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A Tuesday training session put on by Uniquely Abled Academy gave Santa Clarita residents on the autism spectrum a preview into the 12-week program designed to teach them skills required for a job.
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The specialized open house for high functioning autistic individuals and their families to learn about specialized job training took place, Nov. 28, at the College of the Canyons University Center.
At the meeting, participants learned about the program, which provides them 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.
The 12-week program features 420 hours of in-class teaching by staff at College of the Canyons.
Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at community@hometownstation.com.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.
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.
For more information, call Karen Navarro at 818-361-6400.
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