Networking for Good

• By: Lesli Cattan, LCSW Marjorie Madfis, MBA Yes She Can
• June 25th, 2021
• adults, employment, interviewing, mentors, mock interviews, networking, networking skills, Summer 2021 Issue, training
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Most people find employment opportunities through a network of people they know, and it is well documented that professional networking is an important investment in time to begin and grow one’s career (Augustine, Top Resume). In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that “85% of...

Mobilizing to Maintain Continuity of the Yes She Can Training Program

• By: Lesli Cattan, LCSW Yes She Can
• July 1st, 2020
• anxiety, COVID-19, emotional support, job coaching, job skills, summer 2020 issue, technology, virtual, young women
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Yes She Can provides a job skills training program for young women with autism and related social and learning disabilities. The program is implemented at Girl AGain boutique where clinical professionals and business managers coach trainees in all aspects of running the business. It has been a...

Addressing the Female-Specific Challenges of Autism at Yes She Can

• By: Lesli Cattan, LCSW Yes She Can
• April 1st, 2020
• confidence, employment, females, independence, life skills, skill development, Spring 2020 Issue, training
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Empowerment is the theme that is woven into the training model at Yes She Can, Inc. Training young women with autism to be successful employees starts with a shared belief that women with autism can develop powerful voices in their own lives and in supporting the lives of others. We integrate...