THE Autism Society Philippines (ASP), through its program Autismworks, is currently helping fill up positions in various functions in the retail, food service, and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries for job-ready persons with autism.
In Cebu, ASP will have an Autismworks Open House on September 9, from 9 a.m. to to 3 p.m. at the Kite Strings Developmental Center, 2 Torralba Street, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
Qualified applicants will be interviewed during the open house.
Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be 18 years-old and above; with formal autism diagnosis; must be willing to disclose diagnosis to employer; must have undergone job-readiness training or preparation in a school setting; an ASP member (can be completed upon placement).
To apply, applicants must prepare their resume.
The resume template may be downloaded as a Word document at https://bit.ly/aw-resume and update with personal details, which should not go beyond one page.
Applicants may e-mail accomplished resume to autismphils@gmail.com and wait for further instructions.
Around 30 persons with autism in Metro Manila have been placed during the first year of Autismworks. In Cebu, two persons with autism have been working part-time since July 31 at Save and More at Parkmall in Mandaue City.
Interested parties may call Babylin Roa at 511-2865 or (0927) 747-3619.