After more than four years as our first Director of Training Programs, Lesli Cattan, will be retiring from Yes She Can at the end of the Summer session. Lesli has had a career spanning more than 30 years devoted to helping people with autism and other developmental disabilities achieve their potential. Lesli retired from the […]
Job Opening: Yes She Can Director of Training Programs
Seeking Director of Training Programs Who we are: Yes She Can is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young women with autism and related learning and social disabilities develop transferable job skills. Our unique and innovative program and curriculum are implemented in an authentic business setting as well through integrated online classes. Yes She […]
Join Bike to the Beach with Yes She Can on October 2nd
On Saturday, October 2nd, cyclists will be riding with Bike to the Beach to support Autism and disAbilities. The ride is from Manhattan to West Hampton with the joy of jumping into the ocean after crossing the finish line. You can ride the full “Century” (100 miles) or join at the 50-mile or 25-mile start […]
Happy to be back at Girl AGain.
Our first day seeing each other face-to-face after 14 months on Zoom!
Networking for Good by Lesli Cattan, LCSW
A version of this article first appeared in the June 2021 issue of Autism Spectrum News Networking works Most people find employment opportunities through a network of people they know. It is well documented that professional networking is an important investment in time to begin and grow one’s career. (1) In fact, the U.S. Bureau […]
Back to Girl AGain
We are delighted that after 14 months separated by miles but connected through cyberspace, coaches and trainees will be resuming job skills training at Girl AGain boutique! While the White Plains store has been open since last June, we have only had one staff person working at a time. Trainees worked from home, coached on […]
Making a difference, one doll at a time
I vaguely remember the time when I used to play with my dolls and how special this was for me. When I became a mother of two boys, those memories became even more distant, until now when I started working at Yes She Can. I have realized that all the people who approach us to […]
MasterCard volunteers – a Priceless experience, by Claudia Castaneda
MasterCard employees mentor Yes She Can trainees There is no doubt that video conferencing has brought us closer, opening up opportunities to make meaningful connections and interact with people from all around the world. On Tuesday May 11th Yes She Can Inc. and MasterCard participated in the first of two job search skills workshops. This […]
I love Tennis! by Vanessa A.
I think sports is a great way for exercise and for people to come together not as competitors but as people who enjoy a specific type of sport. My favorite sport is tennis. The reason why I enjoy tennis is because I like playing tennis and watching it. I have a favorite tennis player who […]
Earth Day 2021, by Yes She Can Coach Laura G.
Happy Earth Day 2021! This year’s theme of “Restore the Earth,” is so relevant at a time when the world is focused on curing and healing. One strong voice that reminds us that restoration must take conviction and passion is Greta Thurnberg. This young activist is a role model to the younger generations – some […]