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Black Friday with Pack A Purse Drive

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 24, 2017 | Comments Off on Black Friday with Pack A Purse Drive

  Are you a Black Friday Shopper? If you are braving the elements and tackling the lines to get great deals on today, please consider donating personal hygiene items for our 11th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive which began on November 1, 2017 and ends December 5, 2017. We are collecting purses (totes and other […]

Happy Thanksgiving 2017

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 22, 2017 | Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving 2017

  Gratitude = thankfulness, appreciation, gratefulness Since we are in the year 2017 I want to share 7 things that I am grateful for. I am grateful for a loving, supportive family. I’m grateful for interesting, encouraging friends. I am grateful to be able to earn a living doing work that I love and that […]

Ms. Biz 3rd Annual Pack A Purse Benefit

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 20, 2017 | Comments Off on Ms. Biz 3rd Annual Pack A Purse Benefit

  Ms. Biz 3rd Annual Pack A Purse Benefit   Women in Brusiness – Bring your donations for teen girls to Kelsey’s Kloset Friday, December 1, 2017 7:00pm-9:00pm   Kelsey’s Kloset 11200 Scaggsville Road #113 Fulton, MD   Ms. Biz – Ms. Biz is on a mission to provide a variety of professional opportunities that are affordable for all […]

Northwestern Mutual’s Internship Program Ranks Top 10 In U.S. For Record 22nd Consecutive Year

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Northwestern Mutual’s Internship Program Ranks Top 10 In U.S. For Record 22nd Consecutive Year

  Northwestern Mutual’s Internship Program Ranks Top 10 In U.S. For Record 22nd Consecutive Year Vault has announced its rankings for the top 50 internships in America. Northwestern Mutual is again a Top 10 internship overall, and No. 2 for college students seeking careers in the financial services industry. The announcement comes as Northwestern Mutual […]

New SFA Internship First of its Kind in U.S.

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 15, 2017 | Comments Off on New SFA Internship First of its Kind in U.S.

New SFA Internship First of its Kind in U.S. By Alyssa Faykus, Staff Writer SFA’s College of Liberal and Applied Arts has a new program to help students gain real-world experience and increase their likelihood of getting job offers. The Applied Skills Internship is the first program of its kind in the nation. The program […]

From Interns to Influencers: Foster Youth Internship Program a Growing Force on Federal Policy

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 13, 2017 | Comments Off on From Interns to Influencers: Foster Youth Internship Program a Growing Force on Federal Policy

  By John Kelly Tiffany Boyd, a former foster youth from Long Beach, Calif., had been interning in the office of Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) all summer. But save a “Hello” here and a “Good morning” there, she hadn’t yet had occasion to speak with her summer employer, who sits on several committees and keeps […]

The Corporate Culture at America’s Second-Fastest-Growing Media Company

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 10, 2017 | Comments Off on The Corporate Culture at America’s Second-Fastest-Growing Media Company

  At Twomentor, we share bi-weekly thought leadership from phenomenal executives and social entrepreneurs focused on: a diverse skilled workforce, social impact entrepreneurship, mentoring cultures, sponsorship and elevating women in their careers. This week we caught up with the Chief Operating Officer of Render Media, Rachel Bullock. She gets it! They say culture eats strategy […]

How to create and manage a successful internship program (Part 2)

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 8, 2017 | Comments Off on How to create and manage a successful internship program (Part 2)

  How to create and manage a successful internship program (Part 2) By Nicole Cendrowski, director of engagement, A-LINE Interactive While the nature of an internship may require independent work, it’s important to provide guidance and feedback during projects, especially in the event of hiccups, mistakes, and challenges. Last week, I shared some guidance from […]

How to create and manage a successful internship program (Part 1)

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 6, 2017 | Comments Off on How to create and manage a successful internship program (Part 1)

  How to create and manage a successful internship program (Part 1) By Nicole Cendrowski, director of engagement, A-LINE Interactive The key to a successful internship is to build a strong foundation before the interview process begins. First, develop a clear job description. Second, ensure you and your team have the time and energy to […]