ASM are happy to announce a new monthly social drop-in initiative for autistic adults who are currently looking for work – Monthly Job Club Social.

What is it? An open and safe virtual space for participants to check in with others and share job-searching experiences. This group is open to current, past and future ASM clients as well as non-ASM clients who are unemployed and looking for some peer support. The key aim is to reduce feelings of isolation and create opportunities for connection for participants.

Who is it for? 

• Autistic adults (18+) who reside in England or Wales.
• Attendees must have a diagnosis of Autism or be actively seeking one.
• Participants should be unemployed (if employed, this must be for less than 5 hours per week) 
• Those who would benefit from an informal, online environment to meet others and share job searching experiences.

How will it run? The group will be organised by AS Mentoring but the sessions will be participant-led and sessions will run for one hour via Microsoft Teams. It will be delivered on a drop-in basis. Meeting information will be sent out 1 week and 24 hours before each session.

When? The group will run between 4-5 pm on the third Wednesday of every month, starting in Autumn 2024 (date TBC). We have funding to run this initiative for one year. 

Cost? Free of charge. Generously funded by Autism Forward. Participation is not compulsory every month, you are invited to join as and when it suits you on a drop-in/casual basis.

To sign up to the group mailing list & to receive updates, please complete our sign up form here –  https://forms.gle/bWoFrGe3CrbdnnMQ8

For more information or to check your eligibility please contact workshops@asmentoring.co.uk