The Landmark College Office of Career Connections has signed an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) with BroadFutures that expands the relationship between the two organizations in their mission to support employment for neurodivergent individuals.
Over the past eight years of this partnership, 25 Landmark students have participated in BroadFutures internship programs in Washington, D.C. BroadFutures provides paid internships and career readiness training for neurodivergent young people, combining hands-on work experience with mentorship and professional development to help participants build the skills and confidence needed to successfully enter the workforce. Landmark students are eligible to earn up to three credits toward their degree requirements and many of these students did earn college credit while participating in the BroadFutures program.
Before beginning their internships, participants complete a comprehensive one-week training program. Employers also receive neurodiversity training. Each intern is then placed with an employer partner and supported by both a coach and a mentor who provide ongoing guidance to the intern and employer.
“The updated MOU maintains and solidifies our ongoing partnership with BroadFutures, while expanding options for Landmark students,” explains Landmark College Director of Career Connections Jan Coplan. “BroadFutures has helped several Landmark students gain valuable career readiness training and real-world experience. We are excited to continue this partnership.”
CEO/President & Co-Founder Carolyn Jeppsen expressed her excitement about the ongoing partnership with Landmark and views this expanded collaboration as an important opportunity for BroadFutures to continue its mission of providing support and opportunities for Landmark students to gain essential career readiness skills. ‘We are proud to partner with Landmark College in furthering our shared mission of empowering young neurodivergent people to reach their potential.”
Alumna Marion Yager ’25 participated in the Broad Futures program in 2024. She said the orientation program gave her a solid foundation and that the weekly meetings with the mentor were helpful. Furthermore, the internship with The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers provided practical lessons about what life is like when joining the workforce.
“I’m used to having my own car. So, having to take a bus to a train and the timing of it all was scary, but I ended up really liking it,” says Yager. “I learned a lot about working in an office and came out of it with a different viewpoint.”
Visit the Career Connections page to learn more about how Landmark College supports students with the next steps after college.