Emerging Adult Supports
Career Exploration Opportunities for Individuals Ages 14-21
Spectrum Support offers activities for high school students (with disabilities or who have an IEP or 504 plan) who would like to gain work experience and opportunities for personal development. During the summer and throughout the school year, youth are offered an array of activities, including employment and transitional support to adult services.
Noah has learned a lot during his Work Based Learning Experience (WBLE) at Adventure Park. He has done a wonderful job helping to keep the park clean, and considers seeing all the fun games and attractions while working to be one of the best parts of the job. Noah has made great progress since joining Spectrum Support’s Emerging Adult Employment Program, working with Spectrum to identify and create a plan for achieving his goals, which helped him thrive at his WBLE. Great job, Noah!
Luke is an animal lover so it was no surprise when he requested a WBLE with dogs. Luke was thrilled to learn that his Youth Coordinator made a connection at Christy’s Critter Care. Luke’s work experience taught him the hands on skills required to care for animals and provided him with insight into the vast possibilities of entrepreneurship.
Spectrum Support provides employment development and training activities to help youth explore opportunities for future careers.
Emerging Adult Supports are currently offered in the following communities:
- Allegany County, Maryland
- Baltimore Region, Maryland
- Carroll County, Maryland
- Frederick County, Maryland
- Howard County, Maryland