Center for Neurodiversity
and Career Development
When the right support is in place, the possibilities are endless.
The Center for Neurodiversity and Career Development is built on a simple idea: when young neurodivergent people have the right support, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re a student navigating college life, a young adult in the community looking for your next opportunity, or an employer ready to build a more inclusive workplace — this Center is for you.
The Center was created to address a real and recognized gap. When young adults age out of public school systems, services and opportunities often fall away sharply — what many call “the cliff.” Our mission is to transform that cliff into a bridge.
Student Support
Neuro-affirming academic coaching from day one through career launch.
Community Connection
Pathways for young adults beyond campus built around individual strengths.
Career Development
Internship placement, job skills training, and employer partnerships.
Campus Culture
Training and consultation for faculty, staff, and partner organizations.
Support Built Around How You Think
The Center offers neuro-affirming support designed around your strengths, not a one-size-fits-all checklist. Extended office hours mean help is available even when other university offices are closed.
Transition Support
Starting college is a big shift. The Center helps neurodivergent students navigate the transition with tools and strategies built around how they actually work.
Academic & Job Skills Coaching
Neuro-affirming coaching on study strategies, time management, executive functioning, and building the skills that carry beyond the classroom.
Workshops & Programming
Skills development workshops on executive functioning, communication, and other topics designed with neurodivergent learners in mind.
Internship Placement
Personalized support connecting neurodivergent students with internship and career opportunities matched to their individual strengths and interests.
Connecting Young Adults with Opportunity
The Center’s reach extends beyond campus. We work with neurodivergent young adults in the broader Hampton Roads community — connecting them with pathways built around their individual strengths and interests, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Strengths-Based Planning
Individualized planning focused on what you’re good at and what you want to do — not a generic career quiz.
Pathway Connections
Direct connections to internships, jobs, colleges, and vo-tech programs matched to your profile and interests.
Skills Training
Job skills and life skills training designed for neurodivergent young adults navigating key transitions.
Building an Inclusive Community
Neurodivergent employees and students bring perspective, creativity, and focus that strengthen any organization. We partner with local businesses and institutions to build genuinely neuro-affirming environments — and to connect you with talented young adults ready to contribute.
- Partnership development with local businesses and institutions
- Guidance on neuro-affirming workplace and classroom practices
- Strengths-based matching for internships, vo-tech programs, and employment
- Faculty and staff training and consultation
Ready to build a more inclusive workplace?
Whether you’re offering internship opportunities, looking for consulting support, or want to collaborate on programming, reach out and we’ll get back to you quickly.
Proud to partner with CAYA (Come As You Are) for skill-building and job readiness programs in Hampton Roads.
100% is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor — Employment and Training Administration grant.
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