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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 …
Preparing for Employment… within different types of work. Examples of ways to explore careers while still in school include volunteer opportunities, internships and job sampling. There may even be opportunities at school to practice work – such as general office tasks, working in the school store or helping out at after school programs for younger children. Experiences such as internships can often help with skill building, job training and eventually the job application process. Your child may be …
Finding a Job that is Right for You… while you were in school or during the summer. All work experience is important and could help you get that next job. Internships and Apprenticeships A paid or unpaid internship is another way for you to learn vocational skills and gain …
Autistic people like me just want a chance to succeed… really hit home for me from my personal experiences trying to finding meaningful employment. I remember one of my first internships I ever received. I would be doing a 30-minute interview with Human Resources to decide whether or not I receive …
An employment success story from an Autism Speaks grantee… in my choice to pursue a job in the animal care field, but also the confidence I needed to get out there and go for internships/ a job in the field. I also think the program helped a lot by giving me an insight into the responsibilities of …
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 …