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Opportunities

  • STUDY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS: Job Coaches with Experience in Autism Needed

    STUDY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS: Job Coaches with Experience in Autism Needed

    What is the study? Georgia Tech’s Collaborative Wellness and Computing (Co-Well Comp) Lab is seeking participants in their study, which intends to examine strengths-based job coaching practices for autistic individuals and explore the challenges and opportunities of using an LLM. This project aims to investigate 1) the traditional strength-based job… Read More

    Nov. 7, 2025

  • STUDY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS: Autistic Young Adults Needed

    STUDY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS: Autistic Young Adults Needed

    What is the study? This study aims to understand what autistic young adults consider essential workplace supports. Eligibility Between the ages of 18 and 29 Current or previous work experience Currently living in the United States Autistic (formal diagnosis or self-identification) Participation This survey should take about 10-15 minutes to… Read More

    Nov. 7, 2025

  • Join Us: Rockin’ Neurodiverse Employment in Music City USA

    Join Us: Rockin’ Neurodiverse Employment in Music City USA

    The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is excited to invite you to an upcoming event focused on advancing neurodiverse employment opportunities in Middle Tennessee. On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:30 AM, join us for the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Talent Solutions Forum’s special presentation: Rockin’ Neurodiverse Employment… Read More

    Nov. 1, 2025

  • Vanderbilt University

    FCAI Partner Mentra Hosting Unique Neurodiversity Innovation Summit! Register now!

    We are so excited for on of our partner organizations in neurodiversity workforce growth, Mentra, to be hosting this unique summit! See below for their message! The workforce is changing. Will you be part of the movement? This May 29–30 in San Francisco, Mentra… Read More

    May. 24, 2025

  • Autism Tennessee Announce Their 2025 Volunteer Open House

    Autism Tennessee Announce Their 2025 Volunteer Open House

    On Monday, May 24th, 2025, our partners, Autism Tennessee, will be hosting their 2025 volunteer Open House, where visitors will be able to connect with their programs, meet current volunteers and facilitators, and AutismTN staff to learn more about how to make them part of your volunteer… Read More

    May. 10, 2025

  • Autism Tennessee Present Online Workshop: Mastering Budgeting and Financial Planning Essentials

    Autism Tennessee Present Online Workshop: Mastering Budgeting and Financial Planning Essentials

    On Monday, May 19th, 2025, our partners, Autism Tennessee, will be hosting a training from their ACE’ing the Spectrum series, presented by Cornerstone: Financial Strategies Group. This training is “Mastering Budgeting and Financial Planning Essentials,” held online only via Zoom. It will cover basic concepts for… Read More

    May. 6, 2025

  • Employment-Based Mentorship Opportunity from NEXT Connects

    Employment-Based Mentorship Opportunity from NEXT Connects

    NEXT is once again recruiting students to participate in their FREE co-mentorship program. In 2024, more than 60 universities partnered with NEXT, and they’ve made over 100 student-mentor matches! Participants are matched with established professionals trained in neuroinclusion, and meet virtually for 8 conversations between now and September. The… Read More

    Apr. 22, 2025

  • STUDY SEEKING RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS: UCLA Group Researching Autism and Health

    STUDY SEEKING RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS: UCLA Group Researching Autism and Health

    Complete a 30 minute to 1 hour survey about neurodivergence and health outcomes. Participants receive $30 in gift cards. eligibility Requirements 18-30 years old Living in the U.S. Identifies as neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, etc) Self diagnoses are welcome! Find out more Please review the attached flyer… Read More

    Apr. 21, 2025

  • Registration for April 2025 Job Seeker Coaching with Autism Tennessee Open Now!

    Registration for April 2025 Job Seeker Coaching with Autism Tennessee Open Now!

    We are excited to announce the latest virtual job seeker training from our partner, Autism Tennessee. Autism Tennessee is running its EmployMe – Small Group Classes program through April 2025 (starting April 7th) and is inviting autistic job seekers to register now. Autism Tennessee… Read More

    Mar. 16, 2025

  • Media Covers $7 Million in Canceled Grants to FCAI

    Media Covers $7 Million in Canceled Grants to FCAI

    Due to funding cuts to the National Science Foundation made after the executive orders in the last several weeks, FCAI has lost $7 million in expected federal grant funding, and along with it some of our cornerstone programs for national impact. The $7 million in funding had been rigorously reviewed… Read More

    Mar. 13, 2025