BornToWork is a non-profit empowering autistic young adults to build meaningful long term careers in technology.

Our Mission

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Empower Autistic Talent

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Build confidence, life skills and workplace readiness

Build Career Pathways

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Create long term opportunities through top tech internships

Strengthen Jewish Connection

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Unite Israel and US communities through shared purpose

Unlock Neurodiverse Innovation

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Unite Israel and US communities through shared purpose

Despite their talent and potential adults on the autism spectrum face staggering rates of unemployment.

US Unemployment Rate

4%

No Disabilities

85%

With Autism

When given the right supports, autistic young adults thrive in the workplace and deliver measurable benefits to employers.

Productivity

30%

More Productive

than neurotypical peers

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Speed

48%

Faster

than neurotypical peers

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Loyalty

90%

Retention Rate

for employees with autism

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In particular autistic young adults often excel in technology - a sector that rewards focus, pattern recognition and precision.

AUTISTIC STRENGTH

  • Exceptional attention to detail

  • Pattern recognition and analytical thinking

  • Consistency and reliability

  • Focus and ability to hyper concentrate

  • Logical, structured thinking

  • Integrity and rule based decision making

  • Strong memory and information retention

TECH ROLE ALIGNMENT

  • Quality Assurance, Data Labeling, Software Testing

  • AI / ML, Data Analysis, Threat Detection

  • IT Ops, Dev Ops, System Monitoring, DB Management

  • Coding, Debugging, Data Cleaning, Product Testing

  • Software Engineering, Technical Documentation

  • Compliance, Quality Control

  • Data Entry, Process Optimization

We’ve built a 12 month program combining intensive life skills training, workplace readiness and placements at top tech companies.

Month 1

Life skills and readiness bootcamp

Months 2-12

Tech Internship placement

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In January 2027, BornToWork will launch 2 parallel cross border programs - one in Los Angeles and one in Tel Aviv.

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Israel and the US lead in embracing and integrating autistic talent across the technology and national defense sectors.

Israeli Military Program Ro’im Rachok

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The IDF established a groundbreaking program that turns the unique talents of young adults with autism into a national defense asset

US & Israeli Tech Companies with Autism Initiatives

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And with vibrant, interconnected tech ecosystems, LA and Tel Aviv are the perfect launchpads for BornToWork’s program.

Startup Ecosystem

Israel #4

LA #3

Global startup ecosystem in 2025

Venture funding market in the US

Global Leadership

Cybersecurity

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Aerospace & Defense

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AI & Semiconductors

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Gaming & Entertainment

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BornToWork is building a bridge between inclusion and innovation while strengthening Jewish identity and ties between the US and Israel

Come join us!