Today, Ford announced a new program aimed at providing individuals with autism with the opportunity to gain work experience with the company. The product of a partnership with Autism Alliance of Michigan, the FordInclusiveWorks programs begins June 1, providing work roles in the product development organization.
The program serves not only to provide autistic individuals with opportunities for on-the-job work experience, it also serves to help enhance diversity in the Ford organization, and support its goals of contributing to the communicates in which it operates.
“We are truly excited to be collaborating with Ford on this pilot program,” says Colleen Allen, president and CEO, Autism Alliance of Michigan. “For so many individuals with autism spectrum disorder, getting and keeping a job is a challenge. Often, companies lack understanding of the unique characteristics associated with autism, which can be challenging, and unfortunately this can lead to perceptions of a poor fit for the individual and coworkers. I applaud Ford for taking these critical steps to understand autism, and for giving those who have struggled to find competitive employment real career opportunities that could be life changing for them.”
Ford : INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM CAN GET WORK EXPERIENCE AT FORD THROUGH NEW FORDINCLUSIVEWORKS PILOT PROGRAM https://t.co/85N8tWZjvf
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