A new reporting snapshot shows autistic college graduates face steep employment barriers even as college career fairs expand employer connections. At Drexel University, a center offering a sensory-appropriate space underscores how traditional career-fair settings can hinder some students, while employers become more cautious with entry-level hiring. The story highlights lower full-time employment rates tied to recent graduate cohorts and describes long-standing unemployment risks for young adults with autism, including challenges navigating interviews. Colleges including Drexel have expanded career-readiness classes and coaching, and some employers are partnering to recruit neurodivergent students for internships and roles.
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