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Meristem
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2023
Meristem is a nonprofit transitional program outside of Sacramento that is dedicated to preparing autistic and neurodiverse young adults
for a life of independence, higher education and work.
Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people through our FREE online training.
for a life of independence, higher education and work.
Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people through our FREE online training.
The Intersection of Autism & Creativity with J.D. Barker
Harry and Erin sit down with New York Times best-selling author J.D. Barker about the intersection between autism and creativity - J.D.’s journey with a late autism diagnosis and how autism has contributed to his major success as an author.
In this episode:
J.D. details his life before and after his diagnosis at the age of 22
How autism helped J.D. realize his potential as an author, and how it actually equipped him for success
Ways that J.D. loves to give back to the autism community, and his toolkit for those who have autism to handle large scale social interactions
…and more!
#workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem
Check out J.D.'s website for information on his latest book and links to follow him on social media!
www.jdbarker.com
In this episode:
J.D. details his life before and after his diagnosis at the age of 22
How autism helped J.D. realize his potential as an author, and how it actually equipped him for success
Ways that J.D. loves to give back to the autism community, and his toolkit for those who have autism to handle large scale social interactions
…and more!
#workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem
Check out J.D.'s website for information on his latest book and links to follow him on social media!
www.jdbarker.com
มุมมอง: 30
วีดีโอ
Goodwill & TAP: A Conversation with Ivon Perez about Breaking Workforce Barriers
มุมมอง 23หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, Harry & Erin interview Ivon Perez to talk about Goodwill's Expandability Program, how the Expandability Program works to break workforce barriers, and how Goodwill has benefitted from the TAP employer trainings.
Let's Talk About Anxiety: A Conversation About Anxiety & Neurodiversity
มุมมอง 192 หลายเดือนก่อน
Harry and Erin sit down and talk about anxiety - how anxiety impacts a neurodiverse mind, their own personal journeys with anxiety, and how employers can best support their neurodiverse employees through anxiety. In this episode: - Anxiety in the neurodiverse mind and how TAP approaches identifying anxiety triggers in with their job seekers - Harry and Erin’s personal journeys with anxiety - Ti...
CCC & Tap: A Conversation About Workforce Development with CA Conservation Corps Director JP Patton
มุมมอง 302 หลายเดือนก่อน
The director of the California Conservation Corps (CCC), JP Patton, joins us to talk about the mission of the CCC, and how they work to develop folks for the workforce, and their experience with the TAP trainings affected their workplace culture. In this episode: - How TAP got connected with CCC - The mission of CCC, and their model reflects the Meristem Method - How Meristem and CCC help peopl...
Life After Meristem: An Interview with Meristem Alum Miles Levine
มุมมอง 343 หลายเดือนก่อน
Hear from a Meristem alumni about how Meristem prepared him for independent living and the workforce, and how he has gained a new sense of confidence from being a part of Meristem! In this episode: - Miles’ journey with an auditory processing disorder and dyscalculia, and how Meristem elevated his confidence and social skills - How he has fared in the workplace since transitioning out of Merist...
Life After Meristem: An Interview with Meristem Alum Brandon Mark
มุมมอง 343 หลายเดือนก่อน
Hear from a Meristem alumni about how Meristem prepared him for independent living and how he played a part in restarting the Transformative Autism Program! In this episode: How Brandon found Meristem and his journey through the program What he’s learned living independently (and with roommates!) How he played a part in restarting the Transformative Autism Program by helping to advocate to get ...
Life After Meristem: An Interview with Meristem Alum Caroline Eggert
มุมมอง 74 หลายเดือนก่อน
Hear from a Meristem alumni about how the program equipped her for success and how she is now using what she learned to start her own business, live independently, and keep multiple jobs! In this episode: Caroline’s personal journey to Meristem after growing up in Sacramento and living out in Denver and Montana Her biggest takeaways from her time at Meristem How Meristem prepared her for living...
How Meristem & TAP Help People Get & Keep Jobs with Eric Steward
มุมมอง 144 หลายเดือนก่อน
Go behind the curtain of Meristem’s Work Skills & TAP program with Eric Steward and Harrison Lane to learn how employers and job seekers can benefit. In this episode: Eric Steward’s personal journey and how he was inspired to work with the neurodiverse community How Meristem works with people who want to get a job Lessons learned since the program began in 2019 and expanded in 2022 to include t...
Breaking Down Meristem’s Work Skills Program with Ari von Zboray
มุมมอง 126 หลายเดือนก่อน
Ever wonder what Meristem’s Work Skills Program looks like behind the scenes? Take a peek inside what we do, how we do it and the challenges Meristem and our students face in achieving success in job training and internships. In this episode: What are Meristem’s 5 Pillars? What does Meristem do to support our students going to work and college?The importance of being a Meristem Partner? …and mo...
Raley's & TAP Unpack Hiring Neurodiverse Job Seekers
มุมมอง 227 หลายเดือนก่อน
Raley's & TAP Unpack Hiring Neurodiverse Job Seekers. Listen to this week's Voices of the Community: Neurodiversity in Life and Work with special guest, Raley's Senior Manager, Corp HR & Talent Acquisition, Bahar Abullarade. #neurodiverse #autism #hiring #jobseekingtips
What Students are Saying About Meristem
มุมมอง 1169 หลายเดือนก่อน
We asked several students what they liked about Meristem and this is what they said: Classes, Community, The Great Outdoors, Learning to Trust and be Responsible. 💙 Learn more about our program or give to our nonprofit for Big Day of Giving: www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/Meristem #neurodiverse #autism #workskills #sacramento #meristem
Inside The River Cats Concessions, Meristem’s partnership & Hiring Neurodiverse Employees ⚾️
มุมมอง 379 หลายเดือนก่อน
Take me out to the ball Game! Inside The River Cats Concessions, Meristem’s partnership & Hiring Neurodiverse Employees ⚾️ Join Erin and Harry with special guest, James Thompson, Head of The River Cats Concessions at Sutter Health Park. They unpack how The River Cats partner with non-profits in the area and how that relationship developed into a workskills internship and partnership with Merist...
It’s Going to Take All of Us!
มุมมอง 2910 หลายเดือนก่อน
It’s going to take all of us! How TAP and Stannum Core Solutions are changing the workplace landscape for neurodiverse individuals across the U.S. 🇺🇸 Get inspired by this episode of Meristem's Voices of the Community, Harry, Erin and Ben Schatzel, Stannum Core Solutions' founder take a deep dive into what it takes for employers to change the landscape for neurodiverse job seekers and employers....
How Do I Keep a Job?
มุมมอง 4211 หลายเดือนก่อน
Erin and Harry discuss what’s important to keep a job and what to expect in one of your first work experiences. Based on experiences in internships in the Transformative Autism Program, Erin and Harry offer tips like: - be prepared and open for feedback, and consider asking for it each week from your manager - practice communicating about your schedule, asking for time off, and other common sce...
Job Interviewing Tips for Neurodiverse Looking to Get Hired!
มุมมอง 58ปีที่แล้ว
Get hired in 2024! We're unpacking key job interview tips for neurodiverse job seekers and hiring tips for employers. Harry and Erin also share how Meristem operates its internship program, including how Meristem uses experiential interviews for neurodiverse candidates. Listen for: 🔷 In-depth discussion of the Meristem Method and how Meristem prepares young adults and employers for internships ...
Overcoming Overthinking with Meristem Graduate, Ben Lewis
มุมมอง 20ปีที่แล้ว
Overcoming Overthinking with Meristem Graduate, Ben Lewis
Benefits of just jumping in - Learn by Doing - even when you don't feel like it!
มุมมอง 18ปีที่แล้ว
Benefits of just jumping in - Learn by Doing - even when you don't feel like it!
Communication at Work SHOULD be a 2-way Street
มุมมอง 27ปีที่แล้ว
Communication at Work SHOULD be a 2-way Street
Voices of Community: The Power of Neurodiversity! The Trailer
มุมมอง 62ปีที่แล้ว
Voices of Community: The Power of Neurodiversity! The Trailer
Voices of Community: The Power of Neurodiversity! How Harry Learned Patience
มุมมอง 85ปีที่แล้ว
Voices of Community: The Power of Neurodiversity! How Harry Learned Patience
How to Find a Job: Tips for Neurodiverse Job Seekers
มุมมอง 357ปีที่แล้ว
How to Find a Job: Tips for Neurodiverse Job Seekers
How to Find a Job: Tips for Neurodiverse Job Seekers Trailer
มุมมอง 122ปีที่แล้ว
How to Find a Job: Tips for Neurodiverse Job Seekers Trailer
Excellent interview!
I won't rest until this program is shut down.
💖 'promo sm'
You are the Man Harry. Great job all.
We think so too! 🎸 We also have free Employer Tranings on how to make workplaces more inclusive. Check them out at www.tap.autism.org
Harrison ,Bahar, Quentin. Arizona, Erin and Albert ! Great information! Eric and Kara, wonderful direction and production of this important information. Go team Meristem!
Thank you, Lisa, for sharing yours & Christopher’s story and being such a strong advocate to Meristem and TAP! What you bring to the table is priceless! Go Team, Meristem!!
Go Meristem! I love how multiple speakers mentioned talking to your support network about what you want to do. Using our informal networks and getting feedback from our community can be so helpful when job hunting!
Thanks! We’re committed to creating a more inclusive work environment with our FREE employee and job seeker training and resources. They can be found on our website at: www.tapautism.org
Great video - wonderful tips on how to get started with your employment journey! Happy to be a part of creating #inclusion in the workplace!
Inclusion is what it’s all about! We’re committed to creating a more inclusive work environment with our FREE employee and job seeker training and resources. They can be found on our website at: www.tapautism.org
Excited for the full TAP Job Seeker Training Video to launch!
Thank you, Kara! The video turned out great- we’re thankful for Stouthouse Design and everything you’re doing for Team Meristem!
Great job Eric and Harry. So well done. Yes, will help my people in the work force.
Eric and Harry did a great job on this video - but they couldn’t have done it with out you and the rest of the team! Together you all brought practical tips that job seekers need to take that first step to finishing a job! #breakingworkforcebarriers