Job Exploration & Training Programs

America’s Job Center of California
Michi (Michelle) Story, MBA-Disability Workforce Development Specialist
Office: 909-382-0442
Mobile: 909-601-5422
500 Inland Center Drive #508; San Bernardino, CA
[email protected]
https://workforce.sbcounty.gov/
As a Disability Workforce Development Specialist, I can assist with Personal Enrichment & Advancement in Career Planning, Individual Employment Training, Staff-Assisted Placement Services, Individual Employment Services, On-The-Job and Vocational Training and Personal Coaching/Mentoring.

Autism Society Inland Empire’s Future Pathway Program
951.220.6922
https://ieautism.org/future-pathways/
Future Pathways is a powerful 13-week online training program developed by the Autism Society Inland Empire in partnership with Daivergent, designed to support Regional Center clients in building meaningful careers. Participants receive personalized job exploration, skill development, and small-group training in both hard and soft skills essential for today’s job market. With multiple sessions offered year-round and classes held Monday through Friday from 1–3 p.m., it’s easy to find a time that fits your schedule. To enroll, sign up online and ask your caseworker for approval. CSCs: Please submit authorizations for 1 unit of $15,000 with 6-month date ranges (e.g., 01/01/XX–06/30/XX or 07/01/XX–12/31/XX). Take the first step toward your future today!

California Family Life Center
Empower Youth: 930 N State St, Hemet, CA; 951-765-0917
Planet Youth: 400 W Graham Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA; 951-683-9622
Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center: 5656 Mission Blvd, Riverside, CA; 951-683-9622
https://www.cflckids.org/job-trainingeducation
CFLC’s Youth Opportunity Centers are the place you start meeting your career goals and personal aspirations. Services individuals 16-24, interested in receiving paid work experience, help in education, or work readiness development.

ClearWeave Careers
323- 405-0354
[email protected]
https://clearweavejobs.com/
ClearWeave Careers has connected individuals with businesses for employment across the United States. We are based in Valley Village, CA (Los Angeles) and are especially helpful in L.A. County and the NYC Metro region. If you are Neurodivergent and looking for employment — we can help. We also support companies with their Neurodivergent employment / Neurodiversity efforts. We can help with recruiting and retention. Neurodivergent employment is an essential part of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). We specialize in jobs such as:Film / TV Production, Creative Design, & Tech (coding and I.T.) We have established relationships with many forward-thinking companies in the United States. We are now accepting self-determination via regional centers.

CNC Machinist Program – Uniquely Abled
Mira Costa College
2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Program Contract: 760-757-2121 ext. 6528
https://commed.miracosta.edu/public/category/programStream.do?method=load&selectedProgramAreaId=1016641&selectedProgramStreamId=2415518
The program is designed to build upon the talents and skills of adults with disabilities interested in computers and technology who want to enter the manufacturing industry. A job training program designed to educate adults with disabilities through in-class learning and hands-on work experience. Specific requirements and application required. Please check website for additional information.

Game Gen
1-833-426-3436
Ontario, CA
https://www.gamegen.com/
Game Gen provides vocational job training, academic support, and product development in the field of computer science. Our mission is to create a productive community that provides an educational pathway for individuals to achieve meaningful lives by becoming game developers, exploring employment and lifelong friendships. Our ultimate goal is to see our students go on to lead creative, financially independent, socially connected, and preferred lives. Regional Center vendored.

Impact Arts
1040 Nevada Street Suite 305, Redlands CA 92374
909-488-4090
http://www.in-roads.net/impact-arts/
Impact Arts is an innovative art development and exploration program providing a new path for adults with developmental disabilities to explore and engage in employment opportunities in the field of art as well as learn skills to increase independence and success in our community. Information for your Inland Regional Center Representative: Vendor Number PJ5106

Integrated Resources Institute
https://www.irioc.org/
4110 Edison Ave., Unit 210, Chino, CA
909-497-2322
Email: [email protected]
Integrated Resources Institute provides competitive and integrated employment and living services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 1984 IRI, through its MentorWorks program, has facilitated the employment of over 20,000 persons with significant disabilities in the USA and Australia. MentorWorks currently works with Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego Counties private and public employers to assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and ongoing support for persons with disabilities in integrated work settings and self-employment.

Job Accommodation Network
800-526-7234
https://askjan.org/
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.

