Question: What’s a job skill that you’ll need regardless of where you are working? Answer: Knowing how to make eye contact with customers. That’s one of the skills Nora Daniels, the Marketing Team Leader and Community Liaison for Whole Foods Market Charlestown, shared during a “job shadow” visit for our Young Entrepreneurs Project students from […]
Month: February 2014
Although Presidents’ Day is a national holiday filled with travel plans and department store sales, not many people know why we celebrate Presidents’ Day. Until 1971, Americans celebrated both George Washington’s birthday and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday during the month of February. The two federal holidays were separated by only ten days. In 1971, a new […]
There are few things in life better than finding a $5 dollar bill in your jacket pocket, a complete stranger complimenting you, or getting two candy bars for the price of one because the classic vending machine glitch is, for once, working in your favor. These small, everyday pleasures have the power to turn your […]
February is Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of black Americans and to recognize their central role in our nation’s history. Here at Partners for Youth with Disabilities, one of the ways in which we observe Black History Month is by remembering the many African […]
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Although it doesn’t seem possible, this winter in Boston could be even more frigid than usual. Finding fun activities can be difficult with such low temperatures and a new snow storm every few weeks. But don’t sweat the cold weather, we’re here to help! This month’s resources include fun, winter activities for families of youth […]