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Supporting Teens Girls in Foster Care Our 8th Annual Pack A Purse Drive begins November 1, 2014 and ends December 15, 2014. We are collecting purses (totes, and other handbags) filled with personal hygiene items for teen girls in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters. Only new and gently used purses will be accepted. […]
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Nicki Sanders, Chief Visionary Officer of Packaged For Success, helps both youth and adults discover their personal power, dream big, and achieve success on their own terms. Ms. Sanders is an experienced trainer, group facilitator, and program manager who holds a Master’s degree in Social Work. Ms. Sanders has over fifteen years of direct experience […]
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In your job search travels your resume gets you to the front door but what happens once you step inside for your interview is the deciding factor in landing the position. I recommend setting aside time to practice before every interview. Here are a few practice questions to give you a head start. General: […]
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Human services professionals are an integral part of society. Our compassion, commitment, and competence improves the quality of life for millions of people around the world. Whether you aspire to become a teacher, therapist, probation officer, substance abuse counselor, youth development specialist, health educator, or domestic violence advocate – THANK YOU for accepting the challenge […]
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This past weekend I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Empire Builder’s Retreat with Dr. Linette Montae and a room full of amazing entrepreneurs. I can’t begin to explain all the wisdom that Dr. Linette shared but I will say that I Rocked My SHEPower and I will finish 2014 strong and launch 2015 […]
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A leader is a person who rules, guides, or inspires others. It has been said that management is an occupation and leadership is a calling. There are several qualities that good leaders possess such as critical thinking and active listening and various ways to strengthen your leadership skills. Here are 5 ways you can be […]
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I am a STRONG proponent of volunteering. No matter if you’re providing direct or indirect support, I believe that we all have something to contribute and all have the potential to add value to the world. Here are 5 reasons college students should participate in community service: 1. Make a difference Volunteering strengthens the community. […]
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Research suggests that when students actively participate in campus life at their institution they tend to earn better grades, transfer less, graduate, and enjoy the college experience more. I describe the college years to be as a launching pad. Campus involvement includes membership in student organizations and clubs, participation in athletics, faith-based groups, community service, […]
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I love school. I met my best friends (whom I love) at school. I don’t love quizzes and tests and research papers and group projects and assignments that I don’t find useful in my real life Maybe I love education. Education in its general sense is a form of learning in which the knowledge, […]
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