​Transition & Adulthood Programs

The goal of UCF Transition and Adulthood Programs to help individuals with developmental and learning disorders connect with gainful and meaningful employment opportunities as well as social/recreational opportunities in the community. We approach this objective from two angles: by preparing and practicing with our job seekers to help them develop employable skills and by educating and training businesses to successfully employee neurodiverse individuals. These programs are built around enhancing the social determinants of health, including education, economic stability, and social & community context.

Virtual Classes / Lifelong Learning

​The Unicorn Connection Center will provide high-level support and resources for members of the community with special needs and their families through lifelong learning programs, classes and activities. Examples include: mindfulness, music, fashion design, jewelry making, candle making, soap making, pet care, Spanish and a social connection club.

Uniquely Gifted Boutique​™ and Art Studio

​Uniquely Gifted Boutique™ and Art Studio is a retail space serving as an anchor social enterprise for the Unicorn Connection Center™. The art studio will provide social recreational opportunities that create products for sale in
the Uniquely Gifted Boutique™. Participants who enroll in the retail training course will obtain an industry-standard certification that will allow participants to seek employment opportunities in more traditional community-based places of employment.

Special Percs Café™ & Barista Training Certification

Special Percs Café™ will be a warm and sensory-friendly environment where guests receive specialty beverages made and served by employees with special needs. A hospitality-industry-standard certification will allow participants to seek employment opportunities in more traditional community-based places of employment.

Visual Cookbook

​Unicorn Village Academy Scholarships

​The Unicorn Village Academy© is a unique, specialized middle/high school designed with the necessary, built-in supports for students unable to succeed in a typical school setting. The individualized curriculum focuses on functional academics, daily living skills, self determination, self-advocacy, community integration, and vocational training. 100% of graduates have matriculated into a post-secondary program or employment.

Pre-Employment Internship Program

​The pre-employment training program is a unique, business led, one-year school to work program that takes place entirely at the workplace with assistance from a supported employment specialist. To date, 100% of graduates from this model have been offered competitive, integrated employment upon completion of the program.

Unicorn Job Club​©

Currently being offered virtually
The Unicorn Job Club© is a networking and employment strategy group for young adults with disabilities that provides opportunities for participants to develop employment success strategies.

​Creative Workforce Solutions Summit

​The Creative Workforce Solutions Summit is an annual event that was first launched in December 2020 and gives entrepreneurs and social enterprises the tools needed to start or grow a business owned by or employing young adults with developmental or learning disorders. Topics include: transition planning, benefits management, business planning, business management, and funding, as well as personal shared stories of challenges and successes
by several existing entrepreneurial businesses.

​Unicorn Career & Entrepreneurial Institute

​The Unicorn Career & Entrepreneurial Institute will engage collaborative partners to help young adults with developmental or learning disorders plan and launch business ideas. In an effort to address the issues of unemployment & underemployment, self-employment is a creative workforce solution designed to meet the support needs, passions, talents and strengths of each individual. In addition, self-employment solutions can provide supplemental income, allow for a flexible work schedule, support the entrepreneur’s growth and development, and enhance a community network of support. Course topics include: Exploring Self-Employment, Business Concepts, Business Start-up, Business Marketing, Financial Planning, Customer Service, Product Development, Sales, and Technology.

​Employment First

Employment First is a national initiative that prioritizes employment in the general workforce as the first and preferred option for individuals with disabilities receiving assistance from publicly funded systems. In this effort, UCF works with businesses to develop industry-specific tools and accommodations that will help all employees be more successful in executing tasks, such as posting visual instructions, providing specialized equipment or adjusting work responsibilities or schedules. UCF also works closely with leadership staff to educate them about potential and expectations and provides coaching and support to ensure the best chance of success for employees with neurodiversity. 

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