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31 Internship Program Tips From An Internship Consultant

By Nicki Sanders | May 16, 2018 | Comments Off on 31 Internship Program Tips From An Internship Consultant

  An internship program can be a productive and profitable business strategy when planned and implemented with knowledge, carefulness, and decisiveness. I believe that quality internships are a part of the solution to closing the skills gap, building a stronger workforce, helping adults re-enter the workforce, increasing employee engagement and retention, and increasing college graduation […]

Can You Disconnect from Tech and Become a Better Manager?

By Nicki Sanders | May 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Can You Disconnect from Tech and Become a Better Manager?

  There are some managers who are very tech savvy and others who are unsure or uninterested in bringing current technology to their businesses. Where do you stand on the spectrum? These days it’s pretty to run a successful business without integrating technology. An email service and an internet connection are bare minimum essentials.  It […]

Why We Have to Social Work This

By Nicki Sanders | May 11, 2018 | Comments Off on Why We Have to Social Work This

  Why We Have to Social Work This By The #Macro SW Collaboration   As a collective of social work professionals devoted to systemic change, the phrase “you can’t social work this” has always been grating. The gist of the phrase encompasses a lack of understanding of social work engagement coupled with a subtle yet […]

My Graduation Hopes For My Interns

By Nicki Sanders | May 9, 2018 | Comments Off on My Graduation Hopes For My Interns

  In addition to my coaching and consulting through Packaged For Success Enterprises, teaching at Trinity Washington University, and raising awareness about the needs of teens in foster care through my Pack A Purse Drive and Pack A Backpack Drive, I also hire, supervise, and train a diverse team of program staff, consultants, interns, and […]

Pack A Backpack Drive Extended Through May 31, 3018

By Nicki Sanders | May 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Pack A Backpack Drive Extended Through May 31, 3018

  During the month of May – National Foster Care Month – we take the time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections.   Our Annual Pack A Backpack™ Drive has […]

Businesses Can Sponsor Pack A Backpack Drive

By Nicki Sanders | May 4, 2018 | Comments Off on Businesses Can Sponsor Pack A Backpack Drive

  Our Annual Pack A Backpack™ Drive will end on May 6, 2018, but there is still time for businesses to sponsor our drive or donate backpacks and deodorant, lotion, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash for teen boys in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters. Donations will be delivered to youth serving organizations during […]

Commemorate National Foster Care Month With Pack A Backpack Drive

By Nicki Sanders | May 2, 2018 | Comments Off on Commemorate National Foster Care Month With Pack A Backpack Drive

  Children and teens enter foster care through no fault of their own, because they have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and are unable to continue living safely with their families. More often than not, the separation from their families is an additional trauma. Children and youth in foster care often have few belongings and […]

31 Things You Can Do With A Social Work Degree

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 30, 2018 | Comments Off on 31 Things You Can Do With A Social Work Degree

Social Workers help people in need but how that help is provided depends on the individual.  Social workers at the micro level work with individuals. Macro social workers institute change with large systems. Mezzo practice is used for small groups such as neighborhoods. Social Work is a very diverse profession. The career options are limitless. […]

7 Reasons Your Company Should Arrange a Staff Retreat

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 27, 2018 | Comments Off on 7 Reasons Your Company Should Arrange a Staff Retreat

  7 Reasons Your Company Should Arrange a Staff Retreat by Caroline Whitney, Just Works By Caroline Whitney, Just Works    More companies are taking their teams offsite to bond, which means your company should consider the benefits of staff retreats. Whether it’s taking your company to a cooking class or shuttling everyone to a […]