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Vocational Skills
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Since 2011, The Nicholas Center has spearheaded inclusive initiatives, enabling people who think differently to get to work. Combatting an 85%+ unemployment rate, the vocational supports we've put in place have had an impact on hundreds of lives.
VOCATIONAL SUPPORT Programs
Culinary Arts - The TNC Chocolate Lab
The Nicholas Center offers a vocational skills program in the Culinary Arts where participants explore the art of chocolate-decorating with great results! Chocolate pretzels, Oreos, graham crackers, rice cakes and more special orders are available for order.
To place an order for a gift(s) or your special event, please contact:
Kayanne Kresic, Coordinator, TNC Chocolate Lab
chocolatelab@nicholascenterusa.org
516-767-7177 ext. 408
VOCATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAMMING
At TNC’s community-based Vocational Skills Centers, participants benefit from being exposed to and gaining skills in various work industries in a setting that enables growth, exploration and learning. Aside from learning vocational skills training, TNC focuses on teaching professionalism, social skills and money management, as well as other skills exploring preferences, talents and dreams without limitations.
Various on-the-job experiences are available through our ever-evolving Navigators Program, which serves the community volunteering at various businesses and organizations.
Total fulfillment
Total Fulfillment offers meaningful vocational training by volunteering with businesses and organizations as a unique business solution that gives back.
Total fulfillment
Productive Partnerships
Productive Partnerships
Productive Partnerships
With over a decades of experience in sales, order fulfillment, education and vocational programming, our Total Fulfillment team provides productive, meaningful experience to teens and young adults with Autism.
Immeasurable Impact
Productive Partnerships
Productive Partnerships
By partnering with TNC, you are helping create employment training and/or gainful employment opportunities to Autistic individuals.
Partnerships include...
Line Of Site Golf Putting Aid
Line Of Site is an innovative product invented by a Long Island local who was eager to use his time, talents and resources and put them towards something positive. For more on this product, check out our Nicholas Center News episode.
Supported employment by TNC
Through The Nicholas Center's Supported Employment Program (SEMP) , our trained staff provide job development and job placement services based on an individual's interests and skills. Individuals are supported at work with the goal of fostering confidence, building independence, securing internships and gaining meaningful employment. This program is available to: individuals and families, businesses and community community partnerships and vendors.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
The Nicholas Center’s participants attend through OPWDD services including Community Habilitation, Pre-Vocational Services, and SEMP, as well as through vocational training opportunities with School Districts, private funding and more. Contact us here to get involved.
Join ThE NICHOLAS CENTER and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Revolutionizing the way Autistic adults learn, live and work.
The Nicholas Center supports individuals to learn critical life skills, improve social and communication abilities, gain vocational training and jobs and engage in meaningful community projects. With a focus on creating inclusive employment opportunities, The Nicholas Center offers a Supported Employment Program, supporting individuals on the job and has been instrumental in the creation and success of micro-businesses.
Apply Today!
The Nicholas Center Westchester and Long Island Locations are now accepting applications!