Turning Skills and Strengths into Careers for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Helps young adults to translate their strengths and interests into possible careers and develop job-hunting skills that will set them on the road to success. Students are shown how to identify their unique skill set, write an effective resume, build a network of contacts, prepare for interviews, and secure that internship position. Other possible life paths are also explored including continuing in education and studying abroad.
Mploy - a Job Readiness Workbook: Career Skills Development for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Difficulties
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This self-guided workbook is suitable for young adults aged 16-26 with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or LD (Learning Differences), to teach the necessary skills for entering the workforce and forging a meaningful career path by detailing the College Internship Program's (CIP) successful Mploy program. Includes activities and ready-to-use worksheets for topics including: Career assessments · Creating effective resumes/CVs · Interview skills · Employer expectations · Professional communication · Performance appraisals · Handling stress in the workplace · Social thinking · Executive functions in the workplace
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