Hiring Neurodiverse Talent in the Public Sector - Breaking Down the Barriers
Virtual Event | Zoom
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Local governments have been impacted by the workforce crisis, yet they have not fully leveraged the potential of neurodivergent individuals. Despite having high attention to detail, pattern recognition, and many other valuable skills, there are several barriers preventing local governments from hiring neurodivergent individuals. Join us to learn about these barriers and solutions to overcome them.
Speakers
Anthony Pacilio
Shannon Smith
Dr. Hala Annabi
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