EmployME - Small Group Classes

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.

AutismTN is offering EmployME small group sessions which include a series of four webinars taking place weekly over the course of one month:

• Webinar 1: Introduction: Understanding and Developing Your Skills and Aptitudes, and Beginning Your Job Search
• Webinar 2: Building Your Professional Profile: Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Applications
• Webinar 3: Mastering Interview Techniques and Strategies
• Webinar 4: Networking, Navigating the Workplace, and Self-Advocacy

Participants will also have the option to schedule a one-hour one-on-one coaching session to delve deeper into the discussed topics, receive guidance on specific job opportunities, or receive personalized career advice.

Facilitator
EmployME Job Seeker small group sessions are facilitated by Casey Davis, Adult Program Director at Autism Tennessee. As a seasoned professional with over a decade of leadership experience and a background in managing teams, hiring staff, and coaching individuals, Casey brings a wealth of experience to EmployME participants. At the Boston-based public media station WGBH, Casey managed a team of up to eight staff, where she also directed multiple federally funded fellowship programs. As an adjunct professor at LSU, she regularly guides students in their career development. Casey has also provided mentorship to Autistic adults through the Lurie Center for Autism's Aspire internship program. Casey became aware that she is Autistic at the age of 33. She is particularly passionate about supporting fellow Autistic community members in pursuing and realizing their personal and professional goals and to helping create truly inclusive workplaces where everyone feels like they belong.

Cost (total for the full series of four webinars):
AutismTN Members : $75
(Members includes Self Advocates and all Family member levels)

Non-Members: $100

• Please confirm that you can attend all four classes before registering.
• We charge a registration fee for EmployME to help cover our organization's costs in developing the curriculum, running the small group sessions, and offering the one-on-one coaching meetings. If the cost of EmployME is a barrier for you that would prevent your participation, please reach out to us at admin@autismtn.org, and we can discuss options.
• Zoom Sessions will be recorded for program training and improvement purposes.  You will be asked to complete a survey upon completion of the program.  
• If you are a service provider and have questions about EmployME, please contact Casey Davis, Adult Program Director, at casey@autismtn.org.