21st Century Skills Broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits, and character traits that are believed to be critically important to success in today’s world, particularly in collegiate programs and contemporary careers and workplaces. What students need to succeed in today’s globally and digitally interconnected world. • Learning and Innovation • Information, Media, and […]
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Communication is the transferring of messages from one person to another through any medium. Communication is a continuous, ongoing process. It is fluid and not static. Communication is relational not individual. The acts of communication don’t occur in isolation. Communication is influenced by experiences, values, culture, identity, stereotypes, attitudes, and prejudice. No single person
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Ask Nicki FREE Q&A Calls Will Resume In 2016 IMPORTANT! No LIVE Q&A Calls will be held in October, November, and December 2015. My apologies if this has caused any inconvenience. Thank you for being a part of our community. I look forward to our first 2016 Q&A call. You are welcome to
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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INTERVIEWING = TOPIC FOR SEPTEMBER ASK NICKI LIVE Q&A CALL o Do you have questions about how to land an interview? o How to prepare for an interview? o How to ace a second interview? o What to wear to an interview? o OTHER interview questions? Get your INTERVIEW questions answered TOMORROW, September
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Question of the Day: Can we achieve social justice without economic empowerment? Although there has been a huge push for teaching financial literacy, many social service programs teach clients to manage poverty and not eliminate it. How do we help people change their socio-economic status? Of course, the answers are numerous, but I think
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