Hire Autism recently published two new employment-related articles on its website. These articles aim to provide much-needed answers to job seekers’ frequently asked questions. Additionally, each article features input from community members who have experience with the topic. “Making the Most of Career Fairs” discusses what career fairs are and how they are helpful in…
Hire Autism welcomes its spring navigator cohort of eight talented volunteers. Congratulations to Debbie Lamb, Orissa Adams, Leon Carter, Lorraine Hernandez, Cherish Holder, Ganesh Sawant, Jack James, and Katie Hanson! These new navigators will offer invaluable support in refining resumes, crafting compelling cover letters, honing interview skills, and building confidence. While they come from various…
Hire Autism posts featured articles on various employment topics to provide much-needed answers to common job search-related questions. Read the newest articles: Understanding Keywords and Applicant Tracking Systems describes what applicant tracking systems are and why they are important to job seekers, provides formatting tips for job search documents, and discusses the importance of incorporating…
While Autism Acceptance Month has come and gone, we know many of you wish to remain active, do more for the cause, or start something new. Here are some ways to do just that. Volunteer Your Time Are you a parent, educator, or autistic individual who: Wants to share your unique advice or story with…
Hire Autism recently added two new resources to its website to support autistic adults in finding meaningful employment. Job Scam Resource Unfortunately, job scams pose a real risk to job seekers searching for their next employment opportunity. With this in mind, Hire Autism wrote Job Scams: What to Look for and Common Red Flags to…
OAR supports local communities with valuable resources, assists autistic individuals preparing for employment, and raises funds to support autism research studies. You can join our mission and help make a difference. Here’s how you can help. Goal 1: Support the autism community with information (autistics, families, educators, professionals). OAR’s collection of guidebooks, manuals, curricula, and…
Hire Autism welcomed two new groups of navigators in January and February. Eight volunteers, from various personal and professional backgrounds, made up the two groups. They are: Arielle Belanger Ashley Perez Brian Posner Jai Jain Jessica Olson Steven Egee Sylvia Musselman Thomas Templer These newest navigators are eager to get started helping autistic job seekers…
As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, OAR is also looking ahead to the ambitious goals it has set for 2024, including goals for Autism Acceptance Month. Join us to promote autism awareness and acceptance in your community and across the country. Goal 1: Support the autism community with information (autistics, families, educators,…
After working hard to obtain an electrical engineering degree with honors, job seeker Andrea Camacho was surprised to find the job search an even more daunting process than tackling her rigorous education. Following nine months of an on-off job search, Camacho was determined to find employment relevant to her education, which led her to reach…
OAR is excited to announce that applications are open for the Synchrony Tech Scholarship. Unlike OAR’s other scholarships, which support autistic students pursuing two- and four-year degree programs, the Synchrony Tech Scholarship supports autistic adults interested in pursuing or advancing their careers in IT-related or technical fields by obtaining a technology-related certification. Scholarship award amounts…
