Students Moving Forward (SMF) is entering its 5th year this academic year and we are partnering with Duke this semester for some joint offerings, as well. The North Carolina Autistic Career Summit is entering its third year, and will take place on 9/23 and 9/24. Both SMF and the summit are virtual and registration is live!
In addition, SMF partners closely with LiNC-IT, a (paid) internship program for college students (and alumni) in NC who are on the autism spectrum. LiNC-IT is a state government program out of the governor’s office.
Students Moving Forward
SMF is a strengths-based career focused program for NCSU students (undergrad, grad, and alumni) who are autistic. We meet five times each semester (fall & spring); incorporate a local advisory board of autistic professionals from a range of career fields; and, we have strong partnerships with employers such as SAS, Credit Suisse, IBM, EY, NetApp, NC Government, and more.
North Carolina Autistic Career Summit
The North Carolina Autistic Career Summit is for students and alumni on the autism spectrum who are seeking helpful tips and best practices for the job search process, and an opportunity to meet with employers recruiting for paid internships and degree-related full-time roles. This year’s summit is two days long, and we will hold the career fair on each day from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. As of September 3rd, we have 145 registered attendees, 42 of which are students (and 20 of those students are from NCSU).