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Creating Meaningful Jobs for Adults with Autism
Van Hatchell
January 28, 2013
Social Entrepreneurism in the Community
Who We Are: Extraordinary Ventures, Inc.
• Takeaways:
– A real business
– Employing 40 adults on the spectrum
– A replicable model
Who We Are: Extraordinary Ventures, Inc.
• Unique Features:
– A portfolio of businesses
– Jobs designed and focused on the
individuals
– Serving the whole spectrum
– Young entrepreneurs managing the
organization
EV Structure: A Balanced
Portfolio EV Laundry
EV Gifts
Other
EV Bus Crew
Event Space
Rentals
EV Office Solutions
2013 Paid Employment Hours by Venture
EV Laundry
EV Gifts
EV Bus Crew
Office Solutions
Event Center
How it works?
• Entrepreneurs run a business
• As businesses become “profitable” we start another ventures
• Our natural deficit is made up by donations
• The goal: Businesses that break even whose employees are happy and fulfilled
What kind of jobs?
• Characteristic of ideal job: – Communicated Visually
– Repetitive tasks
– Consistent Cadence
– Not Rocket Science
A Sample of EV Jobs
Bus Crew
Vacuum
Clean seats
Wash windows
Supervise duties
A Sample of EV Jobs
Laundry
Sort & inventory
Operate machines
Fold & pack
Pick up & delivery
EV Fits the Job Around the Person
50% Growth
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2010 2011 2012 2013
Number of Employees: 2010 - 2013
How do we train our
employees?
• Process of onboarding an employee: – Walking interview
– Skill assessment
– Hands-on training
– Structure using TEACCH Method
Our History: Early Days
• Parents organized to solve the problem
• Getting started
• Accepting Trial and Error
Finding Our Footing
• Create businesses that fit the employees
• Managing on business principles
• Hiring young entrepreneurs
Meeting Challenges
• Selling
• Flexible structuring
• Seasonality
• Avoiding Out-of-Control Growth
• Choosing a “Right Size”
Lessons Learned
1. Get started
2. Accept trial and error
3. Focus on local markets
4. Treat it as a real business
Our Goals
To provide meaningful jobs for our employees.
To inspire and motivate.
To be a model.
Van Hatchell
EV Managing Director
www.extraordinaryventures.org
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