Frequently Asked Questions

Prospective Employers

You may have questions or may be hesitant taking the next step towards inclusive hiring, that’s normal. Here are some frequently asked questions that may bring some peace of mind. If you do not see your question listed here, feel free to reach out to our team at info@thespectrumadvantage.com.

Q:

I hired someone with a disability before and it didn't work out. Why should I try again?

A:

If you hired someone with brown hair, and it didn’t work out, would you hire someone with brown hair again? Everyone is unique and come with different skill
sets. Our ASD consultants are ready to support both you and our graduates
through weekly coaching and communication during employment.

Q:

Do your graduates require support people to work alongside
them?

A:

Not usually. Here at Spectrum Advantage, we provide the level of support required
for an employee to be successful. However, our participants are screened before
entering the program for their employment readiness

Q:

Do employees on the Autism Spectrum work slower than regular employees or have higher frequencies of accidents?

A:

Although a person on the Autism Spectrum may require more detailed instructions when learning a task, the employer can expect a comparable or exceeded rate of
production to that of a neurotypical employee. Recent statistics indicate that there are much lower rates of accidents with people with disabilities in the workplace.

Q:

Who can I contact if I have a question about one of your graduates?

A:

Spectrum Advantage provides each partner company with an HR Consultant
professional with an extensive background in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Q:

I don't know anything about the Autism Spectrum. Do you charge a fee for training my staff?

A:

We provide training to employers and staff at no cost.

Q:

What if the employee continues to need support after the 12 weeks internship?

A:

Although the internship funding ends after 12 weeks, we have a secondary funder that allows us to continue coaching if it is deemed necessary.

Why Us?

Benefits of hiring autism

Research has demonstrated that hiring and supporting employees with disabilities, including autism, leads to improved profits. 

Potential Candidates

Are you a qualified professional who is unable to find a job? Are you tired of being turned down after an interview? You’ve come to the right place. Spectrum Advantage helps adults with autism gain and retain meaningful employment. 

Q:

What does it cost to participate in the program?

A:

The Spectrum Advantage Initiative is free of cost for both participants and employees. We are a government funded program.

Q:

Can I join if I'm over 30 years old?

A:

We are able to make some exceptions on a case by case basis. Please email us at info@spectrumadvantage.com

Q:

What does the program look like?

A:

Our 16-week initiative consists of 4 weeks of specialized in-class training, which includes lessons on advocacy for accommodation, applying for jobs, and mock interviews. Following the in-class training students may be connected with employer-partner for a 12-week internship and 1 on 1 employment coaching to ensure success. 

Q:

What if I still need support after 3 months?

A:

Although the internship funding ends after 12 weeks, we have a secondary funder that allows us to continue coaching if it is deemed necessary.

Q:

I joined an employment program before and it didn't work. Why should I join Spectrum Advantage?

A:

Spectrum Advantage sees 80% of our participants become long term employees . Our program works. 

Q:

What is the time commitment for the in-class portion?

A:

Classes are Monday-Friday from 9am to 2pm for 4 weeks. Once you have applied and been interviewed you will be given the program start date and a calendar invite to all classes. 

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