Tools in the Trades Bootcamp
Take your first step into the world of skilled tradesSpero Canada is proud to partner with Support Ontario Youth in supporting job seekers and employers to expand the manufacturing / trades talent pool
There is an 75% unemployment rate for neurodivergent individuals who are willing and able to work. While the stereotypical roles for autistic individuals includes IT roles and data entry, we believe the advanced manufacturing sector (AMS) could benefit from accessing this talent pool. Why?
- Good with repetitive aspects of work
- Desire to deliver high quality service
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills: able to work on a team
- higher levels of productivity on the job
- job commitment
- higher levels of education
- attention to detail
Who is Support Ontario Youth?
Support Ontario Youth’s mission is to guide job seekers, apprentices, employers, and educators through the skilled trade pathway leading to successful, lifelong careers. Our goal is to support economic growth and provide workforce solutions for apprentices and journeypersons through partnerships with employers, stakeholders, and governing bodies.
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At Spero Canada, we focus on building employment solutions for neurodiverse candidates. This skilled talent pool is ready and capable of work in trades and advanced manufacturing. In fact, if you’re organization is over 100 employees, you likely have more than 10 neurodivergent individuals succeeding on the job right now!
What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is a word used to explain the unique ways people’s brains can work. While everyone’s brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person.
Anyone, in any job, can be successful while also being neurodiverse. This is no different for roles in trades and advanced manufacturing.
What is the Talent Pool Solution?
How big is the talent pool?
4.2M neurodivergent individuals across Canada. 10% of this talent pool would make 420,000 new employees to solve the 2.1M shortage of employees by 2030.
What is the talent pool crisis costing employers?
Across Canada, employee turnover is costing employers in advanced manufacturing employers: $2.7 billion a year
What skills do neurodiverse talent bring?
Attention to detail Deep Focus Observational skills
Visual Skills Loyalty Dedication Flexiblity
What changes do employers need to make?
We’ve built a toolkit that supports all employees and the changes are simple, actionable, low to no cost and easy to implement.
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