THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 7 Employment workshop series held for autistic students at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism program in Malden we work towards our mission of getting people with disabilities jobs as early in life as possible.” The needs of autistic students are unique when compared to other groups. Triangle’s Prism Program was designed with those needs in mind. “Our programs are all designed to engage learnHigh school students from Revere and Everett attended a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. The workshops were funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). (Courtesy photo) ast week (March 3-6), Triangle, Inc., a 54-year-old Malden disability services provider, hosted eight high school students from Revere and Everett for a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills. This unique opportunity is funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) with the near unanimous support of our local State House delegation as part of a larger program that funds more than five workshop series throughout eastern Massachusetts. Sessions included both classroom and community-based learning that help students with disabilities explore potential careers, develop resumes, practice interviewing skills and learn general professionalism. L 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street Triangle Curriculum Developer Charlie Warren (in green cap) is pictured with high school students from Revere and Everett during a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. (Courtesy photo) Last week’s workshop series was hosted by Triangle’s Prism Program in Malden, a program that works exclusively with autistic young adults by providing customized services in a judgement-free zone that fosters a strong community amongst members. While participating in the workshop series, autistic students from Revere and Everett gained familiarity with the materials and built a foundation of employment success that they will carry with them. “This program is extremePrism Program Coordinator David Santana led high school students from Revere and Everett during a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. The workshops were funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). (Courtesy photo) ly productive and effective for students with an autistic diagnosis. Interacting with other students and facilitators with common goals of implementing ‘real life’ scenarios for our students reinforces skills that are necessary for job opportunities as our students navigate through high school and transition into the ‘real world,’” said Dr. Maureen Johnson, a Special Education and Life Skills teacher from Everett. “The use of a curriculum designed for the abilities of our Life Skills students supports their comprehension of the instruction presented during the four-day job training program.” “Last week’s workshop series at our Prism Program is a huge win for everyone,” said Triangle, Inc. CEO Rachel Kaprielian. “For students, they gain a boost immediately on their pathway to employment and adulthood as We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com ers where they are at on their pathway and strongly take their personal goals into account,” said Triangle, Inc. Director of Autism Services Travis Dion. “Collaborating with local schools is a great opportunity to extend our unique model of programming to more learners at a younger age.”
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