AsIAm and Intreo Autism Employment Seminar & Job Fair
Work Your Way brings Autistic jobseekers, employers and support organisations together for a practical day focused on employment, inclusive recruitment and career opportunities.
Hosted by AsIAm and Intreo, the event gives Autistic jobseekers the opportunity to meet employers, explore job opportunities and develop their professional skills. Employers can also learn more about inclusive employment practices and the supports available to help recruit, retain and support Autistic employees.
This is a free event.
With thanks to Community Foundation Ireland for their sponsorship of this event.
Event details
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Who is the event for?
Autistic jobseekers
Meet employers, explore employment opportunities, hear from other Autistic employees and take part in practical CV and interview workshops.
Employers
Learn more about inclusive recruitment, hear directly from organisations employing Autistic people, explore Government employment supports and apply for a free recruitment stand at the event.
Employers: take part in the Recruitment Showcase
Employers can apply for a free recruitment stand at Work Your Way and meet Autistic jobseekers directly during the Recruitment Showcase.
Apply for a free recruitment standWhat to expect
Department of Social Protection supports
Learn about employment schemes and grants including the Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP), Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS) and Work and Access.
Partnership in action
Edel McSorley, Operations Director at Mr Price Branded Bargains, will discuss the Partnership Framework and The Mr Price Way.
Be Your Own Boss
JulieAnn McCann, General Manager with Turas Nua, will introduce the Be Your Own Boss self-employment programme.
Champion Employers: Inclusive Hiring
The employer panel will explore the experience of employing Autistic staff, AsIAm’s Champion Employer Programme and the Department of Social Protection’s Work & Access supports.
Community Voice
Autistic employees will share their lived experience of gaining employment and working with inclusive employers.
Autism Employment Programme
Stephen Large and Mairéad McHale from the AsIAm Employment Team will discuss Autism unemployment and AsIAm’s employment programmes for employers and jobseekers.
Event schedule
View the full Work Your Way schedule and exhibitor information below.
View full event schedule
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12:45pm–2:00pm
Recruitment Showcase
Meet employers, explore job opportunities and connect directly with organisations providing employment, Autism, education and training supports.
A light lunch will be served from 1:00pm.
Who will be there?
A range of employers, Autism organisations, employment services and education and training providers will have stands at Work Your Way.
Employer Recruitment Stands
Autism Organisations, Employment Services, Education & Training Providers
Meet organisations offering information, employment supports, education, training and services.
Career workshops
Dedicated afternoon workshops for Autistic jobseekers will provide practical support with two key parts of the recruitment process.
CV Development
Practical guidance to help jobseekers develop and strengthen their CV.
Interview Skills
Support and practical advice to help prepare for the interview process.
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Join us at Work Your Way
Whether you are an Autistic person looking for employment or an employer interested in building a more inclusive workplace, Work Your Way is an opportunity to connect, learn and explore what comes next.
This is a free event.
Register nowFor more information, email employer@welfare.ie.
With thanks to Community Foundation Ireland for their sponsorship of this event.