confidence, and real-world readiness to become a stronger candidate. Our role is to prepare you, support you, and give you the tools you need to succeed.
Your future starts here.
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