A2
IMPRINT Manual and Assessment Tool for managers
In Activity 2 we plan to create a diverse workplace culture where neurodiversity is respected and valued, which will promote greater innovation, productivity, and performance as well as talent recruitment and retention as well as workforce well-being. This will be done by dispelling misconceptions and biases in the Manual and emphasizing on the unique characteristics, talents, and skills of candidates with ASD in the publishing sector.The tanglible results of Activity 2 will be: 1.Manual for managers 2.Assessment Tool for B&P businesses
A4
Outreach Campaign and Call-to-Action
Activity 4 will achieve the following project objectives: -Increase awareness about the advantages of hiring candidates with ASD -Encourage autism-inclusive recruitment and retention practices in the B&P sector through both online and offline initiatives. -Enable managers to become advocates for neurodiversity and inclusivity by offering them the chance to participate in interactive, hybrid training and promotional activities, providing them with the knowledge to implement these lessons in their workplace.
A3
VET Educator’s Handbook and training on autism-inclusive Recruitment and Retention
Activity 3 will focus on the creation of a thorough and useful tool that gives VET instructors the tools they need to teach B&P managers how to create a working culture that welcomes people with autism. The Handbook will include learning objectives, integrated learning strategies, and practical/interactive tasks that offer both in-person and online guidance, providing accessibility and flexibility. The Handbook will use a motivational approach and take inspiration from the thematic units described in the IMPRINT Manual (A2). It will also offer educators a structured framework to help them train managers and learners on autism-inclusive hiring, training, and retention while promoting meaningful understanding and active engagement.
