Achieve Life is excited to introduce a 10-week hands-on transition program for teens and young adults who need additional support developing the real-world skills required for adult life. Through structured experiences, guided challenges, and practical skill-building, participants build confidence, independence, self-determination, and the executive functioning skills needed for success at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
Program Overview
Many young adults complete school services without a clear direction for employment or adult programming. Some are not yet ready for independent life, and would benefit from additional structure, routine, and guided exposure to workplace tasks.
The Achieve Life Independence Academy is a hands-on transition program for teens and young adults who need additional support preparing for the responsibilities of adult life. Through structured community experiences, guided challenges, and real-world skill development, participants build confidence, independence, self-determination, and the executive functioning skills needed for success at home, in the workplace, and in their communities. Rather than simply teaching life skills, our Academy challenges young adults to develop the responsibility, resilience, and problem-solving abilities that create lasting independence and prepare them for life beyond high school.
Program Snapshot
Program Length
10 weeks
Schedule
2 days per week (Monday-Wednesday)
Daily Hours
Approximately 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location
Yorktown Heights, NY
Cohort Size
8–10 participants
Small cohort sizes allow for individualized observation and support.
Who This Program Is For
This program is designed for young adults ages 18–26 who:
• Have either completed school or are working towards transitioning out of school
• Are not yet ready for independent living and require support with vocational or life skills activities
• Need opportunities to develop work routines and stamina
• Benefit from structure and ongoing feedback
• Would benefit from clearer insight into strengths and next-step options
Program Focus
Participants rotate through structured classroom and activity-based environments designed to promote self determination, goal awareness, and executive functioning skills required for adult life
What Participants Will Gain
Participants build executive function awareness, community readiness skills, and self-determination skills.
Key areas of development include:
• Building consistent skill-based routines
• Increasing stamina for task engagement
• Practicing and executing personal goal creation
• Exploring individual strengths and obstacles
• Identifying a short term plan for their personal expectations in life
Program Leadership
The Achieve Life Vocational Exploration & Work Readiness Intensive is led by Justin Lundstedt, OTR/L, founder of Achieve Life OT & PT.
Justin is an occupational therapist with extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults with executive functioning challenges, transition planning, and vocational readiness development.
Through his work in school-based and community settings, Justin has observed that many young adults fall into an “in-between” stage during the transition to adulthood. These individuals may want to pursue competitive employment but are not yet fully ready for traditional job placement programs, or they may not fit neatly within existing vocational service pathways.
Important Note: The Achieve Life Academy is an educational life skills and transition program. Participation in this Academy is not occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, counseling, or any other healthcare or therapeutic service, and should not be considered a substitute for professional therapeutic intervention.
Program Availability
Enrollment is limited to the first 8–10 participants in order to maintain a structured and supportive learning environment.
Families interested in learning more about the program or determining if it may be a good fit are encouraged to reach out by completing the Inquiry below or using the contact information provided.
Contact
Justin Lundstedt, OTR/L
Email: jlundstedt@achievelifeot.com
Phone: 845-656-6433