Philadelphia’s ‘Popcorn for the People’ Creates Careers for Neurodivergent Adults
NBC Palm Springs
Philadelphia’s 'Popcorn for the People' provides meaningful employment opportunities for neurodivergent adults, offering training, career advancement, and fair wages. The social enterprise partners with organizations like the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation and Wawa to create inclusive work environments and reinvest profits into expanding job opportunities. Employees report a strong sense of belonging and fulfillment through their work in the gourmet popcorn business.
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