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OAR’s Hire Autism Program is ending the year on a high note, onboarding a new navigator cohort. Please join us in welcoming our latest volunteers, who will help autistic job seekers build their job search materials, skills, and confidence.

The eight new navigators are Tricia O’Brien, Thomas Goodrich, Cody Keenan, Cali Clarke, Marcus Leef, Meret Ashamalla, Jessica Moore, and Sarah Jacobs. These volunteers, who come from varied personal and professional backgrounds, stepped forward to support autistic adults in their job search. They will help job seekers refine their resumes, cover letters, and interview skills to move them closer to new and rewarding employment opportunities.

“Working with Hire Autism has been a transformative journey for me,” noted Brandon, a previous job seeker. “My navigator’s patience and dedication were instrumental in helping me explore and understand my professional identity. My navigator guided me through weeks of self-reflection, enabling me to clearly define my leadership style.”

Are you or someone you know interested in mentoring autistic job seekers? Apply for our January 2025 navigator cohort. Applications close Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

If you have questions about the Navigator Program or other volunteer opportunities, contact the Hire Autism team at mail @ hireautism.org