Uncovering opportunities: Investigative research strategies for identifying neurodivergent career possibilities

CPD topic: Employment and work experience for autistic clients

According to government data, only three out of 10 autistic people of working age are in any kind of employment yet three out of four would like to work. After briefly reviewing employment data and occupational trends, this webinar will focus on investigative research techniques: how to use freely available information resources to uncover and piece together training and employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals and disabled people. There will be something for everyone – from those seeking supported internships to apprentices and graduates.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the employment gap for autistic and neurodivergent individuals using key statistics

• Describe how trends in the occupational structure of the UK labour market (for example the impact of technology and requirements of newly created jobs) may impact neurodivergent individuals in different ways

• Evaluate at least one research strategy for its suitability in supporting job and career exploration for a specific neurodivergent or disabled client group

Target audience

This course is suitable for careers leaders and career development practitioners working with a range of clients.

Trainer Biography

Helen Janota is a careers and labour market information consultant with over 25 years’ experience in the careers sector. A Chartered Information Professional and Registered Career Development Professional, Helen provides a range of CPD training and consultancy services for careers and education practitioners across the UK. She is treasurer of the Careers Writer’s Association and has written and developed a wide variety of CEIAG resources and guides on local labour markets including for the National Careers Service.

This session supports the following competency areas:

• Career Information and Assessment

• Professional Practice, CPD and Research