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Project

Engineering Internships for College Students with Autism

Center:

AZ-Sonoran UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Jacy Farkas
[email protected]
520-626-2207

Project Description:

A collaboration between the University of Arizona's College of Engineering, the Disability Resource Center, Department of Medical Engineering; State Vocational Rehabilitation; and Raytheon and Texas Instrument Corporations to develop and pilot a paid internship program for college students with Autism focused on student recruitment, individualized supports, HR and supervisor training, professor and advisor training, employment, and sustainability. Currently two Autistic Engineering students are participating in paid internships with the participating businesses. Project staff are providing support for the students and training/technical assistance to the company HR and supervising personnel.

Keyword(s):

Engineering, Internships, Business, Autism

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees)

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County