Employer Opportunities
The Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Programs provides opportunities for employers to learn about systemic obstacles that individuals with differences face in professional spaces. The program teaches the value of diversity and accessibility in the workplace, plus the knowledge and takeaways to support and highlight the value of differences in their workplace. The program also provides opportunities for employers to collaborate with the program to offer exclusive opportunities to meet with a diverse group of students through Student-Employer Connect events and professional development workshops.
- Employer Training Sessions
> Program Information Session (Virtual) - Coming Soon - Student-Employer Connect Event
> Fall 2025 - How to Collaborate With Us
Employer Training Sessions
Olitsky Employer Training Sessions at Carnegie Mellon University offer valuable insights into fostering inclusive workplace environments. These sessions guide employers on best practices for recruiting and retaining diverse talent, while ensuring a more equitable and inclusive company culture. Join us to learn how to create a workplace where everyone can thrive!
Program Information Session
When: Coming Soon 2025
Learn more about the Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Program and how you can take part in its goal of reducing barriers to employment for individuals with cognitive and/or emotional differences! Join us for this virtual information session where employers can meet with Carnegie Mellon Career and Professional Development staff member and Olitsky Family Foundation Carrer Readiness Program manager Amy Tavares to learn neuroinclusive ways to interact with neurodivergent talent.
Student-Employer Connect Events
Student-Employer Connect Events (SECE) are networking opportunities for students and employers to connect. These events promote one-on-one conversations in a casual and flexible environment. If you’re interested in learning more about SECEs or would like to be a part of an event, please reach out to Amy Tavares at atavares@andrew.cmu.edu.
Student-Employer Connect Event
When: Coming Soon Fall 2025
Student-Employer Connect Events are networking opportunities for students and employers to connect in a casual setting. Employers can connect with students/alumni from all different majors and share their current/upcoming opportunities and the benefits at working at your company. These events are designed to allow 1:1 conversations and are tailored to the strengths of individuals with cognitive and/or emotional differences. To learn more, email Amy Tavares at atavares@andrew.cmu.edu.
How to Collaborate With Us
The Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Program welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with employers on specific networking events or workshops for students. If you're interested in learning more about how you can collaborate with the program, contact the program manager, Amy Tavares, at atavares@andrew.cmu.edu for more information.
Additional Resources
Building Bridges:
Creating Inclusive Recruitment Application Processes
for Neurodivergent Talent
August 2, 2023
Building Bridges:
Creating Inclusive Recruitment Application Processes
for Neurodivergent Talent
August 2, 2023