AsIAm Employment Seminar & Careers Event
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AsIAm is an Autistic-led advocacy organisation that embraces neuro-affirmative approaches to inclusivity, acceptance and participation. AsIAm's vision is a society in which every Autistic person is accepted “as they are” – equal, valued, and respected. Our purpose is to advocate for an inclusive society for Autistic people that is accessible, accepting and affirming.
We know that 80-85% of Autistic people in Ireland are unemployed or underemployed. This not only has significant financial consequences for our community, but also contributes to social isolation and a loss of independence and dignity. Critically, it represents a major loss of talent to both employers and our society. We know diverse workplaces are more successful and yet the knowledge, experience, expertise, and unique perspective of our community is all too often lost.
This situation can be changed. It will not require vast Government financial investment, or enormous new programmes. Instead, it will require changes to ways of thinking and working, which can often be small, inexpensive, and capable of rapid implementation. Many of these changes will not only benefit Autistic people but all employees, jobseekers and employers.
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, AsIAm will hold an Employment Seminar and Careers Event at at ATU Sligo campus in collaboration with the ATU Disability and Learning Support Service and the ATU Careers Service.
You'll have the chance to:
✅ Hear from Adam Harris and the AsIAm Employment Team about AsIAm’s programmes designed to tackle autism unemployment.
✅ Learn about employment supports offered by the Department of Social Protection.
✅ Engage with autism service and education organisations, and Autistic community members.
✅ Partake in CV Development and Interview Skills Workshops for Autistic Jobseekers.
Event Schedule
Schedule is subject to change. This is a free event.
Seminar sponsored by Irishjobs.
With special thanks to ATU for hosting this AsIAm Employment Seminar and to the ATU Disability and Learning Support Service and ATU Careers Service for their support.
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