JDS Studios- Creative Academy
28069 Diaz Rd., Suite D & E, Temecula, CA
951-296-6715
https://jdscreativeacademy.org/
A full-service training vendor for Inland Regional Center with video production training and includes producing a weekly news broadcast and interacting with the community.

Media Lab
32836 Wolf Store Rd., Temecula, CA
www.themedialab.school
Operate Mon.-Fri. 8:30am – 3pm. Inland Regional Center clients only. Offers training in Film and Cinema, Broadcast TV – sitcoms, gameshow, newscasting, Camera, lights, audio, Editing, Set, prop, and art design, Stop-motion animation, Acting, script writing, and storytelling, YouTube and voice-over work, Teamwork, collaboration, and so much more! Offers in person and online learning. The Media Lab will help you develop a demo reel and resume, which you can use to apply for jobs. Students that are interested in seeking paid employment will be referred to his/her IRC Service Coordinator for potential referral to the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).

Options for All – Film & Media Studios
San Bernardino, CA
909-475-9503
https://optionsforall.org/our-programs/films-media/
In-depth film production, project management, marketing, graphic design, advertising, and sales. Each session will develop and build upon the creative and practical skills of interested filmmakers who have a developmental disability, with the ultimate goal for them to become employed, independent and well-rounded individuals. Program held for 4 semesters at 20-25 hours a week. Vendored by Inland Regional Center. The program will dedicate 10 weeks to a first film and 10 weeks to a second film. Each individual will receive instruction on directing, producing, cinematography, and art. Afterwards, the individual will learn post-production. Finally, the individual will explore the sales, marketing, and film distribution aspects of the business. The program is designed to combine classroom style teaching with hands-on experience in order to combine the theoretical with the practical.

Technical Employment Training, Inc. (TET)
San Bernardino, CA
909-382-4141
http://technicalemploy.org/
Is a non-profit business and manufacturing trade school founded by engineer and educator Dr. Bill Clarke and Kelly Space & Technology CEO and San Bernardino City Unified School District Board Member Mike Gallo, established in 2010 to help rebuild the city’s economy through job placement, and ensure career security and success for high school graduates. TET provides hands-on machinist skills training and manufacturing trades education to fill in-demand, high-tech positions, and cultivates highly skilled students who will be federally certified for immediate employment upon high school graduation. TET is unique from other trade schools in its 100 percent placement of students, operation of a manufacturing plant that offers real world applications, and role as an active partner with the school district creating industry pathways. Not Regional Center vendored at this time.

Upland Studio Arts – Tierra Del Sol/2nd Avenue Arts Program
134 N. 2nd Avenue, Upland, CA
909-758-7317
www.tierradelsol.org
Inland Regional Center vendored program focused on art.

Youth Forward-San Bernardino County
https://workforce.sbcounty.gov/youth/
Eligible youth, ages 16 to 24, can access a variety of career and educational services through WIOA funded programs. These services are designed to help enhance job skills, develop leadership qualities, explore career options, participate in adult and peer mentoring opportunities, and take advantage of work experiences. Specific requirements and providers, please check website for further information.

Zavikon is an online employment and consulting firm whose mission is to place neurodivergent individuals and those with disabilities in career-oriented, meaningful jobs. All services are offered virtually and for individuals who are ready to work now. They provide recruitment, workplace readiness, job accommodation and advocacy as well as education and guidance to employers to ensure a successful relationship. Placements are made in a supported manner to ensure success for both employees and employers. Currently has funding from the Department of Developmental Services to work with Regional Center clients at no cost. Contact them for more information.

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This Resource Guide was developed to provide families and professionals with an opportunity to find resources related to Autism in the Inland Empire in one place. All information provided or published by the Autism Society Inland Empire is for information purposes only. Specific treatment, therapy or services should be provided to an individual only at the direction of the individual’s doctor, caregiver, or other qualified professional. References to any treatment or therapy option, program, service, or treatment provider are not an endorsement by the Autism Society. References of treatments, therapies, programs, services, and/or providers are not intended to be comprehensive statements. You should investigate alternatives that may be more appropriate for a specific individual. The Autism Society Inland Empire assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided. The Autism Society Inland Empire provides information, but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society Inland Empire cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. The Autism Society Inland Empire may add or remove organizations from this list at its discretion.