Employer Opportunities
The Olitsky Program advances inclusive hiring by linking forward-thinking companies with unique talent whose strengths are key to innovation and the future of work.
By centering neurodistinct strengths, the program supports talent in achieving their professional goals while offering employers meaningful opportunities to engage, learn, and lead into building inclusive, future-ready workplaces.
Employers who participate in the Olitsky Program gain opportunities to:
- Explore how neurodiversity drives innovation and discover actionable strategies for cultivating inclusive environments that support diverse cognitive styles
- Engage with exceptional talent through events that highlight strengths, foster authentic connection, and spark new ways of thinking
- Collaborate on mission-driven initiatives that advance inclusion and create sustained pathways for emerging professionals to thrive
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Connect with the Olitsky Program: Program Manager, Amy Tavares, atavares@andrew.cmu.edu Interested in inclusive hiring strategies and building a more dynamic workforce? Whether you're interested in partnership, networking, or community-building, the Olitsky Program can help guide your next steps. |
Attend When: March 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: Pittsburgh, PA What: This forum is for employers ready to move from intention to impact. Learn how neuroinclusive practices drive ROI through stronger retention, reduced turnover, and high-value skills like systems thinking and creative problem-solving. This is a space for taking action: building programs, forging partnerships, and shaping a more inclusive future of work. Areas of focus: the business value of neurodiversity, recruitment strategies, creating talent pipelines, retention and promotion strategies, leadership development, strategic action planning, partnership development Audience: current & future - managers, supervisors, human resource professionals, executive & senior leaders, workplace allies How: , Non-profit: $100 | For-profit: $150 atavares@andrew.cmu.edu |
A vibrant local community advancing inclusive employment practices across industries. By joining, you’ll gain access to regional collaboration, valuable resources, and opportunities to connect with others who are committed to tapping the strengths of neurodivergent talent. Be part of a growing movement that’s reshaping the future of work. Next meeting: January 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.,
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Attend the Spring 2026 Student-Employer Connect Event |
