Val McCarty Hosts Tara Langan (Autism CanTech) on the LIBI Podcast

Advocate for Inclusion and Tech Smarts

Have you considered a neurodiverse workforce? Tara Langan, Employer Engagement Coordinator shares more about how Autism CanTech! an inclusive project Funded in part by the Government of Canada under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy is building more inclusive work environments and having leaders in industry think differently about the capabilities of individuals on the spectrum.

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Host: Val McCarty is in the business of helping organizations visualize, communicate, and execute strategy in real time. Her studies were acquired at both University of Alberta and Grant MacEwan University, and encompassed Management, Education, and Human Services, with an aim to continue learning. Her previous experience includes the Financial Sector, Fitness Sector, and Early Childhood Education. When Val is not at work you can find her outside with her grandkids, or looking forward to the next live jam.

Guest: Tara Langan a self proclaimed over achiever who smiles often. A passionate relationship builder who is a natural connector and creator of opportunities.

Currently a matchmaker in the industry connecting employers with qualified talent that can help with data management / data wrangling / Power BI / SQL coding.

Currently passionate about creating work opportunities and partnerships for autistic youth to gain meaningful work experience in the Digital economy.

Equally passionate about supporting employers in creating workplaces that are inclusive and will help them achieve optimal results.

Tara Langan is an Edmonton based HR Strategic Business Partner with over 10 years of HR experience consulting on a broad range of HR functions in both private and municipal and provincial government.

Tara is also pursuing her Associated Certified Coach credentials and is a practicing Executive Coach with over 60 hours.

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Links:

• Autism CanTech

Show Quotes:

"I'm happy to share first and foremost that these students are getting hired. That in itself is, you know, probably the biggest accomplishment of our project."

"I think when we talk about diversity and inclusion, for some of us, the language even gets lost when sometimes we can just boil it down to valuing the skillset of others."

Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan