Hannah More School Accepting Applications for Employment Program Serving Young Adults with Autism and/or Mental Illness
Project EMPLOYMENT is a work skills development program that helps young adults with autism spectrum disorders and/or mental illness gain employment. Project EMPLOYMENT will begin Sept. 4, 2012, on the Hannah More school’s Reisterstown campus.
The 28-week program provides instruction and community based experience in self-advocacy, disability disclosure, social skills in the workplace, life skills for employment and technology skills that allow independence. In addition to job skills development, participants will experience two internships in the Reisterstown area. Following the program, participants will receive job development assistance and supported employment services in their home communities.
Applicants to Project EMPLOYMENT must be between 18 to 25 years old, have an autism spectrum disorder or mental illness, have a high school certificate of completion or diploma, and be able to eventually function independently on a job site. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 24. For an application or more information, contact Sue Murray at 410-526-5000, ext. 626, or smurray@hannahmore.org.
