Career Development Camp - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
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Career Development Camp

Career Development Camp

Career Development Camp is an educational opportunity for individuals impacted by autism spectrum disorder, social and communication challenges, and other learning differences. The program is open to transition-age and post-secondary students who are looking to improve their skills in the areas of independent living, social communication, and employability skills. Turning Pointe partners with local employers to provide students access to hands-on training opportunities in a variety of fields and settings. Career Development Camp operates for 6-weeks, from June to July. Programming will be provided in skill-driven domains and students may enroll and participate in any or all courses in the domain areas. Students that attend the Career Development Camp often return for the full program in the fall.

Program Information

Eligibility

  • Must be 16+
  • Have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or other social communication challenges

Fees

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to serving families impacted by autism. As such, it will fundraise and cover as much of the annual operating expenses for the program as possible. The fees this year are $2,000 for each section.

Program Benefits

  • Promote students’ ability to function independently in-home and employment settings
  • Work on communication skills needed to form and maintain relationships both inside and outside of employment settings
  • Prepare students for employment by aligning their personal skills, strengths, and abilities to hands-on training opportunities

However, need-based scholarships may be available by emailing
Carolyn Bonessa at cbonessa@turningpointeaf.org

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  1500 West Ogden Avenue

Naperville, IL 60540

  contactus@turningpointeaf.org

   630.570.7948

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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Foglia Family Adult Services is a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES and the Adult Day Pilot is accredited by CARF.

Our organization does not discriminate in employment or the provision of educational services on the basis on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Expanding to serve the growing autism community

In 2024, after the generous donation of property adjacent to Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, the Board of Directors and its sub-committee began work to expand the footprint of its campus. The project's scope includes a new bus-traffic access road and an approximately 25,000 sq. ft. building to occupy the growing number of autistic adults seeking employment, respite, and support services. Moving adult services into a new space - designed specifically for their needs - allows Turning Pointe to expand programs for children in the existing building simultaneously.

With an anticipated start date in Summer 2024 and completion in 2026, the project will require support from new and loyal community partners. The project will launch with an estimated budget of $15m.

For more information, email Advancement Director Barb Brauer at bbrauer@turningpointeaf.org

(Current Building, 2023)

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  1500 West Ogden Avenue

Naperville, IL 60540

  contactus@turningpointaft.org

   630.570.7948

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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Foglia Family Adult Services is a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES and the Adult Day Pilot is accredited by CARF.

Our organization does not discriminate in employment or the provision of educational services on the basis on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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