FANTASTIC FRIDAY AT TACT!"Life is a matter of moments.” - Ernest Hemingway. Imagine this: You're cruising through Havana with the breeze in your hair, a cool drink in hand, and the sweet sounds of salsa filling the air. Hemingway waves as you sail by—okay, maybe not that part—but the magic of Havana Nights is REAL! 🇨🇺 On Friday, October 4th, we invite you to our Havana Nights Gala! No boat needed, but you'll still feel like you're sailing through a night of vibrant Cuban culture, all while supporting a fantastic cause. Click Here: https://lnkd.in/g63wSyyb 📅 When? Friday, October 4th, 2024 📍 Where? Social Capitol, Arvada, CO Join us for live salsa music, delicious food, great conversation—and who knows? Maybe you'll even channel your inner Hemingway. 😉 Sponsorships & Tickets are still available! Help us make a lasting impact for our neurodivergent community. Secure your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g63wSyyb #FantasticFriday #HavanaNights #SupportTACT #DanceForACause
TACT - Teaching the Autism Community Trades
Individual and Family Services
Englewood, CO 1,087 followers
Build with TACT! Encourage, Empower, Educate and Employ
About us
TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades) is a Denver-based nonprofit organization founded to encourage and empower the full spectrum of individuals with autism through skilled trades education and employment. Addressing the needs of the ASD community which experiences a 90% unemployment rate, TACT offers a strengths-based program developed specifically to provide training and create meaningful employment opportunities that are personally fulfilling to each individual student. For the autism community, TACT creates a future full of purpose and promise. The Autism community is the highest unemployment sector in the US, currently at 90%. TACT’s programs lead to employable jobs lasting careers that are personally fulfilling and suited to each individual’s strengths. We envision a world where neurodiversity is not only embraced but inherently valued. A world where the full spectrum of the autism community can contribute their talents and gifts and find personal fulfillment.
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http://www.buildwithtact.org
External link for TACT - Teaching the Autism Community Trades
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Englewood, CO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Trade Skills, Carpentry, Auto Mechanics, Fiber Arts, welding, technology, fine motor skills, Job Placement, Job Coaching, Executive Functioning, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Culinary, Electric Vehicle, Electrical , Tech for Trades, Cybersecurity, Coding, HVAC, and Heat Pumps
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2960 S. Umatilla St
Englewood, CO 80110, US
Employees at TACT - Teaching the Autism Community Trades
Updates
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🌺🌴 THANKFUL THURSDAY AT TACT! 🌺🌴 A huge shoutout to Redstone Bank for stepping up as a proud sponsor of our Havana Nights Gala! Your support helps TACT continue empowering and uplifting the neurodivergent community through skilled trades, and we couldn’t be more grateful. It’s partnerships like these that make all the difference. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on October 4th at Social Capitol! Sponsorships & tickets are still available! Show your support and sprint alongside us—let’s make Havana Nights an unforgettable success. 💃🏽🎶 🎟️ Secure Your Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/g63wSyyb 📅 Join Us: Friday, October 4th, 2024, 5 PM - 10 PM #ThankfulThursday #SupportTACT #HavanaNights #RedstoneBank #BuildWithTACT
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TACT - Teaching the Autism Community Trades reposted this
Inclusive Employment Please join us on September 18th for this month's lunchtime lecture series with CNDCC Co-Founder and TACT - Teaching the Autism Community Trades founder, Danny Combs, M.A., BCCS, CAS. This session will dive into inclusion in employment by focusing on your employee's strengths by talking about techniques to enhance authentic inclusion. RSVP today! https://lnkd.in/g-yPtqfZ
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📚🍴 WHAT’S COOKING AT TACT? 🍴📚 Just like a great cookbook, TACT's new Culinary Program is full of possibilities—each recipe represents a unique opportunity for growth and success. With the right ingredients, precise measurements, and perfect temperatures, we can create something truly extraordinary. Our new Culinary Program is designed to do just that—turn passion and skill into a masterpiece. "Your donation is the spice that makes dreams real." https://lnkd.in/gUNCgy7i Join us as we blend education, training, and creativity to serve up a brighter future for our students. Because at TACT, we're cooking up more than just meals; we're crafting opportunities and building futures. #WhatsCookingAtTACT #CulinaryArts #EmpowermentThroughCooking #BuildWithTACT #RecipeForSuccess
