The Nextwork Employment process begins with unique, strengths-based assessments designed to remove anxiety from the situation and provide an opportunity for our clients to show their strengths.

Using Lego robotics kits, we observe the client’s visual spatial ability, what type of learner they are, how they handle questions and challenges, and their problem recognition and solving skills.

Following the Lego assessment, we may recommend a second assessment called NeuroVersity. This assessment is conducted in a group for one week, and uses SketchUp, a 3D graphic design program. We hire local architects to come in and teach the tools, then give an assignment to the participants.

During the course of the week, we observe how well they follow instructions, how they work and collaborate with peers  in the group, how they navigate the 3D environment using their visual-spatial skills, and how they accomplish the assignment.

This assessment often reveals unique skills with art and creativity, or it reveals how much direction they need in a given assignment and whether or not they will ask for help when needed, or whether they will figure things out on their own. Both of these assessments help us identify key strengths and how they might apply to certain tasks and settings in the workplace.

The assessment is a key element in identifying a career path and where an individual is in their progression to their job of choice. Following the assessment, we make recommendations for next steps, which include Job Readiness Training or Job Development