TACT

TACT is taking a big bite out of the Big Apple!

Thanks to the incredible support of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, along with Tao Group Hospitality, The Fedcap Group, and Civic Hall, neurodiverse students are gaining hands-on culinary training and a direct pathway to future careers in New York City.

The best part? This program is being offered free to participating students because of Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation generous investment in opportunity and workforce development.

From Colorado to New York, TACT is helping students turn passion into profession.

We're excited that TACT - Teaching the Autism Community Trades' first-ever program in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality will soon launch in NY! Interested in culinary? Want to learn in a state-of-the-art kitchen/event center? Limited space available, so enroll ASAP!

How do you teach a smile?

At TACT, we believe you don't teach a smile, you inspire one.

This week marked the first day of TACT Summer Camp, where students won't just learn new skills, they'll build confidence, friendships, and futures.

Sometimes the most powerful tool in the room isn't a wrench, a screwdriver , or a hammer.
It's the smile that appears when someone realizes:

"I can do this."

Do you know the power of the 4 E’s: Encourage. Empower. Educate. Employ.

TACT’s graduation & celebration.

Hundreds of TACT staff, families, friends, partners, and supporters came together to celebrate students who pushed beyond barriers, exceeded expectations, and proved what is possible when opportunity meets determination.

It is proof that empowerment is bigger than a smile, bigger than a toolbox, and bigger than hands-on training.

It is belief.
Belief in students who were too often underestimated.
Belief in futures that others said were impossible.
Belief that adversity does not define potential.

The world talks about workforce shortages.
Maybe the future workforce has been waiting for someone to believe in them all along.

On this day, TACT celebrated more than achievement.
We celebrated the potential of tomorrow!

Just 48 hours away!

Do you want to see how TACT fills positions, builds futures, and changes lives?

Join us as we celebrate a year of growth, achievement, and opportunity at TACT.

It looks like TACT students are stepping into industries that once overlooked neurodiverse talent and now cannot ignore the impact they are making.

AutoNation Subaru
Aerotek
Armstrong Steel
Norfolk Iron and Metal & Metal
SJS Millwork
SHE, Software and Hardware Expertise LLC
Trane
Maybe the solution has been here all along.

Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
TACT | 2960 S. Umatilla Street, Englewood, CO
Games | Food | Ice Cream | Music

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

What happens when belief meets opportunity?

Lives change.

TACT was incredibly honored to welcome the Daniels Fund team for a tour of TACT and to share the continued growth, vision, and impact being created through hands-on education and workforce development for the neurodiverse community.

This relationship, built over more than many years through the leadership of Becky Mershon, VP Programs, Operations & Interim President, TACT and Kevin Tarrant, Board Chair, has been rooted in something far greater than funding. It has been built on belief.

Belief from Hanna Skandera, President & CEO, and the entire Daniels Fund team that individuals deserve not just support, but a hand-up, the opportunity to improve their lives, discover purpose, and eventually help others along the way.

That belief helped make the TACT Carbondale location possible, expanding opportunities for hands-on learning, workforce training, and meaningful futures for students and families.

At TACT, we often say that when someone believes in a student, confidence begins to grow. When a community believes in a mission, futures begin to change.

Tomorrow’s workforce at TACT is being built today, by minds the world once overlooked.

We are honored to be featured on page 16 of Crane Hub Magazine | March 2026 | Issue 3 | Volume 2. READ MORE: https://cranehubmagazine.cranehubglobal.com/books/jvjf/ =1

TACT is excited to explore a powerful collaboration with BedRock Technology and their innovative OverWatch system, connecting advanced manufacturing, workforce development, and real-world career pathways for neurodiverse students.

With proprietary targeting software, a physics-driven damping system, and a 30x HD optical camera, OverWatch brings precision, safety, accountability, and innovation to the skilled trades industry.

What excites TACT most is the opportunity for our students to be part of the future of manufacturing, technology, safety systems, and hands-on innovation.

We are especially grateful to Wade Bradshaw and Phillip Walker of BedRock Technology for their leadership, vision, and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for the next-generation workforce.

The future workforce is not coming.
It’s already here.

Do you want to see how TACT fills positions and builds futures?

Family and friends are invited to join us as we celebrate a year filled with growth, hard work, achievements, and unforgettable moments.
This is more than an end-of-year party — it is a chance to honor our students, staff, families, and the incredible TACT community that makes this place so special.

Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Games/Food/Ice Cream/Music
2960 S. Umatilla Street, Englewood, CO 80110

Come celebrate the progress, joy, and community we have built together.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Today, we celebrate the hearts behind every milestone, the mothers.

The ones who never stop believing.
The ones who comfort through the hard days, cheer through the victories, and love with endless strength and grace.

The ones who see light and possibility in their children long before the world can.

To every mom, grandmother, caregiver, and mother figure in our community, thank you for the countless ways you show up with love, even when no one is watching.

Your love leaves a lasting impact.