29 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
About
29 Acres
29 Acres is a non-profit in Crossroads Texas. We offer customized support services to individuals with autism and neuro-diversities, in the greater Denton, Colin Dallas areas, to help individuals live a more full and independent life.
Meet Our Staff
Vanessa Murillo
Director of Vocational Services
Tara Lowe
Employment Specialist
Nadia Thornton
Employment Specialist
Daniel Spradlin
Employment Specialist
PROGRAM INFORMATION
29 Acres Employment Services provides individualized employment opportunities and support for customers seeking competitive, integrated employment, meeting their unique career goals. Choosing 29 Acres as your employment service provider guarantees access to our Vocational Specialist and job coaches, ensuring you are prepared and successful in employment. 29 Acres services the following counties: Denton, Dallas and Collin County. You do not have to be a 29 Acres resident to utilize our employment services.
Payment Options
29 Acres is a provider of Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). To see if you are eligible for TWC services, you will need to submit an application on this link
If you would like to explore private pay options, please contact employment@29acres.org
WHO DO WE SERVE?
29 Acres has experience working with a range of disabilities, ages and backgrounds. We accept referrals for customers 16+ seeking job placement, supported employment, or job skills training.
SERVICES
WE OFFER
Provides training that is tailored to the needs of the customer, teaching and reinforcing skills, developing and setting up accommodations and/or compensatory techniques to increase independence
Job Placement
Assist customers by training and preparing for the job search, obtaining individualized positions that meet the customers needs and assists with job skills training, when necessary.
Supported Employment
Provide customers with the most significant disabilities the support they need to achieve competitive integrated employment. Include individualized job development and placement services and ongoing support to ensure customers sustain meaningful long-term employment.
Vocational Adjustment Training
Work readiness services benefits customers who have never worked, have not worked for a long period of time, or have a sporadic work history. There are a total of 4 classes to choose from, taught in person or online.
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
- Individualized support and case management
- Weekly in-person and/or Zoom meetings to discuss progress
- Interview preparation, building a resume and cover letter
- Disability disclosure, ADA information and accommodation requests
- Interview support and coordination
- Creative approach to job coaching
- Outreach and networking with local business in your area
We would love to assist you with your employment needs.
Please reach out to employment@29acres.org with any other questions that you have.
CONNECT
WITH US
WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS IN
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security
- Higher Education
- Animal Care
- Healthcare
- Automotive
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Retail Services
- Entertainment
- Dining Services
29 Acres Employment Services seeks partnerships with industry leaders providing diverse and innovative opportunities for individuals. If you are interested in partnering with 29 Acres to offer exceptional employment opportunities for our clients, please contact employment@29acres.org