Let’s get your career journey under way!
We’ll be with you at each stage!
The Importance of Getting Career Alignment Right!
A precisely calibrated career path is important for all individuals. It is paramount for those with autism, whose specific interests and strengths demand exactness. Misalignment risks costly setbacks and even failure in future career endeavors.
- Unemployment rate for people with high-functioning autism is over 80%
- 34% of autistic college students complete their degree within six years, compared to 60% of their neurotypical peers
- Changing majors in college can cost $18,000
- It can take as long as 20 years for reemployed workers to catch up on lost earnings
Creating an identity of self worth and self efficacy is priceless. More significant than any monetary cost is the cost of missed opportunity.
Who would benefit most from the First Ascent program?
- People with autism who are looking for a career, not job
- Young adults (17 – 27) who are moderately impacted by autism and who are looking for a career
- College students who are uncertain of their career direction
- Adults who have entered the workplace and encountered challenges and limited success
- Young adults in their senior year or recently graduated from high school and are looking for their next career step
Not sure if this is right for you? Take the Free assessment!
Our Strengths Assessment will help you begin to uncover your potential and the unique value you bring to the table.
Please note, if you are an international person with autism, or parent of a child with autism, the First Ascent program is offered in English and sessions are conducted within U.S. time zones. We welcome you to participate, but please take into account English proficiency and time zone differences.
First Ascent is a Parent (Coach)/Student Program
Regardless of the age of the young adult with autism, it is important for at least 1 parent (or a trusted adult coach) to participate along-side the student to provide support and perspective.
Here’s the Good News!
People with autism have amazing strengths! Let’s discover those strengths, bring into view an ideal work environment, align to the perfect career and start your career journey!