Pacific Autism Career Expo (PACE)

Description

Our 2nd annual Pacific Autism Career Expo (PACE) event will take place this year during Autism Awareness Month on April 10th at our Autism Hub in Richmond. 

Last year's inaugural event was a tremendous success with a number of fellow Richmond Chamber of Commerce businesses participating. 

We would love to have even more Chamber business members join us to participate in this unique, inclusive job fair to make this years' PACE even better. Being part of PACE is a great opportunity to showcase your business and its employment opportunities to over 200 skilled and motivated neurodivergent job seekers, discover diverse talent that can strengthen your workforce while also highlighting your commitment to Inclusive Employment and community engagement. As always, there’s no obligation to hire job seekers at the event. This is a unique opportunity for neurodivergent individuals to connect with potential employers, learn about your organization, and practice networking in a safe and inclusive environment.

Employer Registration link and Day of Event schedule are below. For any further information, including separate link for neurodivergent job seekers to register, don't hesitate to reach out to us. 

We hope you’ll join us in making a positive impact and fostering a more accessible and supportive employment landscape !

1. PACE Employer Registration Form

https://forms.office.com/r/9SwaPyvsvt

2. Day of Event Schedule

• Set-Up Time: You can begin setting up anytime between 9:00 and 9:45 AM

• Location: PAFN Autism Hub, 3688 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC. Event will be in Auditorium on 2nd floor.

• Event Start: The first guests will arrive at 10:00 AM

• Morning Guests (10:00-11:00 AM): For this hour, expect high school students who are more interested in learning about careers and future opportunities rather than immediate employment

• Main Event (11:00 AM-3:30 PM): We will welcome job seekers in small groups to keep the environment sensory-friendly

• Lunch: Delivered at 12:30 PM from Paper Planes Cafe, PAFN’s unique paid training cafe staffed by autistic and other neurodivergent individuals . If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know so we can accommodate them.

• Provided Items: For all booths, we will supply tables, chairs, tablecloths, lunch, coffee and Lee’s Donuts! 

• Wrap-Up: The event will conclude at 3:30 PM