October is national Disability Employment Awareness Month. Autism Action Partnership (AAP) (autismaction.org/pws) and other organizations around the Omaha metro know and recognize the value and talent autistic individuals bring to the workforce.
AAP’s Prosper Workforce Services (PWS) Program connects autistic job seekers with employment opportunities while partnering with companies that recognize talent that may otherwise go unnoticed, create opportunities for individuals to thrive and value the unique skills and perspectives each employee brings to the workplace. By helping companies tap into an often-untapped talent pool, PWS supports employers in filling workforce needs, strengthening their teams and benefiting from the diverse thinking, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, reliability and other strengths autistic employees may bring to their roles.
“Employment is more than putting someone in a job. It’s connecting the right person to the right opportunity and creating a place where both the employee and employer can both succeed,” said Tonya Fairgood, Program Manager of Prosper Workforce Services.
Autistic employees can bring valuable strengths to the workplace, including attention to detail, reliability, dedication, focused expertise, problem-solving and unique perspectives. Prosper Workforce Services helps employers connect with qualifi ed candidates whose skills align with their workforce needs. PWS also provides individualized onboarding support, ongoing consultation and training for managers and coworkers, helping employers build strong teams, retain valuable employees and create workplaces where talent can thrive.
This Workforce Development Month, they invite Omaha-area employers to connect with PWS and discover how their participants can help meet their workforce needs. Learn more at autismaction.org/pws.