The EmployME Job Seeker Program is designed specifically to empower and support Autistic self-advocates in their journey towards meaningful employment. AutismTN's EmployME program is strengths-based and centers neurodiversity by celebrating and embracing the diverse and unique perspectives of Autistic people. The program also includes online pre-employment resources, independent living supports, and a growing list of inclusive employers.
August Registration Coming Soon!
AutismTN is offering quarterly EmployME small group sessions which include a series of four hybrid sessions taking place weekly over the course of one month:
Participants will also receive AutismTN's Job Seeker Resource Guide and access to the closed EmployMe job-seekers Facebook group to connect, share perspectives and support each other in their journeys. Participants will also have the option to schedule a one-hour one-on-one coaching session with the facilitator to delve deeper into the discussed topics, receive guidance on specific job opportunities, or receive personalized career advice. |
Upcoming 2024 EmployME Small Group Sessions Schedule:
August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 6:00 p.m. CT | Cost (total for the full series of four sessions): This program is currently free thanks to the generosity of our grantor: |
We are thankful to our grantors, The Glen and Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Trust and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, for awarding the funding to help make EmployME possible and to the AutismTN staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, stakeholders, and those actually Autistic job-seekers for helping us create a meaningful program.