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The Spectrum Works Pop-Up Store Gives Autistic Students a Chance to Practice What They Teach
Spectrum Works, Inc., a New Jersey non-profit dedicated to providing job training and employment opportunities for high school students and other young adults with autism, is recently announced the opening of a pop-store for a limited time at American Dream, the unrivaled entertainment/retail center located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Two Companies Working Together
Spectrum Works was founded by Ann Marie Sullivan, an entrepreneur with two decades of experience in building and managing start-up organizations, to address a critical disconnect between an 80% unemployment rate for individuals with autism and their value to the workforce as employees with inherent skills and abilities. In 2013, she partnered with Robert Butters, founder of Green Distribution, to make the Spectrum Works vision a reality.
The Spectrum Works signature Job Training and Employment Program incorporates integrated on-the-job training, classroom-based learning focusing on soft skills, and competitive employment opportunities via partnerships with participating companies.
American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, comprising more than 3 million…
