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October on the Farm

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 12, 2015 | Comments Off on October on the Farm

  Had a great Saturday afternoon stroll at the Art Agstravanza hosted by the Maryland Agriculture Resource Council and the Baltimore Arts Guild.                     Beautiful acres of farm land and amazing drawings by participants in the Chalk Art Festival.               […]

5 Words to Remember to Establish and Maintain Professional Boundaries

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 9, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Words to Remember to Establish and Maintain Professional Boundaries

  Boundaries are clearly established (legal and ethical) limits that allow for safe interactions between professionals and their clients. They are standards that foster quality service delivery. Boundaries exist to protect both the worker and the client. Appropriate boundaries allow professionals to offer effective interventions that are in the best interest of the client and […]

CFSA Mandated Reporter Training

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 7, 2015 | Comments Off on CFSA Mandated Reporter Training

  I am a strong proponent of professional development and continuous learning. If you are interested in work with children and youth I recommend that you take the Child and Family Services Agency Mandated Reporter training (even if you do not live or work in Washington, DC) to learn more about child abuse and neglect and […]

30 Days to Career Success Programs

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 5, 2015 | Comments Off on 30 Days to Career Success Programs

Happy October! New Month and New Services for YOU! Hire The Packaged For Success Coach 30 Days to Career Success   College Students – GET TO GRADUATION • Are you unsure what career field you want to pursue? • Are you nervous about securing a job after graduation? New Professionals – GET HIRED • Do […]

5 Strategies to Succeed in Your New Job

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 2, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Strategies to Succeed in Your New Job

  You’ve gone through my Get Hired program and landed the job of your dreams. Now the real fun begins. How do you ensure that you perform well in your new position?   Here are 5 strategies to succeed in your new job: 1. Get Clarity – Meet with your immediate supervisor as soon as possible […]

5 Ways College Students Can Gain Experience In Their Career Field

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 30, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Ways College Students Can Gain Experience In Their Career Field

  5 Ways College Students Can Gain Experience In Their Career Field 1. Complete an internship or apprenticeship program 2. Volunteer (in your job, school, or community) 3. Independent Service Project 4. Part-time Work 5. Job Shadowing   Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead college keynote initiates a frank discussion about what it really takes […]

5 Ways College Students Can Gain Knowledge In Their Career Field

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 28, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Ways College Students Can Gain Knowledge In Their Career Field

  5 Ways College Students Can Gain Knowledge In Their Career Field 1. Capstone Project 2. Research Paper/Thesis 3. Independent Research 4. Campus Club (example Sociology Club) 5. Informational Interviews   Get To Graduation Workshop The path to a college degree is rarely linear. Earning a degree is only part of the successful higher education […]

United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 25, 2015 | Comments Off on United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015

  2015 is the Time for Global Action – September 25-27, 2015 – New York City 2015 presents a historic and unprecedented opportunity to bring the countries and citizens of the world together to decide and embark on new paths to improve the lives of people everywhere. These decisions will determine the global course of […]

Poverty and Hunger and Urban Farms

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 23, 2015 | Comments Off on Poverty and Hunger and Urban Farms

  This DC native LOVES farms – cows, horses, barns, and green grass. More specifically, I LOVE the Pennsylvania countryside and visiting Amish country. I LOVE driving through the Shenandoah Valley. I love the slow pace, the views, and the ability to truly be self-sufficient. I loved “The Simple Life” long before Paris Hilton and […]