People on the autism spectrum face significant challenges in gaining meaningful employment opportunities –only 34% of autistic adults are currently in employment, which is significantly less than other people with a disability.
It is a priority of Amaze to increase the employment options for people on the autism spectrum.
Amaze along with Epic Employment, is hosting an employment forum in November which will provide key insights for young autistic adults, employers and careers teachers.
From this forum you will:
- Understand careers and career opportunities
- Learn practical tips for understanding skills and interests
- Have exposure to different services for career support
- Hear the lived expereince from Max Williams from the I CAN Network, career and employment professionals
What: Autism and Employment
Listen to 2 panels of speakers about their experience of autism and employment,
including Max from the I CAN Network
Morning tea
Panel 1—Job Preparation and Opportunities
Lunch
Panel 2—Experience and Disclosure
Afternoon tea
Free car parking and wi‐fi
Where: Moonee Valley Racecourse
When: 9.30am – 3.30pm, 17th November 2016
Why: Understand careers and career opportunies
Learn practical tips for understanding skills and interests
Have exposure to different services for career support
Hear from autistic adults, career and employment professionals
How: Book a ticket through Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/autism-employment-...
We are offering preferential tickets for autistic job seekers, please contact Claire to enquire
(03) 9657 1621 or claire.holden@amaze.org.au