EmploymentWorks
Supporting the Neurodiverse Workforce
As of March 2026, Spero Canada will no longer be offering the EmploymentWorks program. Previous and current participants will continue to receive services until March 31, 2026. We will not be onboarding any more participants at this time.
Anyone interested can still access the online platform: EmploymentWorks Online.
Who is the program for?
Individuals who:
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Self-identify as being autistic, neurodivergent, or as a person with a disability*
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Require assistance to prepare for, find, and keep employment
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Are motivated to find employment
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Are legally entitled to work in Canada
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Have a SIN card
Are you?
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Age 15+?
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Currently looking for work?
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Independent in your daily activities?
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Able to manage your own transportation?
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Interested in working towards applying for a part time or full time position?
*Disability is defined as having a permanent or recurring physical, mental, neurodevelopmental, or any other disability that restricts your ability to perform daily activities.
Learn About The Program
Phase 1: Preparing for Work
Participants engage with the inperson program over the course of six months. We alternate Tuesday’s with structured programming around employment and one to one coaching and online learning access.
We work with participants to connect to job sampling opportunities within the industry you’re interested in. Job sampling is not a workplace placement and varies participant to participant based on employment goals.
Phase 2: Getting Work
Continuum of support to transition from weekly programming to active job seeking and employment.
Activities may include:
- individualized or group based support to improve job seeking skills;
- assistance with preparing resumes and applying for suitable jobs;
- developing effective interview skills;
- connection with an employment placement agency or supported employment provider; and
- determining appropriate skills training to further pursue an area of career interest and assistance with preparing applications to post secondary institutions.
Phase 3: Keeping Work
This phase targets individuals who gain employment during the program and provides access to time-limited ‘on-the job’ supports such as:
- equipment to perform job tasks;
- job coaching; and
- a wage subsidy that can be used by their employer to help cover onboarding and training costs.