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Teamwork and time management: Lessons from Autism Speaks intern, Binh… their chance of finding meaningful, full-time employment, this past Summer, Autism Speaks created the Iowa Summer Emersion Internship through generous funding provided by the state-government program, Future Ready Iowa. Six college students from … supervisors. Here, Binh, a 23-year-old senior from the University of Iowa, shares her experience and the importance of internships, with assistance from the UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) office. I have been lucky in that …

Coffee… adults with autism can gain critical work skills and experience by working in our various locations as interns.  During internships, adults with autism gain critical, general employability skills that can be applied to any job.  Beneficial …

6 tips for job seekers on the spectrum from someone who is autistic… doesn’t have to be paid work. Many applications I review list community service, volunteer work, independent study, internship, teacher’s assistant, self-employment, and training courses. Other ideas include: writing a blog or an online … gain experience through volunteer work. And you have nothing to lose by querying a company to ask if they are considering internships or know of similar companies hiring. List skills, aptitudes, and attributes Imagine yourself in the workforce …

Tips for autistic job seekers to find the right job… experiences. Then list your work history and experience. Make sure you include any non-paid work experiences too, including internships and volunteer activities. Write a cover letter. This will be used to introduce yourself to the people you hope …

Sweet Treats… ilovesweets and other area businesses, participants learn valuable workplace skills and upon successful completion of their internships, program participants are able to seek and secure competitive employment. ilovesweets.com Julia's Cookies  Julia …