How does LetUsConnect for Employement work?
High school and college students from the US go to other underserved countries during summer and visit different schools. They make presentations and then have an hour-long session where they interact with students who are passionate about LetUsConnect for Employment. These students then go on to enroll in the program and spread awareness among their friends as well as in their local community.
Two volunteer groups with five students in each travel to a country that lacks autism and disability awareness. The volunteers spend two weeks visiting both mainstream and inclusive schools in two different cities (both groups switch cities after the first week). A typical four-day week in the program comprises:
Group A visiting two inclusive schools on day one and three (Group B visiting two different inclusive schools in another city on day one and three)
- Working with diverse individuals to identify their strengths and needs
- Giving educational games, toys, and other resources to teachers
- Talking to teachers to identify what they need to better educate their students and make them employment-ready in the future
Group A visiting two mainstream schools on day two and four (Group B visiting two different mainstream schools in another city on day two and four)
- Making a presentation
- Networking with students who are willing to join the program
- Setting up a student club and enrolling interested students