Danny Combs
Founder of TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades) and author focused on training neurodivergent and autistic individuals for skilled-trade employment, with a track record of high job-placement and sustained-employee rates.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 46min
Neurodivergent Talent in Skilled Trades
Danny Combs, founder of TACT, champions the vital role of neurodivergent individuals in skilled trades. He reveals how his organization fosters inclusivity to unlock their unique talents, filling essential workforce gaps. The conversation touches on transformative hiring practices and the importance of job coaching, highlighting the strong job placement rates and high earning potential in trades. Combs also advocates for systemic changes in education and workplaces to support neurodiversity, urging listeners to embrace this shift toward a more inclusive future.
Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 28min
461: Danny Combs—TACT, The Future of Workforce
Danny Combs, founder of TACT, shares his inspiring journey of training neurodivergent individuals for skilled trades. He discusses the critical labor shortage and how TACT offers these gifted learners meaningful employment opportunities. Danny highlights the engaging, hands-on nature of trade work, which suits neurodivergent students perfectly. With an impressive 83-84% job placement rate, TACT is transforming lives and redefining workforce potential. He also explores the need for education reform to better support neurodiversity in all learning environments.
