Navigating Work

Welcome to Navigating Work!

Winter 2025 registration is now open!

• Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 pm EST
• NEW START DATE January 28, 2025 - March 18, 2025

Fee: $200/person for 8-sessions of 2 hours each

Navigating Work is a support group and workshop series for Neurodivergent adults who are interested in building their careers or seeking support with their job search. The program was first developed by Janna Vasil, previous Job Coach with Dori Zener & Associates, based out of Toronto, Ontario, and has evolved over the years.

The Navigating Work weekly Zoom sessions open up a shared space to expand skills and discuss issues of importance to Neurodivergent job-seekers, gaining valuable knowledge, solidarity, mutual support and confidence in working with employers and recruiters.

Our vision is to foster an enabling and empowering place for Neurodivergent individuals to share ideas about the workforce and how to successfully navigate the world of work and find our places in it through learning from each other.

The small group allows for an engaging and interactive space, and the programming includes regular informal touchpoints so we can try to adapt to the goals of each group, based on collective, collaborative decision-making.  

‍Note: Payment is required to hold your spot in the group.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration up to 48 hours before the third meeting for a prorated refund minus a $25 administration fee.

Workshop Series Schedule

Program Outline & What to Expect

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Each week, we will:

• Start with a 20-minute check-in. This includes reviewing individual progress toward employment goals.
• Group discussion, with each participant having the opportunity to share their experiences and/or a lesson from the facilitator on the topic of the week.
• A short 5-10 minute break
• Workshop session, in which a specific skill will be taught and practised, e.g., resume writing, networking or interviewing.
• Conclude the session with a brief 5-minute check-out and a look-ahead to what topics will be covered next week.

The Navigating Work program outline below gives a general overview of the 8 week workshop series. As this is an interactive program – meaning we regularly check in and discuss how sessions are going and what each specific group of participant needs and interests are – there is always some flexibility and the outline may be updated somewhat during our programming to meet the group’s interests and goals.

• Week 1: Introduction to Self-Branding
• Week 2: Looking for work in a Neurodiverse Context
• Week 3: Workshopping Resumes and Interview Preparation
• Week 4: Networking part I: Strategies & Tools
• Week 5: Networking and Interview Preparation Part 2
• Week 6: Knowing your rights in the workplace
• Week 7: Disclosures and Accommodations
• Week 8: Self-Advocacy, Q&A

To fully benefit from this program's interactive nature, we strongly encourage active participation, including the use of a camera and microphone. This engagement enhances the learning experience for all participants.

If you find that the group format isn't a good fit for you, individual job coaching is available. Erin Dekker, the program facilitator, offers personalized coaching sessions covering all the topics addressed in the group program. These one-on-one sessions allow for tailored support and focused attention on your specific career goals. For more information about individual job coaching options with Erin Dekker, please contact us directly.

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