Camden Autism Pathways to Employment
On this website, information about autism is in the Disability section in the way that it’s understood in the Social Model of Disability. The model states that people have impairments and long-term conditions. However, the oppression, exclusion and discrimination people face is not an inevitable consequence of having their condition. Instead, these people are ‘disabled’ because of the barriers in society that exclude and discriminate.
People have different preferences for how they like to describe themselves and their autism, and all autistic adults are welcome on the CAPE course.
CAMDEN AUTISM Pathways to Employment - September to October 2024
After a successful launch of Camden Autism Pathways to Employment (CAPE) in February 2024, Camden and Aspierations have announced new dates for a second programme.
The details of the four-week course are as follows:
Week 1: 16 September, 2.30pm to 4pm
Week 2: 23 September, 2.30pm to 4pm
Week 3: 30 September, 10am to 3pm
Week 4: 7 October, 10am to 3pm
Programme aims
CAPE is an innovative programme exclusively for autistic residents aged 18 and above with an aim to transform the employment landscape for autistic individuals, offering them the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to pursue their career goals with competence and determination.
Throughout the programme, participants will learn about autism and neurodiversity; receive hands-on guidance in creating professional CVs and cover letters, ensuring they effectively showcase their qualifications and skills. The course includes a unique job interview experience and concludes with a graduation ceremony.
If you or someone you know is an autistic adult and is looking to improve their employment opportunities, please ask them to register for the programme: https://forms.office.com/e/zHSTkbW5Nv.
If you’re an employer and would like to learn how to interview autistic candidates, please get in touch. At our inaugural course in February, employers including Yoti, Camden Council, Mitie, GLA and Cockpit Studios conducted the mock interviews and helped prepare our participants for the job market.
In the last successful programme held in February, 9 participants registered for the course. They received hands-on training with companies who conducted the mock interviews and helped prepare our participants for the job market.
For any information, please contact Ellie Campbell at [email protected].
Phone: 07813 626 892
Other support availableOther upcoming support available includes a 5-month Job Seekers Plus Employment course for Neuro-divergent adults aged 25+
Starting in September 2024