Power to Choose.
YOUNG ADULT TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM
Gemba Boise helps young adults—including those who are neurodivergent or on the autism spectrum—transition into adulthood by assessing their personality, values, motivators, purposes, and passions. Using this insight, we guide them in setting clear, meaningful goals for their future.
Space to Grow.
learn.
DISCOVER.
thrive.
Transitioning to adulthood is not easy.
Gemba Boise is uniquely designed for young adults navigating this complex stage of life. We assesses personality types, values, motivators, purposes, and passions. With this valuable information, we help structure individualized paths that align with each young adult’s unique strengths and aspirations.
We recognize that neurodiversity plays an important role in how individuals grow, communicate, and set goals. Our approach is inclusive and supportive of different ways of thinking, learning, and engaging with the world. Gemba provides a space where neurodivergent young adults can thrive—not by changing who they are, but by building a life that fits.
Our process is also valuable in helping parents better understand and support their adult children on their life journey.
WHAT does GEMBA mean?
The Japanese definition of Gemba 現場 is “the actual place.” In the business world, the definition refers to “the place where value is created.”
The Gemba Program located in Boise, Idaho is designed for 17-25 year olds who want to approach adulthood with a purposeful pace. Life moves at a fast pace and the transition to college and the working world is a big step. We want to join those young adults wanting to slow their pace, explore their interests, and find their purpose and path.
LIFE WITH GEMBA BOISE.
Our program provides young adults—including those who are neurodivergent, autistic, or on the autism spectrum (ASD)—with practical learning opportunities to navigate the journey of continuous improvement. We honor diverse ways of thinking and provide the tools and support needed to grow with confidence, purpose, and self-awareness.
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The Gemba Program provides a combination of structure and individual customization. Once you have identified your path, we assist in supporting you on it. All clients will have a schedule, but each schedule looks different. If you have an internship, part-time job, or are taking a class (or classes) at Boise State University, it will look different. Our team works with you to customize and balance a path that works for you.
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Boise, Idaho is located in the southwestern part of the state. The city is the state capital, and includes Boise State University. Over recent years Boise has experienced rapid growth due to its livability. Boise offers access to great urban running/ biking trails, and is in close proximity to the world-class outdoor recreation that the Rocky Mountain region provides. Gemba Gap is located about 20 minutes from the Boise airport.
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Most of our young adult clients stay with Gemba for 9-12 months, or around an academic year (about 2 semesters). We do require clients to a minimum of a 4-month stay, or at least one semester, for most plans.
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There is no one size fits all plan for technology. Some young adults do come to Gemba with a past of misuse of technology. For those young adults, we work on collaborative agreements of limits around personal technology with the ultimate goal of having the individual be able to manage daily technology use in a healthy way. Often, a guideline in our program housing is personal technology is turned off during sleeping hours to promote healthy sleep hygiene.
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Young adults come to Gemba from all over the country. Some move on after Gemba to a 4 year college somewhere else in the country. Some of our clients stay in Boise, and continue to work or go to school. These young adults often receive check-ins from time to time with the Gemba team.
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Yes! We love to have potential clients and families tour the Gemba Boise Program. Tours provide a chance to see our offices and student hub space, meet staff and other clients, see our program housing, and get a feel for the Boise community. Tours are a chance for our team to get a sense of the level of support an individual will need. We are also able to schedule virtual tours. Please email info@gemba.com to set up a virtual tour.
GEMBA BOISE
FORGE your OWN PATH.
Transitioning to adulthood is a challenging journey. Our customized process explores various options tailored to different personality types, learning styles, and aspirations. By uncovering interests and potential paths, our program assists young adults in finding fulfillment and success in their lives.
ACADEMIC
SUPPORT
Gemba offers educational coaching for students to improve executive functioning skills like time management, prioritizing, completing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
LIFE SKILLS
MENTORING
We offer tailored life skills coaching for independent living and career development focusing on hygiene, sleep, nutrition, cooking, exercise, health, social skills, financial literacy, and job skills.
COUNSELING &
FAMILY SUPPORT
We recognize differing views on your path into adulthood. Our team collaborates with your parents to trust and respect this transition period as you develop a thoughtful plan for life after Gemba Boise.
At Gemba Boise, we focus on working with individuals ages 17 to 25 who are seeking guidance in navigating their next steps in life. We recognize and support neurodivergent young adults, including those with autism or ADHD, by focusing on their strengths, goals, and potential—not just their diagnoses.