What is Techtonic?
Let’s talk about something huge, game-changing, and downright exciting—Techtonic. This isn’t just another IT business; it’s Jonathan’s Landing Foundation’s first social enterprise, and it’s on a mission to create brighter futures for neurodiverse adults.
Techtonic is a top-tier IT managed services provider offering mobile device repair, reverse logistics, and device management. But what really makes us stand out? Our workforce.
Techtonic is powered by an integrated workforce of certified technicians who experience autism and other neurodiversities.
We’re setting a new standard for workplace inclusion, and showing the world what’s possible for adults with autism when they are given the right tools and opportunities.
Want to be part of this movement? Keep reading.
Why Device Repair?
We chose to focus on device repair for three very good reasons:
- The Demand Is Huge: The device repair industry is short 20,000 technicians. That’s a massive skills gap—and an incredible opportunity to train the next generation of experts.
- It’s a Perfect Fit: Many neurodiverse individuals thrive with tasks that involve repetition, lists, and organization, and more than just thriving, tasks like this can also be used as powerful coping mechanisms. Device repair offers the perfect blend of focus and precision to turn those strengths into careers.
- Everyone Needs It: Phones, tablets, laptops—everyone uses them. By focusing on devices, we’re meeting a universal need while empowering our workforce.
What's a Social Enterprise?
Great question. A social enterprise isn’t your typical business. While most companies focus solely on profits, social enterprises like Techtonic channel those profits into solving societal challenges.
At Techtonic, every dollar earned from repairing and managing devices is reinvested into programs that make a difference—like housing and workforce development for neurodiverse adults. Why? Because when neurodiverse individuals turn 22, many of the resources they depend on disappear. This gap, known as the “services cliff,” creates significant hardships for families and individuals. We’re here to bridge that gap by providing pathways to independence and alleviating financial strain for families.
To make independence achievable, we’ve built a model where living and working are treated as equal priorities—they must go hand in hand.
Profits from Techtonic fund programs within the Techtonic Social Enterprise, including:
- Techtonic Workforce Academy: Offers training and certifications in IT repair, paving the way to financial independence and helping achieve our goal of creating 5,000 career pathways.
- Techtonic Demo Days: Hands-on experiences that introduce neurodiverse individuals to the world of device repair, sparking interest and identifying skills.
With other funding helping to support residential programs in JLF’s intentional living community, set to break ground in 2025.
Building Techtonic - A Team Effort
Let’s be real—it wasn’t easy getting here. We had a bold vision: creating lives of dignity and purpose for adults with autism.
To pull this off, we needed help. So, we brought in amazing partners:
- iFixYouri to help guide the business side.
- CTIA, the leader in WISE certifications for device repair.
- Stratix, a 40-year industry veteran in device disposition.
- Samsung, the makers of the very devices we repair.
- Schools and Organizations: To bring these opportunities to individuals, we’ve partnered with organizations like OCA, NonPareil, Osceola County School District, and UCF CARD.
It takes a village. Together, we’re tackling a challenge that affects everyone—and we believe everyone can be part of the solution.
The Services Cliff
At 22, many neurodiverse individuals lose access to crucial resources. It’s like falling off a cliff—and there’s no safety net. The high level of structure and support provided in schools significantly diminishes or ends altogether as individuals transition into adulthood, leaving them and their families to navigate paths to independence with little guidance or support. In 2012, only 53.4% of young adults with autism had ever worked for pay after high school, the lowest rate among disability groups. With autism diagnoses now at 1 in 36 children (and counting), the need is growing every day.
Here’s the thing: there’s no state or federal solution to this problem. That’s why Jonathan’s Landing Foundation is stepping up to create something new. Everything we’re doing—every program, every partnership—is part of a larger mission to build an open-source model for supporting neurodiverse adults.
And when we’re done? We’re giving that model away for free so every city can create its own solutions.
Techtonic Workforce Academy
Through the Techtonic Workforce Academy, we are creating 5,000 career pathways for adults with autism and other neurodiversities. Here’s how we’re training the next generation of neurodiverse technicians:
- Demo Days: This is an entryway into our Workforce Academy. Through our partnerships with schools and organizations, we host hands-on instructor led events where neurodiverse individuals can explore their interest and aptitude in device repair.
- WISE Certifications: With our partner CTIA, participants earn industry-recognized credentials through a universal learning curriculum.
- Real-World Experience: Apprenticeships at Techtonic’s Device Depot empower participants to apply their skills in a professional setting.
Join the Movement - The Million Device Drive
Techtonic isn’t just a social enterprise—it’s a movement for inclusion. And guess what? You can be part of it.
Introducing the Million Device Drive—our ambitious plan to collect 1 million old, broken, or unused devices. Phones, laptops, tablets—whatever’s gathering dust in your drawer could become the key to a brighter future.
Here’s how your donation helps:
- Training Neurodiverse Adults: Devices are used in hands-on training programs.
- Funding Programs: Each device supports housing and career initiatives.
- Reducing E-Waste: Your old tech gets a second life, benefiting people and the planet.
Ready to make a difference? Let’s do this together. Donate your personal devices, or contact us to learn how you can host a device drive at your company
