Canaan Cassano has known what he wanted to do with his life since he was in 5th grade. Today, he is living out his dream of working with computers right here at Living Resources. Canaan is a graduate of Living Resources’ College Experience Program and now he works part-time as a Computer Support Specialist.
Canaan began his career in computers as an intern at Bethlehem High School. There, he assisted with setting up and troubleshooting audio/visual equipment. From there, he went on to intern at the College of Saint Rose prior to their closure. In October of 2023, he began interning at Living Resources, assisting with repairing laptops and desktops, as well as troubleshooting other computer issues as they arose. Five short months into this internship, he was offered the position as a part-time employee and he couldn’t be happier. He loves working at Living Resources and says everyone is really nice and he is making meaningful connections with his co-workers.
When asked about his performance, his job coach Mikayla says he is incredibly independent and needs little coaching when it comes to professional matters. They mostly work on socialization and keeping organized. They’ve only worked together for a few months, but Mikayla says she sees great improvement in Canaan and can’t wait to see where this position will take him.
Way to go Canaan, keep up the great work!
Living Resources has been providing supported employment services in Albany, NY as well as the surrounding Capital Region since 1985. Our Employment Program has sought to assist individuals with disabilities pursue meaningful career opportunities. To learn more, click here.