Programme
Generation France
Equipping unemployed and under-employed individuals in France with the skills needed for life-changing tech careers.
Supporting neurodivergent individuals with interest in Tech careers to gain skills and find meaningful employment.
Specialisterne is an international social enterprise working to transform the employment landscape so that there are more meaningful opportunities for neurodivergent individuals and greater neurodivergent inclusion in the workplace.
Founded in 2004, its global reach includes operations in 26 countries, engaging more than 500 public and private sector employers and supporting over 10,000 individuals into full-time, skill-aligned employment through a range of different programmes and support. In recognition of its leadership in advancing disability inclusion and workplace accessibility, Specialisterne has been named to the Forbes Accessibility 200 list for two consecutive years.
With The Hg Foundation’s grant, Specialisterne has launched its Academy model in the USA for the first time. Specialisterne runs Academy programs in Denmark, Spain, Brazil, and Italy, where an average of 75% of its graduates secure employment within 3 months. The Academy is an 8-week full-time course that provides technical training for in-demand job pathways as well as occupational skills and recruitment process support. This particular Academy’s technical curriculum is focused on IT Support & AI Fundamentals to reflect shifting labour-market demands and strengthen long-term employability for programme graduates.
The Hg Foundation is fully seed-funding the set up and launch of the US Academy as well as support from an independent evaluator to share feedback on pilot delivery and outcomes.
Specialisterne Celebrates 20 Years
We are deeply grateful to The Hg Foundation for enabling Specialisterne to bring our Academy program to the U.S. Over 20 years of operations around the globe, Specialisterne has developed innovative models for neurodiversity employment, which we evaluate and adapt to each unique market. We are eager to partner with The Hg Foundation as we launch our Academy to serve unemployed and underemployed neurodivergent Americans.
My experience at Specialisterne has been exceptionally positive. The training process is high quality, constantly updated to align with the students’ needs and abilities. Classes are small, allowing for personalised attention from the coaches, who are kind and patient.
