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Best Buddies Philippines supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) secure internships and competitive employment opportunities. BBP collaborates with multinational and local companies interested in hiring neurodivergent individuals through workplace sensitivity training. By ensuring that both participants and companies are prepared for integrated employment, this leads to workplace readiness, retention, and success of the program.
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Pre-Employment Program
The Pre-Employment Program is a series of 12-bi weekly modules for students and young adults with IDD to prepare for internship and integrated employment. Graduates who complete all the sessions are supported as they apply and interview for different workplace opportunities with partner companies.
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Companies interested can participate as a Pre-Employment Partner by sponsoring a session, joining in as a facilitator, and supporting our PEP participants. This program also provides the companies with insight for workplace readiness and the participants’ strengths and interests.
Pre-Employment Program Services
Broad pool from schools chapters, corporate partners, and social media reach.
Free 12 session module program; curated feedback on resumes, cover letters, and portfolios.
Opportunity for companies to act as trainers enhances workplace inclusion skills.
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Jobs Program
The Jobs Program is supported employment for participants to prepare to apply, interview, and get hired for job occupations that are tailor fit. A Best Buddies Jobs Coach is present from the application to the work proper of each participant.
Best Buddies Philippines also supports the partner companies as they prepare the environment for individuals through training programs, seminars, and workplace sensitivity. BBP also collaborates with company representatives to make processes and the workplace more accessible for neurodivergent individuals.
Jobs Program Services
Review workplace readiness and accommodations for participants
Holistic training on disability awareness, inclusion, and sensitivity
HR collaboration to tailor positions to participants’ strengths.
Long-term strategies to embed inclusion into workplace culture
Insights to maximize job placements for PWDs and benefit companies
Dedicated job coach for mentorship and continuous learning
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