Celebrating Value and Talent

THE PRECISIONISTS’ COMMITMENT TO NEURODIVERSE EMPLOYMENT

BY PATTI PFARRER

Each October for the past 80 years, we have celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), honoring the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and highlighting the importance of inclusive workplace policies and practices that benefit both employees and employers.

This year’s NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” from the U.S. Department of Labor, is one that resonates deeply with the culture at The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI) every single day.

Founded in 2016, The Precisionists, a Delaware-based benefit corporation, is a national company that delivers industry-leading administrative and technology services to its customers. At the core of TPI’s mission is building high-performance teams that include individuals with neurodiversities, such as autism. TPI recognizes the immense value and unique talents these individuals offer, strengths that are often overlooked or underutilized in traditional hiring models.

With a bold mission to create 10,000 jobs for neurodivergent individuals over the next decade, TPI is helping unlock innovative solutions that drive customer success while creating meaningful career pathways. This commitment allows TPI to tailor solutions to each client’s specific needs and deliver projects with exceptional efficiency and productivity.

TPI’s groundbreaking employment model not only empowers its clients but also provides life-changing opportunities for neurodivergent jobseekers, who often face unemployment or underemployment rates as high as 75% to 80%.

One inspiring example is Sean Starr, a service delivery coordinator who joined TPI in November 2020. Sean is part of a 40-person team supporting Exelon Corporation, a leading American public utility with subsidiaries including Baltimore Gas and Electric, Delmarva Power, Atlantic City Electric, and PECO. Reflecting on his experience, Sean shared:

“After facing challenges in previous workplaces, I found The Precisionists and was hired as a data analyst. Here at TPI, I feel respected and valued by my coworkers and managers. I’ve had the opportunity to grow both my technical and professional skills. In 2022, I was promoted to service delivery coordinator, allowing me to take on a leadership role supporting my coworkers and customers. I enjoy special projects that let me collaborate across departments, share my skills, and learn new ones. My goal now is to become a senior service delivery coordinator to further expand my leadership responsibilities. As someone with Asperger’s syndrome, I truly appreciate that The Precisionists recognizes my abilities and puts my skills into action.”

TPI also partners with other notable clients across the Delaware Valley, including the State of Delaware, M&T Bank, DuPont, CSC, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Comcast, and Independence Blue Cross.

Dedicated to expanding opportunities nationwide, The Precisionists operates in Wilmington, Del.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Nashville, Tenn.; northeast Ohio and northwest Pa.; and Phoenix, Ariz. — building inclusive workplaces and creating long-term career success for individuals with neurodiversities.

Patti Pfarrer is the director of marketing programs and community engagement at The Precisionists, Inc. For more on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, visit: www.dol.gov/ndeam.