Host Chapter: Annapolis Valley, Pictou County, Truro, South Shore, Cape Breton Region, Central Office • Categories: Adults
EmploymentWorks Autism Nova Scotia
A 12-week pre-employment program for Autistic post-secondary students and recent graduates. Delivered in Halifax and Sydney, EmploymentWorks combines classroom-based instruction with hands-on work experience to build confidence, skills, and career readiness.
Who Can Apply
Autistic adults 18+ who are currently enrolled in post-secondary, or graduated within the past 5 years.
Locations & Group Size
Halifax – Up to 8 participants per group
Sydney – Up to 4 participants per group
Program Overview
EmploymentWorks is a 12-week pre-employment program for Autistic post-secondary students and recent graduates. It blends classroom learning with hands-on experience to build confidence, skills, and career readiness.
What Participants Gain
- Self-awareness: Identify strengths, interests, and preferred work environments
- Job-readiness: Build essential skills for securing and sustaining employment
- Career clarity: Explore diverse career pathways, including those requiring post-secondary education
Weekly Curriculum Highlights
Participants engage in classroom-style learning focused on:
- Career exploration and workplace fit
- Resume and cover letter development
- Interview preparation and understanding accommodations
- Navigating unwritten workplace norms and expectations
- Stress management and personal wellbeing
- Building professional relationships and resolving conflict
- Financial literacy: budgeting and money management
Experiential Learning
Participants gain hands-on experience through job sampling with inclusive employers across sectors such as:
- Customer service
- Skilled trades
- Childcare
- Administrative support
- Creative industries
Individualized Support
- One-on-one coaching with a Program Educator
- Employment Coaches may provide in-person, practical support during work experience placements to help participants apply skills in real time
How to Apply
Contact:
Halifax
Rod Schofield, Program Educator
902-706-7362
Nicole Wong Garcia, Program Educator
Sydney
Megha Eugin, Program Educator
Acknowledgements
EmploymentWorks Autism Nova Scotia program is made possible with support from the Government of Nova Scotia.
