$3,446 raised by 17 donors
69% complete
$5,000 Goal
Building Communities, One Class at a Time
Pathways to Employment helps adults with developmental disabilities gain confidence, skills, and community, one class at a time. From life skills and safety to social connection and job readiness, our programs meet each person where they are. Your gift today supports the most underserved: adults with high support needs who are often left behind.
Your support funds:
Trusted, inclusive spaces for growth
1:1 staff engagement and small-group learning
Life, safety, social, and vocational skills
Access for clients served by Alta & SDP
Donate today and help someone thrive!
About our Nonprofit
Pathways to Employment is a nonprofit organization empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through inclusive classes and support. Our programs build confidence, life skills, and independence while fostering social connection and community.
Founded in 2017, we focus on people with high support needs, offering personalized, small-group learning that meets clients where they are. We believe everyone deserves a safe space to grow.
Why Our Work Matters
Adults with IDD often face isolation, limited opportunities, and ongoing care needs. California serves over 600,000 people with IDD, with 30,000 in the Sacramento area alone. Despite existing supports, a critical gap remains in services for adults with high support needs.
Pathways to Employment helps fill that gap. We provide low-barrier access to classes and community for those often excluded elsewhere.
Our Journey and Impact
We started in 2017 with small projects like concession stands and handmade goods. Today, we serve dozens of clients weekly from our 2,500-square-foot center in Fair Oaks.
Our classes include fitness, cooking, arts and crafts, office tasks, and community volunteering—from the SPCA to local food banks. Every activity builds purpose and connection.
Programs and Services
Pathways to Employment offers a wide range of classes that help adults with developmental disabilities build real-life skills, confidence, and connections. Our small-group classes (max 8 clients) are designed to support individuals with high support needs across five core areas: life skills, social development, safety, community participation, and personal growth.
Sample offerings include:
Independent Living Skills: Cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and safety
Social and Communication: Conversation, group decision-making, and navigating relationships
Creative Expression: Arts & crafts, soap making, seasonal projects
Community Involvement: Volunteering with local libraries, food banks, and animal shelters
Structured Work Simulations: Coffee cart, pop-up stand, and office skills activities (with staff support)
In 2024, we expanded our program with new classes in:
Hospitality & Kitchen Basics
Gardening and Outdoor Skills
Introductory Construction Projects
Each class is designed to build confidence, purpose, and a sense of belonging—one class at a time.
Looking Ahead to 2025
In 2025, we aim to serve more clients with high support needs. That means expanding class offerings, hiring trained staff, and closing the service gap for this overlooked population.
Your donation today helps us grow access, inclusion, and belonging—one class at a time.
Pathways to Employment provides a sense of purpose, community and independence to developmentally disabled adults through employment, life and social skills training.
Employment & Volunteer Partnership Opportunities
We believe in the power of collaboration to create meaningful opportunities for adults with disabilities. We are actively looking for partnership opportunities with area businesses and organizations to offer our clients the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.
General Operating Funds
Sustaining Pathways to Employment’s mission requires essential operating support. With a significant portion of our budget dependent on fundraising, your generosity enables us to continue transforming lives.
Curriculum Expansion
We are expanding our curriculum to reach more students, enhance vocational and workplace training, and strengthen community partnerships. These improvements will increase community opportunities and provide greater workforce support, ensuring more individuals successfully transition into meaningful employment.
At Pathways to Employment, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our organization. We recognize that individuals with developmental disabilities face unique challenges in accessing education, employment, and other opportunities, and we are committed to breaking down these barriers.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success and the success of our clients. We are committed to providing an environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other identities. We believe that our differences are what make us strong, and we strive to create a culture of respect and understanding where everyone feels valued and supported.
Our commitment to DEI is reflected in our programs and services. We strive to provide individualized support that meets the unique needs of each client, recognizing that everyone has different abilities and strengths. We also partner with employers and organizations that share our commitment to DEI, and we work to create inclusive workplaces that value diversity and provide opportunities for all.
We are committed to ongoing education and training to deepen our understanding of DEI issues and promote greater awareness and understanding among our staff, clients, and community. We also welcome feedback and input from our clients, families, and stakeholders to help us improve our programs and services and ensure that we are meeting the needs of everyone we serve.
At Pathways to Employment, we believe that everyone has the right to access education, employment, and other opportunities, and we are committed to working towards a more equitable and inclusive society for all.
Organization name
Pathways to Employment Corporation
2017
Tax id (EIN)
82-1627072
Mission Category
Human Services
Operating Budget
$100,001-$250,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Board Members
Demographics Served
Individuals with disabilities
Local Counties Served
Placer
Address
9813 Fair Oaks Blvd, Suite APlacer County, CA, US
Sacramento County, CA, US