Yes She Can Inc

Job Skill Development and Employment Opportunities for Women with Autism

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Courage – what I learned from Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman by Selina

January 20, 2021 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

Selina

My name is Selina and  I am a trainee with Yes She Can. I joined the job skills development program in October 2020. Today I watched the inauguration of the President on January 20, 2021. Amanda Gorman, who read her poem at the inauguration today, is a beautiful young lady who knows how to write. […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Trainees

Enrollment Open for Fall Session of Job Skills Program

July 28, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

screen shot of zoom meeting with 12 participants

Job Skills Still Needed It’s true that the pandemic has resulted in businesses closing and employees losing jobs.  But that is not forever.  Businesses are reopening.  Employers will be hiring.   Now is a a good time to focus on developing and practicing the critical skills needed and desired by employers. Adaptability – A Life Lesson […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching, Program, Trainees

Still needed: skills for employment and independence

April 30, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

Isabelle working remotely

Job Skills Still Needed Now more than ever, teens and young adults with learning differences need personalized and interactive support from experts to help them develop transferable job skills.  Given this lull in employment, it is a good time to focus on developing and practicing the critical skills needed and desired by employers.  Learn more […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching, Trainees

Good job

February 29, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis 1 Comment

Baneesha receiving note from Chandra

How do you know when you are meeting or exceeding expectations at work?  Rarely does the boss say “good job”.  But most of us can pick up subtle cues from our manager. Our trainees don’t.  They have autism, and subtle cues elude them.   And besides, for most of their lives they’re been told what they […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching, Employment, Trainees

Mackenzie seeks acceptance.

January 18, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis 1 Comment

Mackenzie

Because of the exposure to the LGBTQ+* community, people are aware of the idea of ‘coming out’ or revealing to others that you are who you are, and that it differs from the norm. Coming out is a nerve racking experience, as the person who opens up is never sure if people they love and […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Trainees

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Yes She Can Inc., a non-profit founded in 2013, is dedicated to helping young women with autism and related disabilities develop transferable job skills and workplace social skills – through authentic work experience.  We serve teen girls in transition from high school to adulthood and young women with autism spectrum disorders in an inclusion setting at Girl AGain boutique. Read more

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