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 […]
We stand with #ChoosetoChallenge on International Women’s Day 2021
The Yes She Can trainees stand with #ChoosetoChallenge on International Women’s Day 2021. During our social hour, we watched a performance by the poet Anisa Nandoula which begins with the line “Gender is a pre-written book…” Through her powerful words, we were encouraged to use this imagery to remind ourselves that not all stories end […]
Learning to apply for jobs, by Baneesha Mukherjee
UPDATE October 2021 Baneesha has graduated from Yes She Can and is being honored on October 20, 2021 as an ADVOCATE FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM. More about our event here. Learning to apply for jobs Applying for jobs isn’t easy for anybody, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. People with disabilities experience limited opportunities for […]
Enrollment Open for Fall Session of Job Skills Program
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 […]
When the news “interrupts” work, By Jennifer Eisman
Our work environments are not sealed off from the events in the world and news of them, particularly when they are traumatic. Yes She Can Senior Work Skills Coach, Jennifer Eisman, MSW, reflects on how the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests have impacted the participants in our training program, and the […]
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