College of the Canyons and Jay Nolan Community Services have partnered to help bring job training to autistic adults in the Santa Clarita Valley.

A unique open house for high functioning autistic individuals and their families to learn about specialized job training is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the College of the Canyons University Center, located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road.

The program, “Uniquely Abled Academy,” is the only one of its kind in the area and provides high functioning autistic individuals with the training needed to take on a manufacturing career utilizing innovative CNC (computer numerical control) machining.

“This is an incredible job training program that facilitates opportunities for special needs individuals to have careers in manufacturing,” said Jeff Strully, Executive Director for Jay Nolan Community Services.

About Uniquely Abled Project:

The project is a specialized program aimed at educating the public that autistic people are not “disabled,” but have a unique perspective on life. Their

The group prepares people with high functioning autism to take on high performing jobs in the workplace through an innovative job-training program called the Uniquely Abled Academy.

The Uniquely Abled Academy open house is free and open to the public although registration is required.  To register, go here.  More information is available by contacting Karen Navarro at 818-489-9805.

Ed. Note: This above information was provided to KHTS by Jay Nolan Community Services.

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