Autism Job Fair
~Sensory Friendly~
Sponsored by Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, and Rio Salado College
March 13th, 2019
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Rio Salado College, 3320 S. Price Rd, Tempe, 85282 (SW corner of Southern and 101)
Sensory Friendly ~ This year the Job Fair will once again 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 fourth Autism Job Fair. Workshops for adults on the autism spectrum and their parents/job coaches every half hour. 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:
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Registration
9:00 - 9:45 AM: Employer workshop: Learn about employing adults on the autism spectrum and their strengths and challenges.
9:30 - 11:30 AM: 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.
Workshop Times: 9:30; 10:30; 11:30 AM
Attendance at the workshop is strongly encouraged, but not required to attend the Job Fair.
10:00 - 1:00 PM Job fair: Adults with ASD (and their parent/job coach if desired) meet with prospective employers individually or in small groups. Also opportunity to meet with provider agencies.
**In order to attend the Job Fair, participants must register for one of three times:
10 - 11AM or 11AM - 12PM or 12 - 1PM
FREE, but Registration is Required. Professional clothing is recommended. Parents and Job Coaches welcome.
JUST ADDED: Center for Autism & Related Disorders (C.A.R.D.) will be providing Mock Interviews to practice interview skills before going to the Job Fair.
Must sign up for the Mock Interviews AND the Job Fair in order to attend.
Click HERE to sign up for the Mock Interviews!
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If you are an employer looking to participate in this Autism Job Fair, please contact Tim Stump at TStump@azdes.gov
Thank you employers currently signed up to attend:
TEK
24 - 7 Intouch
A Caring Heart of Scottsdale
Amazon/Beacon
Aramark
Carollo Engineers, Inc
City of Tempe BEST
DES
Fry's Food
Honor Health
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Levy Restaurants
Shamrock Foods
Synchrony Financial
The Precisionists
Verizon Wireless
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