Transition, Employment & Job Training
For autistic teens and adults, job readiness programs and employment support foster independence and financial stability. This section provides resources for vocational training, supported employment, internships, and job placement. Individuals can also access career coaching, workplace accommodations guidance, and self-employment resources tailored to autistic professionals.
Vocational Rehabilitation
(239) 593-2543
Florida Inclusion Network
(850) 645-7593
www.floridainclusionnetwork.com
Employment Network of Southwest Florida
Employ Florida
1 (800) 438-4128
https://www.employflorida.com/vosnet/default.aspx
CareerSource Southwest Florida
(239) 436-4301
https://careersourcesouthwestflorida.com/
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
(239) 995-2106
STARability Foundation
(239) 594-9007
Life Skills, Employment Readiness, Advocacy, and Participation Program (LEAP)
(239) 403-0366
https://www.easterseals.com/florida/programs-and-services/learn.html
My Autism Connection
(239) 288-6070
https://myautismconnection.net
Best Buy Education
(612) 291-4406
The American Dream Employment Network (ADEN)
www.floridainclusionnetwork.com
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology
1 844-FL-FAAST
Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
(850) 877-4816
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
850-245-7408
Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast
(239) 260-4575
University of South Florida – Rehabilitation Engineering & Technology Program
PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
888.248.0822
https://www.pacer.org/transition/
Project 10
FYI Transition
https://fyitransition-students.org/
Florida Southwestern College Career Coach
https://www.fsw.edu/careercoach
Project SEARCH
https://www.projectsearch.us/locations
The Learning Independent Fuctional Employment (LIFE) Program
Project Explore Program
(239) 377-0900
https://www.collierschools.com/domain/4403
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services – U.S. Department of Education Employment Guide
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/postsecondary-transition-guide-august-2020.pdf
The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
301-279-0060
Dogwood Disability Consulting
1-800-493-9810
Els for Autism Foundation (Jupiter)
(561) 598-6200
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
(866) 273-2273