Join the Specialisterne Talent Community for neurodivergent job seekers, offering resources like skill-building and workshops for employment search support.
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Join the Specialisterne Talent Community
Are you a neurodivergent job seeker? Have you experienced barriers in finding work? We'd like to get to know you!
Fill out the questionnaire to join our growing community and get access to the following resources for your employment search at no cost:
- IBM SkillsBuild: Digital skill-building platform to explore learning pathways, develop new skills, and earn industry-recognized certifications.
- Dandelion Talent Newsletter: Monthly email updates on job opportunities with our employer partners (when available), resources, events, blog posts, and more.
- Dandelion Talent Workshops: Invitations to exclusive online events that we host throughout the year on employment-related topics, such as preparing for job interviews, navigating accommodations, and networking tips.
Please note: Employment is not guaranteed through our organization or employer partners.
If you have questions or would like to request accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
Are you eligible?
Specialisterne’s Talent Community is available to job seekers who:
1. Self-identify with the following neurodivergent labels or identities:
- Autism (including Asperger’s and PDD-NOS)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Learning Disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
- Intellectual Disability
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Tourette Syndrome
2. Have experienced barriers to finding and/or maintaining employment related to their neurodivergence
3. Are open to receiving workplace support and guidance from Specialisterne
4. Are current U.S. residents who are authorized to work lawfully in the United States, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
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