MR.DIY Welcomes First Neurodiverse Interns, Pioneering the Store Internship for Special Learners Program
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About MR.DIY
MR.D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.
All MR.D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewelry, and cosmetics).
The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”. Visit www.mrdiy.com/ph/ and our official social media accounts at Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for more details.
About Candent Learning Haus
Candent Learning Haus (CLH) provides special education programs that include reading and math intervention, functional academics, transition planning, life skills, and pre-vocational training for children and adults with developmental delays.
CLH also offers and designs programs for specific groups and/or individuals based on interests and needs. These could be swimming and other sports, nature and bike camps, cooking, art, dance, music jams, reading, and writer’s workshops.
About Marvelous Minds Tutorial Center
Marvelous Minds Tutorial Center began as an online educational platform during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, offering essential support to learners with special needs. Our mission was to provide them with valuable skills to navigate the unique challenges brought on by the pandemic, emphasizing personal growth, self-sufficiency, and resilience. As the restrictions began to ease and lockdowns were lifted, parents expressed a need for a physical space where their children could safely interact, learn, and grow. This demand led to the establishment of our physical location, the Marvelous Minds Tutorial Center.
We are a dedicated, small-scale facility with a focus on adult learners who have special needs. At Marvelous Minds, our program is designed to provide practical, life-enhancing education, focusing on developing prevocational skills that prepare our students for future employment. Beyond job skills, we emphasize socialization and personal skills crucial for daily independence. Our comprehensive programs include functional reading, essential mathematics, and other activities that enable students to navigate real-world tasks with confidence and autonomy.
Our goal at Marvelous Minds is to empower both our students and their families. We are committed to guiding each learner toward independence, equipping them with job-readiness skills, and preparing them to embrace the challenges of the real world. Through our dedicated support, we aim to nurture a sense of self-reliance and accomplishment within our students, ensuring that they are ready to lead fulfilling lives as independent individuals.