171 Ken’s Krew Empowering Young People Through Employment with Julia Wright

The Expanding Worlds Podcast

In this episode, we learn about Ken's Crew, an organization co-founded by parents through a partnership with Home Depot. Julia Wright from Ken’s Krew shares how they facilitate meaningful employment for young adults with additional needs through partnerships with a variety of organizations providing intensive training and ongoing support. Julia also discusses some of the challenges faced, such as communication skills and parental concerns, and the importance of sensitivity training for colleagues.

https://kenskrew.org/

https://www.facebook.com/kenskrewjobs/