About the Project

This project supports a vocational training program for neurodiverse high school students, particularly those on the Autism Spectrum, by providing hands-on experiences through a student-run coffee cart and an integrated life skills curriculum. Students manage
real-world responsibilities such as inventory, customer service, budgeting, and cooking while learning independent living skills like laundry, banking, and navigating public systems. The program emphasizes student agency, collaboration, and self-advocacy and builds strong partnerships with families, local businesses, and the wider community. Through these inclusive, future-oriented experiences, students develop confidence, independence, and workplace readiness.