The Employables

Angela, 31, has Tourette Syndrome and near-constant high energy tics that often include swearing.  She lost her last job at a hair salon over ten years ago and has not been able to reenter the job market, but is hopeful to find work soon to support her seven year-old son, Jesse. Michael, 23, is autistic and often finds it nearly impossible to communicate his thoughts verbally. He has never had a fulltime job. They meet with experts Dr. Nancy Doyle and Dr. Jamie McPartland, who discover incredible strengths and areas of expertise that guide both job seekers toward dream opportunities.

Erik, 29, has high-functioning autism which can sometimes mean he has trouble communicating his thoughts. Jaleesa, 20, has Tourette Syndrome which causes a variety of involuntary tics such as 'I'm a bagel' or 'I'm a bear'. We follow Erik and Jaleesa through their journey as they meet with experts who help them on their quest to find their dream jobs.

Fisher, 43, has Tourette Syndrome which means he experiences involuntary physical and vocal outbursts such as 'razzle dazzle', 'dynamite' and 'bop bop bop' -- to name but a few. Jen, 42, has autism. She's lived most of her life in various facilities and institutions but is now ready to re-claim her independence by finding a job. With the help of experts, we'll uncover their unique strengths that will help on their journey towards employment.

Brenda, 44, has high-functioning autism. Her biggest obstacle to finding work has been a crippling fear of social situations. Ben, 27, has Tourette Syndrome, that causes violent body tics and some unexpected verbal outbursts, like "bats" and "tomato." They meet with experts who give them much needed tools to redirect their job search, and guide them towards opportunities that will help them find meaningful employment.