Lee nonprofit finds success in finding jobs for young people with autism

An effort to help young adults on the autism spectrum find employment pays off for all parties. The nonprofit behind it hopes more is to come.

Family Initiative’s career pathways program has connected three employees with the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office.
Family Initiative’s career pathways program has connected three employees with the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office.
Courtesy Image
  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • Share

Jayme Fusco is okay with the fact that the teens and young adults she works with might not need her one day. 

That’s actually the goal.

 

Continue reading your article
with a Business Observer subscription.
What's included:
  • ✓ Unlimited digital access to BusinessObserverFL.com
  • ✓ E-Newspaper app, digital replica of print edition
  • ✓ Mailed print newspaper every Friday (optional)
  • ✓ Newsletter of daily business news
Subscribe

Already subscribed? Sign in.

Latest News

  • December 13, 2025
Report: Small business optimism up, but worries percolate
  • December 12, 2025
CEO of Bradenton EDC announces retirement
  • December 12, 2025
Manatee County to break ground on $40M veterans complex
  • December 12, 2025
Moez Limayem confirmed as USF’s new president

Sponsored Content