Drexel University and peer institutions are expanding career-readiness and coaching efforts aimed at helping autistic students transition from college to stable employment. The push comes as a tighter entry-level hiring market and the expansion of AI-driven hiring practices raise barriers for new graduates, with studies showing persistently higher unemployment rates among autistic young adults. In the reported example, Drexel’s Center for Autism and Neurodiversity hosts career support designed to reduce sensory overload during employer recruitment events. The story highlights how traditional hiring processes—especially interviews—may disadvantage neurodivergent applicants, contributing to gaps between credentials and job outcomes. Drexel began providing career preparation within its autism support program in 2017, and the university is working on one-on-one career coaching and employer partnerships. The report also points to corporate collaborations designed to recruit neurodivergent students for internships and roles. For higher education leaders, the development signals that disability services are increasingly extending beyond campus accommodations toward employer-facing job-market training and inclusive recruitment practices.