This year the United States of America turns 242 years old on July 4. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to depart from the rule of Great Britain and adopted the Declaration of Independence. Historically, the Fourth of July has been celebrated since the end of the American Revolution; however, it was not instituted as a federal holiday until 1941 under the direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Over the years, the holiday has held festivities ranging from fireworks and parades to family gatherings by the pool and bar-b-ques. Continue reading ‘Be a Part of Your Independence’
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Be a Part of Your Independence
Published July 3, 2018 awareness , Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: believe, earning potential, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, independence, potential, Workforce Solutions
Redefining Success
Published August 4, 2014 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, college for all, earning potential, Employers, Employment, Gulf Coast, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job hunting, Job Search, job seekers, Job Skills, middle skills, Networking, New Graduate, Preparation, Rebranding Your Skills, Recent grad, skilled workers, success, Workforce Solutions
Educating with Common Sense
As a parent of teenagers, I have bought into the mindset that my children MUST go to college in order to be “successful” and get a good job. As a well educated professional that is up to my eyeballs in student loan debt, I am not so sure that mindset is valid. And as a workforce development professional that understands the overwhelming need for technical skills in today’s business world, I know it is time for my “mom mindset” to catch up with the times. 🙂
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