Workforce Development Services

DIRT’s Workforce Development Services provides support for neurodivergent jobseekers. This series of programs includes job coaching, workshops, and transportation training. If you or someone you know is ready to achieve career independence, reach professional goals, and achieve workplace success, sign up today!

 

Job Development

We offer career development services to job seekers who want to connect with a DIRT coach. Our coaching staff can help with things like:

  • Identifying short-term employment goals

  • Setting long-term career goals

  • Developing your resume

  • Applying for work

  • Interviewing

  • Contacting and following up with employers

We offer custom coaching to meet your personal needs. Please reach out if you want to use this service!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This service is for job seekers ready to work in competitive, integrated employment. People who use this would benefit from job coaching.

Job Coaching

Are you currently working? Would you like to work with someone who can support you at work?

Our on-site job coaches can help you achieve workplace success. On-site job coaches can provide in-person support throughout:

  • The hiring process

  • Orientation

  • Training

DIRT’s coaches are here to support as you become more independent in your role and beyond!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Neurodivergent employees that are looking to enhance their experience in the workplace with a job coach.

 

Workshops

Want to boost your work skills or learn what it's like to have a job? DIRT now offers employment-based workshops for people like you!

Our current workshop topics include:

  • Workplace Expectations

  • Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace

  • Professional Communication

  • Self-Advocacy in the Workplace

  • Building Transitions and Work-Life Balance

  • Budgeting & Personal Finance

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Neurodivergent job seekers:

  1. Beginning their employment journey and building foundational skills

  2. Wanting to grow their workforce skills and practice them in a group setting

Transportation Training

Want to become a pro at using the Regional Transportation District (RTD) systems? We know that reliable transportation is a vital part of an employment journey. With our transportation training, you can:

  • Learn to navigate the RTD system

  • Become more independent

  • Get to work with confidence

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Neurodivergent folks who want to learn how to use RTD systems to get to and from work.

 

Ways to fund these services

There are lots of ways to fund your internship, such as:

  • Self-pay

  • Medicaid

  • Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) resources

We partner with DVR and recommend connecting with them first! Get started with DVR funding by following the link below to the DVR Interest and Referral Form.

If you’re not using DVR funds, let us know what other source you'd like to use!

*Please note that DVR cannot guarantee payment. All applicants must first go through DVR's enrollment process. Ultimately, DVR determines who is eligible for funding.