AuSM Workshop: Working While Autistic

Date: October 9 , 2024; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Hosted by AuSM and Minnesota Independence College and Community
Presented by: Daren Howard (he/him) and Scott Schneider (he/him)
Pricing: $59.99 (NM), $49.99 (M), $39.99 (A)

Professional success is possible for every autistic adult. In this workshop, intended for autistic adults and those who support them, you will gain an understanding of key employment issues affecting the autism community and practical strategies for getting and keeping meaningful employment opportunities. We will explore topics like career advancement, job searches, resume building, interviewing, job performance, disclosure, and accommodations from a neurodivergent perspective.

Objectives

Participants will…
1. Consider their career goals and priorities
2. Demonstrate and understanding of the job search and interview process
3. Identify strategies that support success in the workplace
4. Understand what to consider when disclosing disabilities and seeking reasonable accommodations

Presenters

Daren Howard joined the Autism Society of Minnesota as the Deputy Director in 2022. He is an autistic parent of an autistic child and a nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of relevant experience. In addition to his executive leadership at the Autism Society of Minnesota, Daren helps organizations operationalize their understanding of autism and disability justice issues. Daren earned his MBA at California State University Dominguez Hills. He lives in Apple Valley, Minnesota with his spouse, Jacks, their child, and their pets Ziggy and Ricky Bobby.

As Careers Program Manager, Scott Schneider oversees MICC’s employment skills training curriculum, classroom instruction and individual participant employment services. He manages a staff of instructors and job developers who work with participants to develop workplace readiness skills as well as find and retain meaningful employment. Scott brings nearly a decade of experience in direct support of neurodivergent adults. He offers particular expertise in culinary instruction with years of experience working in commercial kitchens.

Registration opens on September 3.