Nurturing Neurodivergent Tech Talent with Eric Pedersen

This week, we sat down with our friend Eric to discuss ways to nurture tech talent among our neurodivergent young people. Eric Pedersen, is the Dean of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Dixie State University in Southern Utah. He sits on the board of several technology companies, and is a founding partner at our program for neurodivergent young adults, NeuroDev.Eric gets candid about the patterns he sees among neurodivergent students and what supports they need to help them be successful not only at college but also in the workforce. We discuss how to improve chances of getting into tech jobs, the tech talent shortage and the attractive strengths neurodivergent students bring to the table.You will enjoy the perspectives Eric brings from his 30-plus years of experience as an educator, an entrepreneur, and his mentoring heart.What You'll Learn from this Episode:What problem Eric has noticed the most among neurodivergent students.What neurodivergent students need in the university setting to be successful.The compounding challenges in the university setting that students face when they haven’t developed social and emotional skills.Why there is a tech talent shortage and how neurodivergent students can be attractive job candidates.How neurodivergent students can improve their chances of getting tech jobs.The huge strengths neurodivergent young people bring that are needed to help solve problems.Featured on the Show:Join our email list and get our free 3-part video course: Start Parenting Confidently With 3 Simple StepsVisit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about out our specialized co-ed program for neurodivergent young adults.Follow us on facebook and Debbie on Instagram! Join the conversation and comment to share your insights from this episode.Utah Tech University - comprehensive polytechnic education.Eric Pedersen - Dean of Science, Engineering, and Technology.👉 If this episode resonated with you, we’d love for you to leave a quick 5 star review sharing your favorite takeaway. It helps us create more meaningful content for listeners like you. 📩 Want more insights and practical tools? Be sure to join our email list for inspiration and updates. 🔵 For deeper support, consider joining our NDM Circle Community at NDM.Circle.so—a space for parents and professionals navigating the complexities of parenting neurodivergent young people.