ALLENTOWN, Pa., Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CAI, a world know-how providers agency, and Marshall University’s West Virginia Autism Training Center (WV ATC), a statewide technical help and direct service company offering specialised coaching and help to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), immediately introduced that they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU particulars an settlement for CAI’s end-to-end neurodiversity employment program, CAI Neurodiverse Solutions, to supply work expertise and employment alternatives to Marshall neurodivergent graduates, and for WV ATC to strengthen neurodiversity coaching for CAI workers.
Each yr, over 111,000 people with ASD flip 18 years outdated and put together for the workforce1, but unemployment charges for neurodivergent adults attain as excessive as 30-40%2. These people possess expertise in information analyzing, downside fixing and sample recognition, however in line with Autism Society, whereas universities are mandated to supply transition packages to college students with ASD, not all faculties are geared up with ample assets to assist college students adapt to the workforce3.
A partnership between CAI Neurodiverse Solutions and WV ATC will permit each organizations to conduct empirical analysis informing business leaders how one can greatest help workers with ASD; present college students extra real-work expertise previous to coming into school; and develop graduates’ skillsets crucial for profitable employment. By supporting neurodivergent people at varied ranges of their training and profession, the alliance will set up a pipeline of career-ready candidates.
“We are passionate about helping the neurodiverse community find meaningful careers,” mentioned Anthony Pacilio, vice chairman of Neurodiverse Solutions at CAI. “Partnering with one of the longest standing autism service providers in higher education means that we will bring more brilliantly talented individuals into the workforce. We are excited about the impact we will make with the West Virginia Autism Training Center.”
“The WV ATC exists to support individuals diagnosed with autism as they pursue a life of quality,” mentioned Dr. Marc Ellison, government director at West Virginia Autism Training Center. “A successful transition into adulthood, and especially into employment, is key to achieving that outcome. Neurodivergent people are traditionally underemployed or unemployed, but over the last decade, CAI Neurodiverse Solutions has been the leader in neurodiversity employment. Partnering with them helps us more fully meet our center’s mission.”
To be taught extra about CAI Neurodiverse Solutions, please go to www.cai.io/neurodiverse-solutions
To be taught extra about WV ATC, please go to www.marshall.edu/atc
About CAI
CAI is a world know-how providers agency with over 7,500 associates worldwide and a yearly income of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting expertise and know-how to energy the attainable for our shoppers, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held firm, we have now the liberty and focus to do what is true—no matter it takes. Our tailored options create lasting outcomes throughout the general public and industrial sectors, and we’re trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.
Learn how CAI powers the attainable at www.cai.io
About the West Virginia Autism Training Center
The West Virginia Autism Training Center (WV ATC) is a statewide technical help and direct service company offering specialised coaching and help to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their households, educators, and different professionals and group members all through the state of West Virginia. The heart’s mission is to supply help to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder as they pursue a lifetime of high quality.
References
- https://drexel.edu/autismoutcomes/blog/overview/2019/June/Growing-numbers-of-young-adults-on-the-autism-spectrum/
- https://entrepreneurship.uconn.edu/neurodiversitycenter/
- https://www.autism-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/CollegeLiving.pdf
Contact
Derek Herman
Director of Communications
CAI
[email protected]
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