7th ANNUAL
JOB FAIR
FOR AUTISTIC
JOB SEEKERS
Virtual and In-Person
An event in support of autism awareness month, we aim to break the stigmas associated with autistic job seekers contributing to the workforce.
Event Schedules
LOCATION
REMO Vitual Booth Experience
TIME
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Pacific
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Mountain
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Central
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Atlantic
1:30 pm – 6:30 pm Newfoundland
This year, we are proud to announce that we are working with Jake's House, a non-profit organization that has been supporting the autism community and those with other developmental disabilities for almost 20 years. Together, we aim to connect individuals with autism or developmental disabilities with meaningful employment opportunities, and to promote a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
LOCATION
Sir John A Macdonald Building
144 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5B
TIME
12 pm - 4pm
This year, we are proud to announce that we are working with Jake's House, a non-profit organization that has been supporting the autism community and those with other developmental disabilities for almost 20 years. Together, we aim to connect individuals with autism or developmental disabilities with meaningful employment opportunities, and to promote a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
LOCATION
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
300 King St, London, ON N6B 1S2
TIME
12 pm - 4pm
ABOUT US
Who We Are.
Our Mission
We aim to continue breaking the stigma associated with neurodivergent individuals contributing to the workforce.
Our Vision
Four goals that have now become the pillars of Spectrum Works - employment, awareness, education, and most importantly, hope. Hope for a bright future for those living with Autism and their families.
Our Purpose
Helping autistic job seekers find employment, educate and bring awareness.
Why Virtual?
Hosting a virtual event allows us: Firstly, to scale the event across Canada, enabling us to reach more communities outside major Canadian cities. Secondly, To mitigate in-person crowds and situations that may be stressful for those who experience social anxiety or sensory overload.
Who Is This For?
2800+ people living with ASD attended our job fair seeking employment and are joined by notable employers and service providers who believe in our mission.
Why Should I Join?
This is an opportunity for employers like yourself to diversify your team and meet amazing potential employees you wouldn’t have otherwise met. Likewise job seekers will be given the chance to meet with hiring managers and employers, gain insight into different industries, network with peers and experts, find new opportunities and discover potential jobs.
Why Hire People Who Are Neurodiverse?
✓ Rule abiding ✓ Ability to spot deviances
✓ Results-driven ✓ Minimal assumptions or biases
✓ Talent for detail ✓ Heightened pattern recognition
✓ Out-of-the-box thinking
✓ Focused concentration
✓ Perseverance and tenacity
✓ Productive; can perform equal to or better than their peers (up to 140%)
✓ Anticipate market changes
✓ Meet or exceed financial targets
✓ Increase innovation and creativity
✓ Improve company image and reputation
✓ Contribute to improved social agenda
✓ Increase company and team perspectives
✓ Improve morale and employee engagement
✓ Better problem solving and decision making
Job Skill Workshops
We want all the job seekers who attend our event to have the best chance possible at obtaining meaningful employment. We aid you every step of the way from best practices to pre-recorded webinars.
Resume/Employment Consulting
We have created both a resume building booth and an interview prep booth with a pre-recorded video, as well as a live attendant, to assist with any questions surrounding building a good resume.
Networking Opportunities
Our event will give you the opportunity to not only gain meaningful employment - but also make meaningful connections. Join virtual conversation rooms and potentially make a friend or two, or even create your own room highlighting specific topics of conversation around things that interest you.
A Big Thank You to Our Partners
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