You may have questions or may be hesitant taking the next step towards inclusive hiring, that’s normal. Here are some frequently asked questions that may bring some peace of mind. If you do not see your question listed here, feel free to reach out to our team at info@thespectrumadvantage.com.
If you hired someone with brown hair, and it didn’t work out, would you hire someone with brown hair again? Everyone is unique and come with different skillsets. Our ASD consultants are ready to support both you and our graduates through weekly coaching and communication during employment.
Although a person on the Autism Spectrum may require more detailed instructions when learning a task, the employer can expect a comparable or exceeded rate of production to that of a neurotypical employee. Recent statistics indicate that there are much lower rates of accidents with people with disabilities in the workplace.
We provide training to employers and staff at no cost.
Not usually. Here at Spectrum Advantage, we provide the level of support required for an employee to be successful. However, our participants are screened before entering the program for their employment readiness
Spectrum Advantage provides each partner company with an HR Consultant professional with an extensive background in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Although the internship funding ends after 12 weeks, we have a secondary funder that allows us to continue coaching if it is deemed necessary.
Research has demonstrated that hiring and supporting employees with disabilities, including autism, leads to improved profits.
Are you a qualified professional who is unable to find a job? Are you tired of being turned down after an interview? You’ve come to the right place. Spectrum Advantage helps adults with autism gain and retain meaningful employment.
The Spectrum Advantage Initiative is free of cost for both participants and employees. We are a government funded program.
Our 16-week initiative consists of 4 weeks of specialized in-class training, which includes lessons on advocacy for accommodation, applying for jobs, and mock interviews. Following the in-class training students may be connected with employer-partner for a 12-week internship and 1 on 1 employment coaching to ensure success.
Spectrum Advantage sees 80% of our participants become long term employees . Our program works.
We are able to make some exceptions on a case by case basis. Please email us at info@spectrumadvantage.com
Although the internship funding ends after 12 weeks, we have a secondary funder that allows us to continue coaching if it is deemed necessary.
Classes are Monday-Friday from 9am to 2pm for 4 weeks. Once you have applied and been interviewed you will be given the program start date and a calendar invite to all classes.
Here’s what others are saying
"Before I joined the Spectrum Advantage program, I had trouble knowing my employment-related strengths and the skills I needed to be successfully employed. I had the motivation to work and the drive to succeed but was missing some essential skills required for successful employment. Once I was in the program, my job coach helped me to uncover my strengths and focus on building a career that capitalizes on my abilities."
"We have hired repeatedly from the Spectrum Advantage initiative. The employees are dedicated, focused and hardworking. The supports they offer equips our team to better support our diverse staff."
