After Kasseem graduated from Bennett High School in Buffalo in 2021, he was referred by ACCES-VR to Community Services, where his employment journey began. Kasseem started working with the Supported Employment Team at our Jefferson Career Exploration Center. Kasseem and his Job Coach worked closely on skills, such as time-management, communication, and problem-solving.
Using technology and firsthand opportunities, Kasseem worked diligently to complete assessment tools to narrow down his interests, explore career choices, and research educational requirements, projected job outlooks and future wages. At the Career Center, he met regularly with his Job Coach and tried out opportunities in both the Culinary and Auto Detail Suites to gauge his abilities, stamina, and motivation to work.
Kasseem applied and was accepted into Houghton College. In his sophomore year, Kasseem’s Job Coach assisted him in securing a paid internship in the Corporate Communications Department at Community Services for Every1. Here he works on a variety of projects, including helping create marketing and promotional materials.
Kasseem describes his dream job as working in the film industry. Community Services is proud of his efforts, abilities, and formidable attitude!
