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Central Florida father creating career path for thousands with autism

Orlando Sentinel
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Techtonic Workforce Academy aims to train people with autism to repair cellphones and other electronic devices.

The program is partly funded by a $1 million state appropriation given to Eichenholz’s foundation in 2023 .

Adults with autism have an unemployment rate of 85% , according to the Autistic Americans Civil Liberties Union .

Jonathan’s Landing hopes to roll out its first demo at St. Cloud High School in spring 2025 with about 20 students.

Osceola County School District offers students with special needs life skills but limited vocational training.

The goal would be to have it in every high school in the district.

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