A 17-year-old male in foster care who is on the autism spectrum is preparing to graduate high school. Identify what funded program could help him in his transition plan to employment.

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Two funded employment programs that benefit youth transitioning from foster care include: Job Corps, which provides education and training programs for low-income youth who are at least 16 years of age (U.S. Department of Labor [USDL], 2017); and Registered Apprenticeships, which combines technical training with paid on-the-job experiences in construction, health care, energy, and homeland security (USDL, 2018b).

A 17-Year-Old Male in Foster Care Who Is on the Autism