NOTE: Completion of this form does not indicate course registration. You must complete the screener and receive notice of enrollment from the Prosperity Team. 

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Work 1: Why We Work is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the confidence, tools, and understanding needed to begin their employment journey. This course introduces the “why” behind work and explores how individual strengths, interests, and goals can shape a fulfilling career path. 

Participants will: 

• Learn the foundational expectations of the first day on the job, including how to navigate working on a team  

• Reflect on their personal strengths and interests to explore possible career pathways 

• Explore effective communication strategies with peers at work and understand the nuances between friends, coworkers, and supervisors 

• Develop the skills needed to navigate the employee handbook and job site expectations, while also learning what YOU can expect from a job 

By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident and prepared to apply for jobs or volunteer roles that align with who they are. The class is taught in a supportive and inclusive environment that aims to reduce anxiety around the “unknowns” of transitioning to a new (or first) job, making space for learning, growth, and self-discovery. 

COST: $149

Afternoon Session:

Date: 10/7/2025, 10/14/2025, 10/21/2025, 10/28/2025

Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center

9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Room Number TBD

Evening Session:

Date: 10/7/2025, 10/14/2025, 10/21/2025, 10/28/2025

Time: 6:00PM- 8:00PM

Location: Virtual

Financial assistance available for those who qualify.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Work 1: Why We Work, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.