Finding a Summer Job or Internship in College
Maybe you’re looking for experience in your desired career field. Or maybe your parents said it’s time for you to pay for some things…
Synchrony Pledges $200,000 for New Scholarships
OAR is excited to announce that Synchrony has pledged $200,000 over the next two years to support the Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students…
Jobtimize Pilot Extended Through End of 2020
Due to the changes COVID-19 has wrought on the employment market, OAR has extended our Jobtimize pilot through the end of the 2020…
Mentors Help Young Adults Find Ideal Jobs
Adults with autism often face high levels of unemployment because of their social and communication challenges. OAR created a new program that aims…
Set Goals As A Self-Employed Artist
Many people with autism find comfort in structure, lists, and routines. Not me. I’m one of those people who absolutely cannot operate within such…
OAR Awards $1 Million in Scholarships Since 2007
OAR takes great pleasure in announcing the 2019 recipients of the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship and Schwallie Family Scholarship. The two…
Trains: How My Special Interest Became My Career
Many children are born with two natural fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noise. For me, it all started at…
Quiz: Test Your Interview Skills
Interviews can be far from easy, but there are lots of tips and tricks to perform well. Take this quiz to see if you…
Quiz: How Do You Handle Tricky Job Situations?
Knowing what to do and say can be hard, inside and outside of the office. Take this quiz to see how you handle some…
What You Need to Know About Interviewing in College
If potential employers or campus organizations are impressed by your resume, you may be invited for an interview. The interview is where you can…
Writing a Resume – Where to Begin?
Whether you’re applying for an on-campus job, leadership position for a campus organization, or a summer internship, a resume is important because it reflects…
What Kind of Job Should You Pursue?
Time to do some soul searching! Do you want a part-time job during the academic year? Can you balance classes and employment? Are you…
