Autism Job Fair
~Sensory Friendly~
Sponsored by Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, and Rio Salado College
April 10th, 2018
1:00-4:45PM
Sponsored by Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, and Rio Salado College
Location: Rio Salado College, 3320 S. Price Rd, Tempe, 85282 (SW corner of Southern and 101)
Sensory Friendly ~ This year the Job Fair will be split into 15-20 rooms with employers in each room, so it will be much quieter and more individualized.
Come join us for our third Autism Job Fair. Half-Hour workshops for adults on the autism spectrum and their parents/job coaches. Learn about the job fair and how to find and keep a job. Meet with employers, share your resume and practice interview skills. Parents/job coaches are encouraged to attend.
Schedule:
*Just added: Mock Interviews provided by C.A.R.D. There will be only be 10 participants with autism in each Mock Interview session at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30. Please click HERE in order to register. (This is a separate registration from the Job Fair)
1:00-4:00 Registration
12:30-1:15 Employer workshop: Learn about employing adults on the autism spectrum and their strengths and challenges.
Half-Hour Workshops for adults on the autism spectrum and their parents/job coaches: Learn about the job fair, how to find a job, and how to keep a job.
Times: 1:00; 2:00; 3:00
Attendance at the workshop is strongly encouraged, but not required to attend the Job Fair.
1:30-4:45 Job fair: Adults with ASD (and their parent/job coach if desired) meet with prospective employers individually. Also opportunity to meet with provider agencies.
**Must register for one of three times: 1:30-2:30, 2:30-3:30, 3:30-4:30 in order to attend.**
FREE, but Registration is Required. Professional clothing is recommended. Parents and Job Coaches welcome.
Employers: Contact Tim Stump at TStump@azdes.gov
