WINTER

CAREER CAMP

Gain Job Skills & Build Confidence This Winter!

Our FREE 50-hour job readiness program explores careers, builds essential workplace skills, and puts students on the path to independence!

3 Things You Need to Attend

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Be a student between the ages of 14 -21.

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Have an IEP or 504 Plan.

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Have a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Referral.

Many students with disabilities struggle to gain real-world job skills before entering the workforce.

Hope Haven’s Winter Career Camp helps students build confidence, explore career paths, and gain practical experience through PRE-ETS Service Categories:

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Job Exploration Training

(15 Hours)

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Work Readiness Training

(20 Hours)

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Self-Advocacy Training

(15 Hours)

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❄️COMING WINTER 2025/2026

WHEN

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Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

WINTER CAREER CAMP DATES

COMING SOON

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WHERE

Hope Haven

4600 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207

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DETAILS

For students 14-21, with IEP or 504 Plan who are currently enrolled in school.
Students must be referred through their Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselor.
A separate VR referral is needed for each session.
Please bring a snack and lunch daily.

Students who complete 50 hours of attendance will receive a $100 gift card*.

*Disclaimer: Any student who receives incentives, gifts, etc. from Hope Haven may receive a tax form reporting the receipt of payments. For questions, please consider consulting a financial advisor.

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BONUS

How to Apply in 3 Easy Steps

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Get a VR Referral: Contact your VR Counselor or local VR Office.

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Have VR submit a request to attend our Career Camp.

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Join Us for Camp & Get Career-Ready!

*Already receiving VR services?

Provide your counselor with the following information:

Vendor Name: Hope Haven

Vendor Number: VF590668485001

We will reach out and provide additional registration paperwork, once we receive your referral.

Contact VR Today!

Our Programs & Services

Assessments & Evaluations

Comprehensive evaluations to identify autism, ADHD, learning differences, and developmental delays.
We are the only provider in Northeast Florida using EarliPoint™ diagnostic eye-tracking technology.
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Academic Intervention (Tutoring)

One-on-one and small-group tutoring using research-based strategies tailored to how your child learns best.
Reading, math, executive function, and more.
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Center for Educational Advocacy

Guidance for Families Navigating Special Education
We help families understand services, navigate IEP or 504 Plans, and collaborate with schools to ensure students receive the accommodations and support they need to succeed.
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Camp Hope

An inclusive summer day camp that combines art, literacy, STEAM, and movement through weekly color-themed experiences.
For children and young adults with disabilities, ages 3–21.
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Camp - Reading Academic

“Unlocking the Code of Reading”—a summer literacy camp for struggling readers.
Hands-on, Orton-Gillingham-based instruction.
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Career Camps (Spring, Summer, Winter)

Seasonal camps for teens and young adults with disabilities focused on job readiness, life skills, and independence.
Each season features hands-on experiences and social connection.
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Discovery School

A year-round, inclusive early learning program for children (ages 3–5) with intellectual or developmental differences.
Small classrooms. On-site therapy. 236 days/year.
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Employment & Transition Services

Support for young adults transitioning to life after school.
Job skills training, supported employment, and personalized career exploration.
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Hope After School

Inclusive after-school care for ages 3–22 with disabilities.
Academic support, life skills, social development, and fun in a structured, safe environment.
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Mental Health Counseling

Compassionate counseling for individuals and families, in person or virtually.
Our licensed therapists support mental wellness through all of life’s transitions.
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Social Skills Group

Helping Kids and Teens Build Real World Confidence
Our age-specific Social Skills Groups create a supportive space for children and teens to practice communication, emotional regulation, and peer interaction skills.
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