Tommy Nobis CenterEarly Youth Employment SERVICES (EYES)
Early Youth Employment Services (EYES) provides vocational training and education within school settings to students with disabilities age 14 to 22 as they become empowered to pursue their career goals.
Students with disabilities in school settings · Offered over multiple weeks during the school year; Summer and School Break Programs during school breaks
From tommynobiscenter.org/eyes ↗About this program
EYES (Early Youth Employment Services) is an innovative program supporting students with disabilities age 14 to 21 in school settings. Tommy Nobis Center partners with local schools to provide customized curriculum from trained vocational instructors, including lessons on job readiness, communication, and general life skills. EYES is offered over multiple weeks to provide pre-vocational training and education. Tommy Nobis Center proudly served schools across all Metro-Atlanta areas including Cobb County, Fulton County, Atlanta Public Schools, Paulding County, Cherokee County, Forsyth County, and more.
The EYES Summer and School Break Programs are offered on-site at Tommy Nobis Center and throughout Metro Atlanta, providing career exploration and hands-on experiences that build practical job readiness skills. All sessions follow the GROW (Getting Ready for Opportunities to Work) model, with a focus on self-advocacy, work readiness, job exploration, and post-secondary planning.
Questions
What does EYES stand for and who does it support?
EYES (Early Youth Employment Services) is an innovative program supporting students with disabilities age 14 to 21 in school settings.
What is included in the EYES curriculum?
Tommy Nobis Center partners with local schools to provide customized curriculum from trained vocational instructors, including lessons on job readiness, communication, and general life skills.
What model do the EYES Summer and School Break Programs follow?
All sessions follow the GROW (Getting Ready for Opportunities to Work) model, with a focus on self-advocacy, work readiness, job exploration, and post-secondary planning.
How can I get more information about EYES?
For more information on this service, please contact us by phone at 770-427-9000 or through our online contact form.
Details
- Who
- Students with disabilities in school settings
- When
- Offered over multiple weeks during the school year; Summer and School Break Programs during school breaks
- Where
- In school settings; Summer and School Break Programs on-site at Tommy Nobis Center and throughout Metro Atlanta
- Ages
- 14 to 21
Run by
CONNECTOutings and activities will be at no cost to our youth and familiesCONNECT is an initiative to connect families of youth with disabilities offering social events, group outings/activities, parent support, and family education.
THE ACADEMYThe Academy provides accelerated vocational education and training to equip young adults with disabilities to obtain successful employment.ADULT SERVICESTommy Nobis Center offers job placement services to adults ages 18 and over to meet individualized employment goals.