Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
Meristem's Transformative Autism Program
Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. 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.
Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from people breaking workforce barriers and building real equity and inclusion.
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CCC & TAP: A Conversation About Workforce Development with CA Conservation Corps Director JP Patton
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
10/29/24 • 41 min
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 people in similar ways
- The positive impact that the TAP employer trainings had on CCC’s workplace culture
...and more!
#workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
It’s Going to Take All of Us!
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
03/12/24 • 42 min
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.
🔹 Meristem's Transformative Autism Program (TAP) was developed with input from young adults on the autism spectrum in order to educate California employers on how to hire, train and retain people with autism—and in turn help them become the valuable employees they have the potential to be.
🔹 Stannum Core Solutions mission is to positively impact the lives of neurodiverse job seekers and their families through specialized recruitment services, employment strategies, and career advocacy; Stannum Core Solutions aims to serve its business partners by positively impacting the cost of turnover, universal hiring strategy, and overall culture and inclusion.
Employers interested in joining the movement and breaking workforce barriers, visit our website at www.tapautism.org.
#neurodiverse #workforce #autism #jobseekers
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
How Do I Keep a Job?
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
01/30/24 • 26 min
In this episode, 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 scenarios
- advice for employers to streamline communication with neurodiverse employees
- how to be in it for the long haul
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
A Message on Giving Tuesday
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
11/28/23 • 1 min
Erin Schirm shares how you can support Meristem this #GivingTuesday.
Support Meristem's work with neurodiverse young people getting on the path to work and greater independence with a tax-deductable donation: meristem.pro/get-involved/support-meristem
View Meristem's Holiday Wish List and help fund a specific need of the program.
Fund a need goes live this Thursday, 11/30 at 12pm PT.
Preview here: meristemfow.ggo.bid
You can also support Meristem through our Feast of the Wreaths silent auction which goes live this Thursday, 11/30 at 12pm PT.
Preview here: meristemfow.ggo.bid
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
Overcoming Overthinking with Ben Lewis
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
11/14/23 • 34 min
Meristem program graduate Ben Lewis reflects back on his experience at Meristem, what he loved about the community and the chance to live independently. He shares how he gained the skills to work on a farm and how those experiences influence his attitude toward a day’s work now. Ben shares his path to Meristem and how persistence helped him tackle his fears at college – even when he ultimately decides that wasn’t the path for him. Listen for candid talks about anxiety and overthinking as well as where Ben hopes to take his life next.
If you’re looking for a story to get inspired – listen now!
#neurodiverse #inclusion #jobseekertips
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
Learning by Doing
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
10/31/23 • 27 min
Harrison talks about different intellectual or developmental disabilities and asks Erin about how he has responded to difficult situations, like an outburst in class or overcoming anxiety. Listen for:
- Tips for noticing what you have control over that can improve your well being
- How proving yourself to be reliable and responsible–even in jobs that are not your end goal–builds skills and confidence and can get you to a job you are passionate about
- Erin’s view that doing is the best way to learn
#neurodiverse #inclusion #jobseekertips
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
Communication at Work is a Two Way Street
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
10/17/23 • 26 min
Guest Eric Steward is the Director of Meristem’s Work Skills team and Transformative Autism Program. With Harrison and Erin, they discuss how they work with employers and neurodiverse job seekers and share:
- How to ask for support at work and why flexibility is a two way street
- Why Eric encourages job seekers to watch the TAP employer training
- How to stretch out of your comfort zone with self awareness
- How to overcome a negative experience at a past job
This is an episode for any job seeker or manager full of mindset tips and practical examples. Reach out to Meristem’s TAP team for support bridging the two way street if you need support navigating work accommodation conversations or seeking work.
Links:
How to Find a Job: Tips for Neurodiverse Job Seekers Training Video on YouTube
Sign up for TAP Job Seeker Support
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
Introducing Voices of Community
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
09/12/23 • 1 min
Host Harrison Lane introduces the Voice of Community podcast.
This is Meristem’s Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program Voices of the Community Podcast. So what is Voices of Community you might ask? Well, if you're a job seeker, if you're an employer, if you're a community member interested in learning more about how to work with somebody that has neurodiversity, we're here to tell you about it.
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
Raley's & TAP Unpack Hiring Neurodiverse Job Seekers
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
05/28/24 • 42 min
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
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
How Meristem & TAP Help People Get (& Keep) Jobs with Eric Steward
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
09/05/24 • 33 min
Go behind the curtain of Meristem’s Work Skills & TAP with program director Eric Steward and podcast host 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 the entire state of California
- Why aren’t employers inclusive? How can we move in the direction of inclusivity?
- Troubleshooting common challenges in a job seeker’s journey
...and more!
#workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem #inclusion
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
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FAQ
How many episodes does Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work have?
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work cover?
The podcast is about Training, Society & Culture, Dei, College, Research, Work, Podcasts, Job, Autism and Neurodivergent.
What is the most popular episode on Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work?
The episode title 'It’s Going to Take All of Us!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work?
The average episode length on Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work released?
Episodes of Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work are typically released every 20 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work?
The first episode of Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work was released on Sep 12, 2023.
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