Spectrum Advantage is a 16-week initiative that helps employers see the advantages of hiring people who live on the autism spectrum.
The unique qualities of autistic minds often make for excellent employees. Spectrum Advantage offers companies an opportunity to connect with an untapped, undiscovered talent pool and benefit from their specialized skills. Our program offers qualified individuals the opportunity to gain valuable professional work experience.
Talented, highly skilled individuals ready to bring unique strengths and perspectives to your team.
Our Autism Human Resources Consultant provides guidance, ensures effective communication, and helps address any questions or concerns.
Our Autism 101 presentation equips your team with the tools and insights to foster a neuro-inclusive workplace.
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.
Interested in getting started but curious about the timeline? This roadmap is for you.
Training
Our students are screened and training has commenced.
Interviews
Students are ready for the workforce. Are you hiring?
Internship
You've hired a candidate! Your coach will help bridge any gaps.
At Spectrum Advantage, we maintain a directory of trained and qualified autistic candidates, who could be an excellent fit for your job opening. Contact us at info@thespectrumadvantage.com to explore the possibility of finding the right candidate for your organization.
