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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 …

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 …