I am so saddened and overwhelmed by the destruction and devastation that took place in Baltimore on Monday (4/27). I’ve watched the news, checked social media, and talked with family and friends and I still don’t know that I have words to adequately express my true sentiments. I’m not sure if the mother in […]
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Empathy = the power of understanding and imaginatively entering into another person’s feelings Pity = to feel compassion for; be sorry for; commiserate with When I train on positive youth development I always stress two things: (1) the difference between empathy and pity, and (2) the need to meet youth and young adults
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Education Is Ongoing Education doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. Remaining current on the skills, trends, and policies of your chosen profession is an important part of the career development process. Today I am continuing to invest in myself and my professional development by attending the Maryland Career Development Association Conference “Tradition vs.
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Check out this video. My strength-based perspective calls this #ingenuity #resourcefulness and #collaboration. Note to Self: NO excuses today! Nicki Sanders is an experienced trainer, group facilitator, and program manager. She has packaged her Masters of Social Work degree and over 15 years of work experience into Packaged For Success, a training
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Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead initiates a frank discussion about what it really takes to get involved on campus and make connections to make a difference, get out of college with the skills and experience employers value, and get ahead in your chosen career field. This conversation is best offered to the entire
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As tuition continues to rise, many people are questioning the value of a college education. According to census data analysis by Pew Research Center, high-school graduates, as a whole, were more likely to live in poverty and be dissatisfied with their jobs, if employed. Young adults with only a high school diploma earn 62% of
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The traditional college experience where students enter and graduate from the same institution has steadily over recent years. It is estimated that nearly one third of students change higher-education institutions. The economy, sky-rocketing tuition rates, and better marketing by community colleges are all factors. I don’t want to overlook that these transfers can also be
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Racism is the hatred or intolerance of races other than your own. White supremacy believes that all non-whites are unequal and unworthy. Black people were brought to this country as property – no rights, no freedom, no love. For hundreds of years we were not considered fully human. Out of those horrific experiences came the
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I am so excited to introduce you to one of my favorite teenpreneurs who is on a mission to empower one million youth! Meet Danette Makaila: In 2011, her mom founded the Youth Success Academy and this year Danette is bringing it back – better than ever before! Danette Makaila is not only the
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