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TACT-IT-UP TUESDAY Shoutout! We’re thrilled to give a huge shoutout to our incredible partners and sponsors at Westwind Management Group, LLC! Their team truly understands and values our mission, and they’re making a big impact on our upcoming Gala, Havana Nights. Partnerships like these are what help us empower and uplift the neurodivergent community through skilled trades. We’re excited to celebrate with you on October 4th! Sponsorships & tickets are still available! Show your support and sprint alongside us—let’s make Havana Nights an unforgettable success. 🎟️ Secure Your Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/g63wSyyb 📅 Join Us: Social Capitol, Friday, October 4th, 2024, 5 PM - 10 PM Thank you, Westwind Management Group, LLC, for believing in our cause and helping us make a difference! 🙌 #TACTItUpTuesday #HavanaNights #WestwindManagement #SupportTACT #BuildWithTACT #CommunityStrong
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WHY LABOR DAY & TACT! Building Inclusive Futures This Labor Day, we honor the contributions of every hardworking individual, including the often-overlooked talents within the neurodivergent community. SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER: https://lnkd.in/g63wSyyb Labor Day isn’t just about celebrating the work we do—it’s about recognizing the potential in everyone to contribute meaningfully to our society. At TACT, we’re committed to empowering neurodivergent individuals with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in the workforce. By supporting neurodivergent workers, we’re not only enriching our labor force but also building a future where everyone’s unique strengths are valued. Let’s continue to create workplaces that celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the power of different minds working together. This Labor Day, let’s remember: The future of work is inclusive, and it’s stronger because of it. #LaborDay #Neurodiversity #InclusiveWorkplaces #Empowerment #SupportTACT #BuildWithTACT
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Calling all AZ friends! Please join TACT's founder, Danny Combs, M.A., BCCS, CAS, at this exciting symposium this October! Details below. https://lnkd.in/g8adxZub
Join us for the 2024 First Place Global Symposium and hear from a powerful line-up of more than 35 speakers and panelists exploring the dimensions shaping a new marketplace of home, community and healthcare options for adults with autism and/or neurodevelopmental disabilities. Speakers include Danny Combs, Chris Krehmeyer, Liz Pellicano, Keivan Stassun and Richard Stengel! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/guN2ijYu
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FRIDAY FACTS & FUTURE AT TACT! [Get ahead of the flock, buy TODAY!] The "EARLY BIRD" is ready to take off—don't let it fly away without you! Secure your tickets now for TACT's Havana Nights, and be part of an unforgettable evening filled with Cuban flair, sizzling salsa, and inspiring stories of transformation. BUYS HERE: https://lnkd.in/g63wSyyb Mark your calendar for Friday, October 4th, 2024, at Social Capitol in Arvada, Colorado. This is your chance to dive into the vibrant culture and make a difference with TACT. But hurry, before the bird is gone! 🎟️ 🎯 Act now! https://lnkd.in/g63wSyyb #FridayFacts #HavanaNights #GetYourTickets #SupportTACT #JoinTheFun #CubanCulture
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🛠️ THANKFUL THURSDAY AT TACT!🛠️ [TIME AFTER TIME] A huge shoutout to Mr. Grant Esser of Timeclick for his incredible software donation! Thanks to this generous gift, our clients and students are now able to "clock-in & click-out," learning the critical responsibility of time management today, which will be invaluable in their future trade careers. From tracking time to managing timesheets, this skill is just one of the many ways TACT is empowering our neurodivergent community on their journey to success. Thank you, Grant, for being a part of this transformative mission! #ThankfulThursday #EmpoweringNeurodivergentJourneys #SkillsForTheFuture #Timeclick #Gratitude #BuildWithTACT
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🛠️ Hands-On Wednesday at TACT! 🛠️ Together, we can achieve more! Every tool, every lesson, every moment in our workshops is a step toward a brighter future for our students. But we can't do it alone. Your donation, whether small or large, has a ripple effect that goes beyond what you might expect. It helps us empower individuals with autism, providing them with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the trades—and in life. We offer many ways to give, and every contribution makes a difference. If you’re inspired to help, just click here: https://lnkd.in/gUNCgy7i. Together, we're building more than just skills—we're building futures. #WorkshopWednesday #DonateWithPurpose #SupportTACT #BuildWithTACT #Neurodiversity #TradesEducation
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