Supporting neurodiverse young adults to self-employment
Self-employment is a career path that aligns well with the strengths of neurodiverse young adults. However, many of these young adults struggle to transition into self-employment after completing their education due to a lack of awareness, financial stability, support, and confidence. As a result, many transition into conventional employment, only to face negative experiences that fail to accommodate their needs and leverage their unique traits.
Educational providers are not typically tailored to setting up young adults for self-employment. Career advice is strongly focused on traditional employment pathways. A team of practitioners and researchers have developed a solution to support these neurodivergent young adults early in their careers, helping them build sustainable careers as entrepreneurs. The team has received additional funding to develop a prototype of their solution for market testing.
Click here to follow the project: https://socialscience.ventures/showcase/supporting-neurodiverse-young-adults-to-self-employment/
Durham Researchers
Entrepreneurs in Residence
James Eves – Workpirates & Inspiration North – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameseves/
Holly Knight – Celebrate Difference – https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-knight/
Graham Martin – Celebrate Difference – https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-martin-2b6702246/
Jase Smith – Zero78training & MindYourBusiness – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jase-smith-zero78training/