This past summer, I witnessed two professionals with different backgrounds having a polite but serious disagreement about whether a workforce readiness program should be limited to youth in foster care or expanded to include other disconnected young people. The “Educator” was advocating for an exclusive group despite the fact that in her previous “mixed” […]
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Every year, over 1.2 million students drop out of high school in the United States alone. That’s a student every 26 seconds – or 7,000 a day. Jaden Smith’s parents are well-connected, multi-millionaire celebrities. He and his well-known siblings have starred in movies, released hit albums, and traveled the world on private jets with
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Last year I facilitated a workshop titled “Packaged For Success: 5 Steps To Help Transition-Aged Youth Excel” at the 32nd Annual Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth (MARFY) Conference. I also served as Moderator for the youth panel. This year I am assisting with the planning ad organizing of the first MARFY
I have done lots of interviewing and hiring. I used my experience to create the ebook “Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways to Land the Job Of Your Dreams”. The strategies outlined in the ebook are perfect for youth, college students, new professionals, and seasoned professionals. Yep, there’s something for you whether you are about to graduate
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My awesome business coach, Dr. Linette Montae, posed a question on Facebook that I want to pose to you. Question of the Day: What’s one thing you could learn from your high school self? The thing that I can learn from my high school self is to ASK questions. I have always been
Last night I watched the finale on Rachel vs Guy Kids Cook Off on The Food Network. Eight young chefs competed for a title and their own webs series on FoodNetwork.com. Ten year old Brandon was the winner. These kids really made some really complex dishes.Although I did not see the three prior episodes in
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I facilitated a team building session for at a staff retreat for an awesome organization on Wednesday – Challenger Independent Living Inc. I’m writing this blog to give a shout out to “The Winners”. You’re wondering who “The Winners” aren’t you? I used various methods to divide staff into groups and various activities to allow
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Number in foster care on September 30 of the FY2012 – 399,546 Case Plan Goal Emancipation – 20,251 Long Term Foster Care – 20,095 Age as of September 30th 16 years – 27,356 17 year – 29,306 18 years – 11,273 We are aware of all the negative statistics for youth aging out of foster care
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Jahlika is a 19 year old college student in New York determined never to let her past trauma or life circumstances define her. She has a strong work history and the goal of becoming a nurse. Jahlika was recently awarded a hospital internship in conjunction with New Yorkers for Children. Jahlika was selected for this
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I dedicate this post and my LOVE to my great grandparents and grandparents. #Blessed #Grateful #Loved #Supported #Inspired Related Post: I’m Living A Legacy Nicki Sanders, MSW, Chief Visionary Officer The Teen Toolbox utilizes youth portfolio development and civic engagement and academic empowerment strategies to help teens set goals for life after high
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