Autism Hiring Program Accepting Applications for Spring

Applications are now being accepted for The Autism Hiring Program’s spring 2021 session.

The program, sponsored by the Howard County Autism Society, seeks to advance neurodiversity in the workplace by addressing the needs of autistic adults who have high-level, marketable skills but would benefit from skills assessment, interview preparation and social navigation for a more competitive advantage.

At the same time, it connects businesses in Central Maryland with some extraordinary, untapped talent. The program provides ongoing training and supports for both the employer, their staff and new hire.

Candidates interested in participating for the spring session can access the application at https://howard-autism.org/autism-hiring-program/. Applications are due March 15, 2021 and the program will begin virtually in mid-April 2021.

Employers who would like to learn more are encouraged to visit https://howard-autism.org/autism-hiring-program/ for more information, flyer and candidate profiles

Questions? Email or call Melissa Rosenberg, melissa.rosenberg@howard-autism.org or 410-290-3466.

Support for the program has been provided by Howard County, MD, Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, and Arbor Dog Foundation. Organizational partners include Accessible Resources for Independence, UMBC Training Center, and the Maryland Workforce Development Center.

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