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 […]
Facebook Live April 29 – Me and My Autism
THURSDAY APRIL 29 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT LIVE STREAMING FROM YES SHE CAN FACEBOOK PAGE Add to Calendar
Me and My Autism
Since the autism diagnosis was first introduced* by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943, the deficit-based model has been used to identify what people on the autism spectrum have difficulty with and how they are different from their “typical” peers. Today we understand that autism is a spectrum disorder; and the effects of the disability and […]
Welcome Claudia Castaneda to Yes She Can
We are excited to introduce you to Claudia Castaneda, our new Director of Marketing and Retail Operations. In this new position, Claudia will be developing strategies and implementing marketing plans to grow Girl AGain boutique, a major source of revenue for Yes She Can’s job skills program, and to expand our connections in the community […]
A Breath of Fresh Air by Vanessa
My name is Vanessa and I am one of the recent trainees that joined Yes She Can in the summer of 2020. On that day I was feeling a mixture of emotions, nervous, eager, and maybe a little scared. On the morning of the big day, I was having my breakfast and my mom said […]
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