Autism Job Fair
~Sensory Friendly~
Sponsored by Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, and Rio Salado College
March 10th, 2020
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Rio Salado College, 3320 S. Price Rd, Tempe, 85282 (SW corner of Southern and 101)
Sensory Friendly ~ This year the Job Fair will once again be split into 15-20 rooms with employers in each room, so it will be much quieter and more individualized.
Come join us for our fifth Autism Job Fair. Workshops for adults on the autism spectrum and their parents/job coaches every half hour. Learn about the job fair and how to find and keep a job. Meet with employers, share your resume and practice interview skills. Parents/job coaches are encouraged to attend.
Schedule:
9:30-12:00 - Registration
9:00 - 9:45: Employer workshop: Learn about employing adults on the autism spectrum and their strengths and challenges.
9:30, 10:30, 11:30: Half-Hour Workshops for adults on the autism spectrum and their parents/job coaches: Learn about the job fair, how to find a job, and how to keep a job.
Attendance at the workshop is strongly encouraged, but not required to attend the Job Fair.
10:00 - 1:00 PM Job fair: Adults with ASD (and their parent/job coach if desired) meet with prospective employers individually or in small groups. Also opportunity to meet with provider agencies.
**In order to attend the Job Fair, participants must register for one of three times:
10 - 11 AM or 11 AM - 12 PM or 12 - 1 PM
The Autism Job Fair is FREE, but Registration is Required. Professional clothing is recommended. Parents and Job Coaches welcome.
The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) will again be holding mock interviews for those that would like to practice interviewing BEFORE going into the Job Fair. Their will be 10 slots available at 9, 10, & 11AM. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A MOCK INTERVIEW SLOT
You must also RSVP for the Job Fair below for a time after your mock interview.
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Employers so far:
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A Caring Heart of Arizona |
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Advanced Manufacturing |
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Allstaff |
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Amazon/Beacon |
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Blue Cross |
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Chem Research |
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Cintas |
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Deloitte |
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Health Services Advisory Group, Inc. |
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Insight |
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JD Steel/Gladiator/Iron Workers |
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Marriott |
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Marriott |
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Mayo Clinic |
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MDS |
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Raytheon |
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Synchrony |
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Tempe Best |
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The Precisionist |
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Voya |
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Wells Fargo |
If you are an employer looking to participate in this Autism Job Fair, please contact Tim Stump at TStump@azdes.gov
---------------------------------------------------------------For those wanting to attend the Autism Job Fair, please register below: