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 […]
Still needed: skills for employment and independence
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 […]
Virtual Yoga Class With Pat Salner by Izzie
On April 7th 2020 Pat Salner, a Yes She Can board member, led a yoga session for Yes She can participants. Pat is a certified yoga instructor based in Connecticut. She’s also my auntie. How does yoga help us? Yoga helps us by staying calm and relaxed. It affects my brain by thinking more clearly. […]
Good job
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 […]
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