Preparing for the Workforce as a Neurodivergent Student
As a neurodivergent student, you bring unique strengths, perspectives, and skills to your studies and future career. But you may also face extra challenges when preparing for work-integrated learning, co-ops, internships, or your first job after graduation.
Understanding your skill strengths and employment options and identifying the right supports can help you succeed and feel confident in your transition to the workforce.
Key insights
Use campus supports together: Combine help from accessibility services, mental health supports, and career advisors. Accessing supports across these service areas can help you identify areas that you would benefit from support in and help you work toward your academic and career goals.
Continue to explore all your career options: Look beyond traditional jobs. Self-employment, freelancing, or remote work may be a good fit. Ask a career advisor about start-up accelerators and incubators, or mentors who can help you explore these paths.
Find your community: Join neurodivergent student groups, peer mentorship programs, or alumni networks to share experiences, get advice, and build confidence with others who understand the experience of being neurodivergent in the workforce.
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