rev up
employment
program
Connecting the Dots to a Career
A Multi-Faceted Program For Employment
The REV Up Employment Program combines direct instruction with hands-on training using First Place, a nationally recognized curriculum. Our focus is on growing lifelong, transferable skills through personal development, career planning, job coaching, and ongoing workplace support.
REV Up is an opportunity for teens and adults with autism and IDDs to pick up pivotal skills, apply what they learn in real training at real businesses, and find a job they’ll love. At the same time, we’re training employers to recognize the unique strengths that REVELers can bring to their organizations.
The REVEL Business Consultation and Recruitment Program builds long-lasting relationships with Denver businesses for employment and hiring opportunities. Our consultant panel works with partners to streamline hiring and training, ensuring long-term success for employees who have autism and IDDs.
We’re working to open a public-facing storefront in RiNo powered by Denver’s ASD and IDD community! This bridge to the next step will give REVELers a chance to gain customer service experience, practice transferable job skills, and bolster their resumes — right in our building.
LEADing
the Way
learn
Grow soft and hard skills that transfer to the workplace and how they’re crucial to success at every career stage.
experience
Apply skills to the real world through site visits, informational interviews, volunteering, and networking.
adapt
Stay confidently in control with strategies that help embrace the challenges and changes of the workday.
discover
Explore different career paths that appeal to the unique skills, interests, and resilience each REVELer brings to the table.
REV UP
Your Skillset
rev up employment programs
EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SKILLS CLASS
TARGETED EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS
INDIVIDUAL JOB COACHING
details
Employment Transition Skills Class:
March 27th – May 17th: Wednesdays & Fridays – Adult
June 10th – July 31st: Mondays & Wednesdays – Teen
October 28th – December 18th: Mondays & Wednesdays – Adult
Targeted Employment Workshops:
Our workshops will be held throughout the year at varying times, please visit our Events Calendar for upcoming workshops.
Individual Job Coaching:
Our individual job coaching happens year round and you set your own schedule with a job coach.
Employment Transition Skills Class: $1250
Targeted Employment Workshops: $450
Individual Job Coaching: Hourly Fee
These fees can be covered through CCBs, DVR, or private pay.
We’re here to help navigate possible sources of funding, which can include DVR, SLS/DD waivers, or private pay.
Employment Transition Skills Class:
“In Class” (9 am – 12 pm)- Learn skills for the job with a small group in class.
“On the Job” (12 pm – 3 pm)- Apply those skills with hands-on experience in the Denver community.
Targeted Employment Workshops
All workshops will be in a small group class
Individual Job Coaching
Job coaching can take place at REVEL, off-site (i.e. at a coffee shop or somewhere they are comfortable), at a volunteer site or at a job-site
EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SKILLS CLASS & TARGETED EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS:
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- 14 – 17 years of age
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- Diagnosed with autism (ASD) or intellectual/developmental disability (IDD)
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- Able to participate and learn in small groups (1:5 teacher-to-student ratio) and community settings
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- Can communicate wants, needs, discomfort, or illness
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- Able to read and understand material at a middle-school level
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- Expresses desire and willingness to participate in the program
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- Independent with hygiene tasks
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- No significant behavior requiring specific individualized interventions over the past six months*
* Examples include but are not limited to: elopement, aggression, self-harm, sexual behavior, threats, hallucinations, or property destruction.
Anyone who doesn’t meet these requirements can still connect with us to learn about 1:1 services.
Employment Transition Skills Class:
March 27th – May 17th: Wednesdays & Fridays – Adult
June 10th – July 31st: Mondays & Wednesdays – Teen
October 28th – December 18th: Mondays & Wednesdays – Adult
Targeted Employment Workshops:
Our workshops will be held throughout the year at varying times, please visit our Events Calendar for upcoming workshops.
Individual Job Coaching:
Our individual job coaching happens year round and you set your own schedule with a job coach.
Employment Transition Skills Class: $1250
Targeted Employment Workshops: $450
Individual Job Coaching: Hourly Fee
These fees can be covered through CCBs, DVR, or private pay.
We’re here to help navigate possible sources of funding, which can include DVR, SLS/DD waivers, or private pay.
Employment Transition Skills Class:
“In Class” (9 am – 12 pm)- Learn skills for the job with a small group in class.
“On the Job” (12 pm – 3 pm)- Apply those skills with hands-on experience in the Denver community.
Targeted Employment Workshops
All workshops will be in a small group class
Individual Job Coaching
Job coaching can take place at REVEL, off-site (i.e. at a coffee shop or somewhere they are comfortable), at a volunteer site or at a job-site
EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SKILLS CLASS & TARGETED EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS:
- 14+ years of age
- Diagnosed with autism (ASD) or intellectual/developmental disability (IDD)
- Able to participate and learn in small groups (1:5 teacher-to-student ratio) and community settings
- Can communicate wants, needs, discomfort, or illness
- Able to read and understand material at a middle-school level
- Expresses desire and willingness to participate in the program
- Independent with hygiene tasks
- No significant behavior requiring specific individualized interventions over the past six months*
* Examples include but are not limited to: elopement, aggression, self-harm, sexual behavior, threats, hallucinations, or property destruction.
Anyone who doesn’t meet these requirements can still connect with us to learn about 1:1 services.
bring our workshop service to your school or program
REVEL is now offering employment based workshops to provide a more customizable employment learning experience! Each workshop will consist of 4 classes focused on one employment topic. Our workshops are a flexible service in which we are able to tailor to your school’s specific needs. Below you will find a general overview of the details as a starting point for building a workshop that best serves your students!
- Job Exploration
- Resumes
- Interviews
- Transportation
- Positive Work Habits
- Disclosing Disability and Requesting Accommodations
- Self Advocacy/ Conflict Resolution
- Banking/Managing Money
- First Place Curriculum (Nationally recognized curriculum for neurodiverse learners)
- Instruction provided by REVEL’s Employment Program Manager
WHEN
• Once a week for 4 weeks
• 1 to 2 hour class length
WHERE
At REVEL OR your school/facility
WHO
Any neurodiverse student able to be in a small group setting safely