Room at the Table
CAREER COACHING SPONSORSHIP
You deserve a career coach who understands your experiences.
The Room at the Table sponsorship program is a collaboration between Atypical Careers and the Autism Insights Foundation.
Each month, we will select one neurodivergent professional to receive a fully funded career coaching package (12 sessions, $1500 CAD value) with Atypical Careers.
Our goal is to help neurodivergent professionals, job seekers, and students overcome career barriers, navigate transitions, recover from or prevent burnout, and build sustainable work lives for themselves.
The Process Explained
Here’s what you can expect from the application and selection process.
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To submit your sponsorship application, complete our Google Form.
In part 1, you’ll fill in some general info - your name, contact info, etc. You’ll also check a series of boxes that help us get to know your current work life situation.
For part 2, tell us why you would be a great candidate for the sponsorship! Choose your preferred submission format:
Option A: Written Statement (Max 500 words)
Option B: Video or Audio Recording (Max 3 minutes)
In the second half of the Google Form application, you’ll be able to upload or paste your response.
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Check your email! Each month we’ll select one applicant from the past 6 months and contact them via email.
If you are contacted, you must accept within 72 hours, otherwise we’ll need to offer the sponsorship to the next available candidate.
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Neurodivergent Identity: This sponsorship is primarily designed for Autistic and AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) individuals.
Foundation Priority Alignment: While individuals across the broader neurodivergent umbrella (including ADHDers, OCDers, Dyslexic individuals, and those with related co-occurring conditions) are warmly welcomed to apply, priority consideration will be given to candidates who identify as Autistic to align directly with AIF’s foundation mandate and grant funding requirements.
No Medical Diagnosis Required: A formal medical diagnosis is never required. Self-identification as Autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent is fully recognized, respected, and accepted.
Age & Career Stage: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and actively seeking support with entering the workforce, navigating career transitions, advocating for workplace accommodations, or building a sustainable work life.
Geographic Requirements: This opportunity is open to qualified applicants from any country, provided they are able to meet during the available coaching times. The career coach is based in Toronto, Canada and is based in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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You can review the full T&C document here.
By submitting an application for this sponsorship, you agree that you have read and understood them.
