Alex’s journey to employment is a story of hard work, growth, and strong support. He first joined the Els for Autism Work Experience Program at the Jupiter Medical Center Distribution Center, where he
learned job skills in a warehouse setting and explored what working in the community could look like. After completing the Work Experience Program, Alex became a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) client, which is how he began working closely with his job coach, Chelsea. At the same time, he also participated in our Career Exploration and Training (CET) Program, attending hospitality and food
service classes three days a week to strengthen his job readiness skills.
Through weekly meetings with Chelsea, Alex practiced interviewing, searched for job opportunities, and went on several interviews. He also took part in our Spoken Wheel group to improve his social skills and interactions in the workplace. In addition, Alex used Yoodli, a free Al tool that helps individuals practice communication and interview skills through roleplay and feedback. All of these experiences helped Alex build confidence and prepare for real-world employment.
With dedication and the guidance of the Els for Autism Employment Program Team, Alex was hired by Kyma, a Greek restaurant in West Palm Beach. Chelsea supported him throughout the process. “Alex
showed so much dedication throughout this process and was always open to feedback and learning. He worked hard to improve, stayed positive, and never gave up on his goal. I am extremely proud of everything he accomplished,” said Chelsea. Alex’s father, Norman, who volunteers with Els for Autism in support of the Planned Giving Program, shared how grateful he is for the guidance and
encouragement his son received and thanked the team for helping Alex succeed.
The Els for Autism Employment Program Team connects adults with meaningful jobs while helping local employers fill important roles. With the support of your donation, more individuals like Alex can gain the skills and confidence needed to achieve meaningful employment. Please consider making a
gift today and help create more success stories for adults with autism.
