Specialisterne USA Academy

Description

The Specialisterne USA Academy continues our partnership with The HG Foundation to upskill and empower autistic learners to launch careers in tech throughout 2026-2027!

This year, the Academy is launching an exciting new model to maximize success for program participants, including:

● MORE flexibility! Upcoming cohorts will offer a less time-intensive experience with learners expecting a moderate weekly commitment of around 20–30 hours.

● NEW technical skills! In addition to learning core IT Fundamentals, the program will now also help learners build foundational skills in Artificial Intelligence.

Additionally, graduates will finish the program with an applied technical project designed to simulate real-world tasks and challenges to help showcase their new skills to employers!

Learn more and apply for upcoming cohorts at the link below

🔗 https://us.specialisterne.com/academy/

Tagged as: IT, artificial intelligence, AI

Requirements

What are the Eligibility Requirements? To apply, you must:
  • Be an autistic adult (18+)
  • Be authorized to work lawfully in the United States
  • Be located anywhere in the United States and able to participate in live sessions scheduled in Eastern Time (ET)
  • Be available to commit approximately 20–30 hours per week for 8 weeks
  • Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) prior to the program start
  • Be interested in learning about tech
  • Be motivated to pursue employment in technology-related roles
What will I need?
  • A computer or a laptop
  • Reliable internet access
  • A quiet, suitable place to learn

Benefits

What You Will Learn Technical Skills
  • IT fundamentals (hardware, software, networking)
  • IT support, troubleshooting, and security basics
  • Foundations of artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Real-world applications of AI in the workplace
  • Ethical and responsible use of AI and technology
Participants will complete an applied technical project aligned with the program’s focus area. This project is designed to simulate real-world tasks and challenges and will result in a concrete work sample participants can reference in resumes, interviews, and networking conversations. Workplace & Career Readiness Skills Through workshops and coaching sessions, you will:
  • Identify and practice key transferable workplace skills
  • Break down soft skills into observable behaviors
  • Build self-awareness around strengths, needs, and supports
  • Explore workplace preferences, values, and role fit
  • Learn strategies for disclosure and accommodations
  • Prepare for interviews
  • Clarify job direction, goals, and next steps
By the end, you will have a personalized Graduate Profile, developed throughout the program, that highlights skills, experience, strengths, workplace preferences, and support needs. With participant consent, this profile may be shared to support employment and networking opportunities.

Professional qualifications

  • High school or equivalent

Job industry

  • Information Technology
Specialisterne

Remote (Eastern Time sessions). The program is fully online and open to participants located anywhere in the United States. (Remote)

Visit company website: https://specialisterneusa.com

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