PUPA Center is a learning center where autistic and other neurodivergent young adults build daily living skills, work skills, and real connections to jobs and community.
Choose the path that fits you. Each one takes you straight to the information you need.
Learn how our programs work, what a typical day looks like, and how to enroll your young adult. Start with a free visit to our center.
See how enrollment works →
Your support funds scholarships, training materials, and job placements. See where donations go and how companies can partner with us.
See ways to give →
Share your skills as a class mentor, workshop leader, or event helper. We will match your time and experience to a role that fits.
See volunteer roles →Our programs are a sequence. Learners build independence first, then work skills, then step into jobs and community life. Each learner moves at their own pace.
Stage 1 · Life skills
Daily living skills: self-care, cooking, money handling, using transport, and communication for everyday situations.
Learn about Mandiri →
Stage 2 · Work readiness
Vocational training and workplace habits: following instructions, working in a team, and practicing real production tasks.
Learn about Karya →
Stage 3 · Employment
Supported internships, job placement with partner companies, and ongoing coaching in the workplace and community.
Learn about Access →Alongside the main journey, extracurricular classes — art, dance, sport, and social clubs — help learners explore interests and build friendships.
A structured pathway for neurodivergent young adults.
Age range
16–25
Young adults we support
Core programs
3
Mandiri, Karya, and Access — one journey
Schedule
5 days
Structured activities, Monday to Friday
“Kyle was invited to continue with the company as a contract worker — and after graduating from PUPA Center, he remains employed there today.”Read more growth journeys
Donations fund program scholarships, training materials, and job coaching. Every contribution goes directly to learner support, and we publish how funds are used.
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