This page is designed for job seekers who are looking for neurodiversity specific resources for their employment search. We have broken these down into upskilling opportunities, neurodivergent hiring specialists, and networking resources.
Please note: NENPHL does not provide job matching services. We specialize in making connections to the right resources.
Upskilling opportunities
These organizations help job seekers build specific skill sets through training programs.
Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) Academy
The Blind Institute of Technology runs certification programs for technology- and accessibility-related roles. Their programs are fully accessible and support individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
Aspiritech Academy
Aspiritech Academy training courses are open to job seekers interested in technology and other digital fields.
Specialisterne Academy
The Specialisterne Academy program helps autistic job seekers develop technical knowledge and workplace readiness skills. Each of their training courses are split into cohorts, with each one focusing on a specific topic in technology.
Neurodivergent hiring specialists
These organizations connect neurodivergent job seekers with employment opportunities through established employer partnerships. They support candidates through the hiring process. Additionally, they also help employers create more informed, accessible, and supportive workplace environments.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Job seekers interested in technology-focused employment can join Neurodiversity in the Workplace’s talent database.
Based on your answers regarding your education, experience, skills, and interests, you will be considered for employment opportunities with companies who are interested in supporting a neurodiverse workforce.
Specialisterne
Specialisterne USA works with businesses to help them integrate people on the autism spectrum, or with other neurodiversities, into their workforce.
Job seekers who are a part of their talent communty can find connections to opportunities across a broad range of industries, roles, and employer partners with national reach.
CAI Neurodiverse Solutions
CAI Neurodiverse Solutions builds innovative business solutions that create rewarding careers for the neurodiverse community.
Contracted roles that are being offered by organizations across the United States.
The Precisionists, Inc.
The Precisionists is dedicated to creating jobs for individuals with disabilities, such as autism, in all the markets it serves.
Highly specialized technical roles, often structured as short-term or contracted opportunities, with national reach.
Integrate Advisors
Internship hiring and early-career opportunities, including roles with media outlets and other employers across the country.
As an autistic jobseeker, you’ve worked hard towards your education and can be a valuable contributor to an organization ready and willing to embrace your differences, one that understands those differences and can enhance what you bring to the job.
Networking resources
These organizations support the ability to find connections, resources, and mentorship opportunities related to employment.
Mentra
Mentra offers upskilling, mentorship, and networking opportunities to job seekers interested in technology and engineering.
ND Connect
ND Connect is an online community made for neurodivergent individuals. Members can form relationships with others, share interests, mentor one another, and find peer support, for both personal and professional activities.
Organization for Autism Research
OAR’s library of resources offers support for professional development. One resource is their Hire Autism program, which helps job seekers explore autism-friendly employers in various industries.
NEXT for Autism
NEXT for Autism’s resource library contains videos, articles, tools, and links to other supports for employment.
Microsoft Neurodiversity Career Connector
Microsoft’s Neurodiversity Career Connector is a job portal for neurodivergent individuals seeking opportunities with inclusive employers.
Please note: Neurodiversity Employment Network: Philadelphia does not endorse certain organizations or resources over others. Inclusion on this page does not necessarily imply endorsement, nor does exclusion imply a lack of endorsement. We encourage you to explore the resources listed and determine which may be best for you and your career goals.