Sharon Didrichsen

Mum to 2 boys, Founder/MD Specialisterne NI. All views are my own and retweets are not necessarily an endorsement.

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

10 years old today!

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

So, 10 years today, this happened!:
Today is Specialisterne Northern Ireland's first Lego Assessment Day recruiting adults on the Autistic Spectrum for IT Sector roles in Belfast.

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

To brighten your Friday! My favourite one is 'I have great hair!'!

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

As well as securing lots of jobs this week, our empower and @CapitaPlc participants have created a list of positive affirmations. We thought you may like to see them! Which is your favourite? #UKSPF #Neurodiversity #socialvalue

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

Are you looking for a flexible full time or part time role where you can make a difference? Our Business Development and Communications Executive helps companies become employers of choice for autistic and neurodivergent people.
See details below:
https://t.co/w9JB5msNgA

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

FOMO! So sorry to be missing out on @NIChamber #FestivalofBusiness today. If you are there, drop by and say hello to our lovely team!

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

Our Empower team are excited to be at the @NIChamber #FestivalofBusiness today, promoting how empower can support local businesses to access neurodivergent talent, including for #JobStart roles. If you are there, pop by!

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

Thanks @david_crozier Yes, it was an interesting and important discussion.

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

Thank you @bbcradioulster for inviting @DidrichsenS, of @SpecialistsNI to be part of the conversation on Talkback today with @williamcrawley regarding adult diagnosis of being autistic. Lovely discussion, a privilege to be part of it!

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

Lovely morning at @NICyber , discussing is there a link between skills for cyber jobs and talents of some neurodivergent people. Thanks for having me! @SpecialistsNI

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

Great to be at Stormont today for the inaugural meeting of the All Party Group for the Voluntary and Community Sector.

[NICVA @NICVA]

We're proud to announce we will be the secretariat for a new All Party Group for the Voluntary & Community Sector.

This forum comes at a crucial time for the sector and will enable us to advocate for the sector and influence change ➡️ https://t.co/1UPAwkXC4x

#VoiceOfTheSector

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

We are at @DigitalDNAHQ today, if you are here, pop by and say hello! Or come and hear @DidrichsenS who is speaking at 3.30pm on the ReBoot stage on the talents of autistic and neurodivergent people for IT roles. #digitaldna #digitialdnabelfast

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

Lovely to be included in today's FT along with Jonathan McMurray:
“The managers I’ve worked with are supportive and curious,” he says of his job at Microsoft in Belfast. “There’s not a one-size-fits-all and my input is welcomed.”
@SpecialistsNI

https://t.co/xkM1yABIgA

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

We were so excited today to meet 22 people @AllstateNI for the first of 3 workshops in our new series 'So, I may be autistic?' Great discussions and sharing of experiences, and terrific to have the support of Ausome, the employee impact group @AllstateNI Looking forward to no.2!

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

We are really excited to invite expressions of interest for the empower programme! Funded by the UK government, empower will support 2000 people across N Ireland to secure careers. #empower
See details below:

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

Are you 16+ and leaving school or college this year? Empower Launch is running over the summer to support autistic and neurodivergent young people to launch careers. A combination of skills development, job coaching and having fun, Empower launch is a great place to be! #empower

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

Great to celebrate my birthday and to mark 10 years @SpecialistsNI with the team today!

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

A great day with the team at Maryville House!

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

How exciting to be recruiting to expand the team (again!) You can choose to apply for roles working with primary and secondary schools, or to be part of our exciting empower programme supporting 2000 people across NI to start out on careers! #excitingtimesahead

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

Due to continued growth and new business we currently have exciting opportunities for Autism and Neurodiversity Consultants to join our school and/or employability teams in supporting autistic and neurodivergent people. #careers #ukspf #Autism

https://t.co/M9my5vNVPS

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

Happy Easter! If you are autistic or neurodivergent and would like help to start a new career or if you would like to mentor and share your career journey with participants, we would love to hear from you!

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

Really looking forward to getting started on Monday with #EMPOWER Excited to be part of a new team supporting 2000 people across NI to secure employment! #UKSPF

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

We are celebrating @SpecialistsNI after hearing that our application to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund has been successful! We are excited to announce that we are partnering with @USEL182 and @disabilityni to support 2000 people with disabilities across NI to secure careers.

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

We are delighted to invite primary schools to take part in this exciting initiative whereby autistic young people learn to get ready for secondary and grammar schools and learn strategies of autistic young people!

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

We are delighted to invite autistic and neurodivergent people to express an interest in a new employability programme @SpecialistsNI which is starting in April and which is funded by @CapitaPlc #socialvalue

[Sharon Didrichsen @DidrichsenS]

Come join our team! New Autism Services Coordinator and Autism and Neurodiversity Consultant roles.

[Specialisterne NI @SpecialistsNI]

Exciting opportunities to make a difference to the lives of autistic and neurodivergent people in N. Ireland through these new roles.
Autism Services Co-ordinator
Autism and Neurodiversity Consultants (Bank)
https://t.co/X5ailiG8Jn
https://t.co/POqdwNqdBr