The Career Pathways program provides an opportunity for neurodiverse students to enhance both academic and professional skills in an empowering learning environment. Career Pathways students have brought their many strengths to over 40 other college programs and a variety of industries beyond graduation.

The placement is a key part of the program where students build on their professional skills and receive valuable mentorship through real-world employment experience. In partnering with the Career Pathways program, the community partner benefits from working with students with a unique perspective who are reliable, focused, supportive and empathetic, and who possess strong time management skills. It also provides the community partner with exposure to the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace, reinforcing the importance of diversity, inclusion and belonging.

• Students will be available for 5 hours of project work over 7 weeks (total of 35 hours)
• Students will be available virtually through Skype , Microsoft Teams, Zoom and/or email
• The community partner will be supported by the Field Placement Coordinator prior to the start of the project to coordinate all details, expectations and paperwork
• Throughout the duration of the project, students will be provided with ongoing direct supervision by Field Placement Coordinator; Field Placement Coordinator will also liaise with community partner should issues arise

Links:

The Business Case for Hiring an Person with a Disability

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Career Pathways Program Flyer

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