Aspiritech Academy
Providing training and employment preparation for Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals.
Gain the knowledge you need for a bright future in tech.
Thanks to generous grants from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) and HAAPE, Aspiritech has expanded its training and employment preparation course for neurodivergent individuals through Aspiritech Academy.
Aspiritech Academy assists with the development of on-the-job skills, as well as soft skills via virtual training. Through the Quality Assurance Training program, participants will gain a basic understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) by learning fundamental knowledge and developing basic testing and documentation skills. By the end of the program, each participant will gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to work in the tech field, while learning numerous new skills to take with them as they embark on their employment journey.
Are you autistic, 18 years or older, and interested in acquiring the technical know-how and soft skills to kickstart a career in Quality Assurance?
Contact the Aspiritech Academy team if you have any questions about the program.
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Participants will be provided with:
- QA training curriculum
- Soft Skills training courses
- Weekly one-hour virtual team meeting
- 1:1 virtual training sessions
- Weekly guest speakers from Aspiritech Management, Operations, IT, and Employee Support
- Weekly team social discussion session
- Official Certificate of Completion at program’s conclusion
- A supportive, flexible work environment designed to help neurodivergent individuals thrive
- Opportunity for professional development and soft skills growth
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Program Details
Aspiritech Academy runs for five to six weeks, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time (CT). Participants can expect to work approximately six hours per day.
Program Dates
Winter 2025: February 17 through March 21
Summer 2025: June 9 through July 18
Fall 2025: October 6 through November 7
Program Director
Brian Sundh, Director of Aspiritech Academy: brian.sundh@aspiritech.org
Why Choose the Aspiritech Team ?
- 15+ years in software testing
- ISTQB-certified testing professionals
- Third-party assessed and proven security of entrusted customer information
- A full-time team of 100+ testing engineers
- Industry-specific expertise across multiple domains by QA testers who are deeply passionate about user experience
Graduate Testimonial
"I liked learning about the field of quality assurance work. I didn't know about all this beforehand, so I'm glad I took it. I learned I have good attention to detail that would be a valuable asset at QA work. It was so good I almost would want to share them with my friends!"
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Aspiritech Academy graduate
With 15 years’ experience in providing autistic adults with meaningful employment, Aspiritech knows what it takes to help neurodivergent tech professionals thrive.
Start your professional development by gaining the skills you need to stand out from your peers with Aspiritech Academy.
