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Global power management company Eaton and The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI), a Wilmington, Delaware-based organization focused on employment for adults with disabilities, are joining forces to leverage the talents of neurodiverse adults to address critical business needs in Eaton’s information technology organization. “When properly assessed and trained, people with autism and other neurodiversities are extremely high-performing employees. TPI’s employees bring innovative approaches to performing critical and challenging jobs such as administrative business and IT functions," said Ernie Dianastasis, CEO of The Precisionists. "When you consider that more than 80% of autistic adults in the U.S. are either unemployed or underemployed, we are making a true difference in engaging a significant, untapped labor force. We are thrilled to partner with Eaton, a world class leader in power management and an employer committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.” Individuals taking part in the pilot program will be identified, assessed, trained, and employed by The Precisionists. They will conduct project-based work for Eaton’s cybersecurity and user rights provisioning (access management) groups. While supporting Eaton’s business functions, TPI consultants will also receive ongoing direction, training, and support from their TPI project leader. “At Eaton, we aspire to be a model of inclusion and diversity in our industry,” said Katrina Redmond, Eaton’s senior vice president and chief information officer. “By partnering with The Precisionists, we are utilizing a unique approach to further this mission. I look forward to the opportunity this brings towards innovation within our organization, as well as the impact this employment opportunity will have on the lives of those participating in the program.” Individuals participating in the pilot will complete a comprehensive four-week training program. During the pilot phase, Eaton also hopes to identify additional opportunities to grow the program and support other parts of its business, further advancing The Precisionists’ goal of employing 10,000 people with diverse abilities in the United States over the next decade. To learn more about TPI, visit www.theprecisionists.com. Candidates interested in exploring employment opportunities as a part of this program should contact The Precisionists’ talent acquisition team by emailing inquiries to careers@theprecisionists.com.