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Big news--we launched a nonprofit! The auticon Training Institute (ATI) trains and prepares autistic adults for careers in high-demand tech fields like software engineering, data analysis, and cybersecurity. And we have an opportunity for your company to get involved! “Autistic individuals often have the ideal aptitudes and abilities for tech careers, but may lack the required technical skills or job experience to land their first role,” says Vance Checketts, CEO of auticon US and ATI Board President. “ATI exists to fill those gaps, creating a mutual benefit for autistic adults and companies seeking skilled tech talent. Our goal is to increase the supply of ready-to-work autistic technologists and ultimately decrease unemployment and underemployment within the autistic community.” ATI offers structured training pathways, certifications, internships, mentorships, and networking opportunities—all free of charge for the trainees. At the same time, ATI's internship partners benefit from access to pre-screened and custom-trained talent, job coaching, and neuroinclusion training for their teams. The first cohort of trainees has completed their training and started internships at Regeneron. ATI welcomes outreach from companies that are interested in providing technical internship opportunities for ATI trainees: https://buff.ly/4e59JON Pluralsight was an early supporter of ATI, and its trainees will complete online training programs and receive credentials through Pluralsight’s platform. ATI's Board Members and Advisors include industry leaders across business, technology, investment, and autism services: Bob McCowan, MBA, Jeffrey Hunter, Jodi Donnelly, Michael Storz, John Kingdeski, Eric Olafson, Alison Andreozzi, and Evan Bierman, MBA. Please follow auticon Training Institute for updates--we look forward to sharing our progress in creating career pathways for autistic tech professionals! Read the full announcement: https://buff.ly/3YoktD7 Visit the ATI website: https://buff.ly/4fp5RJx #Nonprofit #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #TechTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #AutismAtWork #Neuroinclusion