Community-Based Job Shadowing Program

Goal Equip educators and coaches with the tools to support young adults with learning differences.

Role of the Academy Facilitate onboarding, support reflection, liaise with employers, and ensure each participant feels safe, included, and prepared.

Week-by-week focus

• Weeks1 – 4 Onboarding, and Goal-setting
• Weeks 5 – 7 Community Job Shadowing
• Week 8 Task Mastery & Mini Project Certificate of Completion 

Supporting Tools & Materials  

• Daily Visual Schedule Templates
• Checklists for Different Placement Types
• Reflection Journal Template
• Social Story Samples (e.g., “How to Ask for Help”)
• Communication Log Template
• Sample Certificate Template