The Academy
Founded by Navah Paskowitz-Asner, The Academy is a full-day program designed for special needs adults aged 18 and up with minimal support needs. A unique environment where participants can explore a variety of expressive art forms, including art, cooking, voice over, music, animation and digital media. This vibrant small class setting helps them discover their artistic talents and gain hands-on experience. Most importantly,The Academy takes a comprehensive approach to job skills, focusing on real world life skills , resume prep ,interview training, Money management. This semester, we're excited to partner with Funko Hollywood, offering our participants valuable real world job experiences and mentorship opportunities in the community.
ACADEMY PARTNERS
We are proud to collaborate with innovative leaders in their fields to enhance our mission. Zooz Fitness empowers fitness goals, Funko is dedicated to increasing inclusivity in their job opportunities for neurodivergent individuals, and Straight Up Abilities promotes empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Together, we inspire and uplift our community.
ACADEMY CLASSES
ARTS. MEDIA. LIFE
Expressive Arts Electives
Music, Art, Poetry, Improve, and Voice-Over
Life Skills
Cooking, Money Management, Physical Fitness and Adaptive Skills
Job Training Skills
Interview Preparedness, Resume Building, Community
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Join The Academy
Join our groundbreaking arts based job training full day adult program "The Academy".
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:
TEAFC is unlike any program I've been part of; it's unique. The staff really supports each of us in a special way, showing they want to connect and genuinely support me. Working at the Funko museum has been incredible, teaching me independence and helping me aim for my first job.
TEAFC is like a second home where I'm warmly supported and can meet new friends. I don't have to worry about problems here. Art class has improved my skills, and music has let me create original songs. Learning K-pop and break dancing in dance class has been so much fun. It's a place where I feel truly comfortable and supported.
Since the academy's beginning, I've been part of TEAFC. Jacqi's animation class has been a step towards my dream of making my own movies. With acting in my family, Max's improv and Scott's voice acting classes have sharpened my skills. I cherish making new friends, reuniting with old ones, and the invaluable life skills learned through unique opportunities like working at the Funko museum.
