CCE-SP27 Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Career Development: Strengths-Based Coaching Strategies

Term: Spring 2027

Date: February 9th, 2027

Time: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Online only

Instructor: Lauren Willis, Heidi Gilbert, & Alyssa Henderson

Presented By: Career and Professional Development (CPD)

Description:

Neurodiverse students bring unique strengths, perspectives, interests, and talents to the workplace. This workshop explores practical strategies for supporting neurodiverse students throughout the career development process. Participants will learn how to leverage strengths-based and interest-based coaching approaches, facilitate conversations about workplace communication and collaboration, discuss disability disclosure considerations, and avoid assumptions by focusing on each student's individual experiences, goals, and needs.

By participating in this panel, Career Champions will be able to: 

• Identify key workplace expectations employers have for interns and recent graduates.
• Recognize factors influencing student success and challenges in today's workplace.
• Describe strategies for helping students strengthen workplace readiness and professional competencies.