Homestead Internship
The current unemployment rate among adults with autism is around 80%. Elijah’s Retreat is addressing the lack of work experience for young adults in Rural East Texas. The transition from high school to the professional world is difficult for all young adults but especially for autistic adults due to communication and learning barriers, transitions and social skills. We partnered with Jacksonville ISD and Texas Workforce to create a pilot work experience program for youth with autism.
Contact Cheryl Torres to learn more or apply for the Homestead Internship Program. We are looking for volunteers, interns and more opportunities for youth with autism. Simply click on the email link at the bottom of the page!
"I can't express to you how happy it makes me for my baby to find love, comfort & ease that Elijah's Retreat, Cheryl, and her family bring to him! They have been welcoming from the start. He has learned so Many Life Skills!! From cleaning a home to painting, upkeep of land, time management, repairs, caring for animals, timekeeping, gardening, banking, customer service, and all kind of social skills. It makes my eyes leak a little every time that I think about what Elijah's Retreat has done for him! I will FOREVER be indebted to you!!"
