Workforce System Success Stories - Workforce Development and Adult Learning

MEET KALY...

Autistic youth gains work readiness skills and confidence through internship experience.

Kaly originally accessed the local workforce system’s services through a summer youth employment program, but continued to work in an internship placement as an administrative assistant within one of the system’s American Job Centers. In her own words, Kaly remembers, “I got to learn so much when I did the internship. I didn't have a lot of work experience and not a lot of social interaction with other people, which was the biggest challenge I had to face. The internship helped me learn so many skills in the career path I'm interested in, and I got the chance to interact with other people despite being Autistic. The experience really taught me that I have wonderful people who are super supportive of me and to be grateful for the wonderful experience. I want to say thank you for everything. All of you have truly pushed me to my own comfort zone that I never knew was possible.”