Training and Employment

Achieving Higher Employability through Adapted Development

Trampolene

Problem Statement

Employment outcomes for persons with autism are poor:

86% of youth with autism leave school without securing a job;
Only about 25% of individuals with autism are employed;
Those who are employed tend to be in low-paying jobs;
This has caused many adults with autism to remain highly dependent on their families and support services such as daycare centres; and
This dependency poses a significant burden on individuals as well as on society.

Solution

Develop a framework to tap into the underutilised and under-recognised talent pool and harness the exceptional abilities of persons with autism to address manpower shortage in Singapore’s ICT industry.

The project aims to:

Increase the employability of tertiary-educated adults with autism by developing their potential for independence through full participation in the workforce; and
Increase participation among inclusive organisations by establishing methodologies and processes to lower accommodation costs and enhance the contributions of employees with autism.

Outcomes

More adults with autism can gain employment, increasing their contributions to society.

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More About Grantee

Trampolene is a research & technology non-profit organisation set up under A*STAR that provides solutions to bring about change and positive impact in the lives of the underprivileged, disadvantaged, and vulnerable. Established in 2016, Trampolene comprises a team of data scientists, computer engineers, psychologists, behavioural scientists, biologists and medical professionals.