Impactful hiring program is ‘game-changer’ for company

About a year ago, El Car Wash employee Jia Kruger pushed for the launch of a neurodivergent hiring program at her workplace. She was inspired after learning that her 4-year-old child has autism.

Since then, in a partnership with The de Moya Foundation, the company has welcomed 12 individuals into its workforce.

What they have been given are not just jobs. They now have a supportive environment for growth, development and long-term career building. The program is making a huge difference in the lives of their families, too.

"This program has been a game-changer - not only for our new team members, but for our entire organization," said Daniel Muñoz, corporate training manager of El Car Wash.

Muñoz played a key role in launching the program and personally trained the neurodivergent employees involved.

"It's about creating a workplace where everyone belongs and thrives," he said.

By teaming up with the de Moya Foundation in Miami, El Car Wash is now helping to set a new standard for inclusive hiring practices. And the company has a mission to grow the initiative to ensure even more individuals with autism and other neurodivergent traits are welcomed into its operations.

The de Moya Foundation specializes in empowering individuals with unique abilities. In its mission to represent, and change society's perspective, the organization helps create opportunities for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Fragile X Syndrome and intellectual disability.

El Car Wash company has more than 85 locations across Florida and Michigan. The company strives to support local charities and communities by creating "hometown pride."