SOAR Career Camp

At SOAR Career Camps, we are committed to helping our participants discover their future career paths. Everyone should have access to insightful resources to help them make informed decisions about their future. Through our Career Camps, our participants can explore various career options, gain work-based experience, and learn from experienced professionals. Our participants can SOAR to new heights professionally with the proper guidance and support.

We help individuals between the ages of 14 and 21 with unique abilities have the chance to develop necessary skills such as initiative, effective communication, teamwork, soft skills, time management, and work-based experience. With funding through Vocational Rehabilitation, we offer our career camps for free, and participants will earn an incentive for each camp.

Our Career Camps provide comprehensive learning opportunities catering to our participants’ needs. We offer career education, career research, work-based learning, social skills, and life skills. We understand the importance of helping our participants develop self-advocacy and leadership skills, so we include these aspects in our program.

In addition to our regular in-person camps, we offer Virtual Camps that are more accessible and flexible for our participants. The Virtual Camps allow our students to continue learning from the comfort of their homes while engaging with guest speakers and participating in community outings. Our Virtual Camps feature the same curriculum as our in-person camps, ensuring all participants receive the same comprehensive experience.

How to get started..

Customers should receive a referral from Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to be eligible for services offered. For Career Camp, there are two routes students can take. Through the Pre-ETS program, students can be referred to Vocational Rehabilitation by their school district for limited pre-employment services. Career Camp is funded through a grant from Vocational Rehabilitation. To participate, you must be referred through VR. Click here to get started.

All referrals must be received prior to Career Camp start date.

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Programs focused on career research, education, and training.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s critical to have an arsenal of skills that can help you thrive not only in the workplace but also in your personal life. Our program is designed to equip you with the tools you need to succeed. In this program, you’ll gain insights into the world of work and complete skills assessments that will help you identify the jobs that align with your unique strengths and abilities. You’ll also learn essential strategies for managing your time effectively, setting and achieving goals and advocating for yourself so that you can confidently navigate the challenges of life. With our guidance and practical resources, you’ll be ready to take charge of your future and unleash your full potential!

Job Exploration: Exploring the world of work and career options; skills-assessments and interest inventories, labor market, and in-demand occupation information

Work-Based Learning: Explore appropriate workplace behaviors, participate in work-site tours and job shadowing experiences

Workplace Readiness: Preparing students for the workplace; soft skills training, peer mentoring, independent living skills, and accessing transportation

Self-Advocacy: Helping the student learn more about themselves, their disabilities, and how to present themselves responsibly; recognize their strengths and how to advocate for their needs and develop strategies for goal setting, time management, and problem-solving

Post-Secondary Counseling: Exploring options for students seeking careers that require postsecondary education
"...R verbal skills are limited, and she is not able to respond. But I can tell you she enjoys going there; they give her tasks/chores, they keep her busy, and she likes the routine, and she is task-oriented. If she did not enjoy going, she would tell me. No, I have seen it in the past, and with these types of camp, she enjoys."
Mother of Participant
"...S has taken two workshops, and both have been amazing. The first one had people that actually worked in the medical field and gave him really good advice. And the 2nd was about the workforce and what to expect when working. For example, how to do your taxes, how to resolve conflicts with co-workers, and other great topics. When my son finished the workshop, he was very confident. He said, "Mom, when I get a job, I will know now what to do and how to do my taxes." That was great to hear. Thank you to all that help but the workshop together. "
Mother of Participant
"The career camps he attended focused on job interview skills and employment skills. L enjoyed each camp and was able to tell us how he would handle situations based on the information provided by the teacher. It allowed him to ask questions in a non-threatening environment to help prepare him for employment. Liam was placed in an OJT at Dick's Sporting Goods and now has begun working there part-time. Thank you for all that your organization does to teach young adults how to navigate employment and social situations they may entail. You provide an invaluable service to our community."
Mother of Participant
My daughter has been participating in the camp for about 2 years. The camp has given my daughter the confidence to look and apply for jobs and has successfully gained employment at Publix.
Mother of Participant