The Mentoring Heroes of Wicomico County Public Schools and the JA Job Shadow program
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Reverend Mark S. Thompson
Mentoring & Community Services Coordinator, Wicomico County Board of Education
The Reverend Mark S. Thompson acknowledges a world changed since his own childhood, and has long been on a course to both guide this new generation and encourage others to follow his lead. While working as director of theSalvation Army several years ago, Thompson became exposed to a few crucial elements of which some area students were in need. "I witnessed how many of our youth were lacking basic soft skills needed to successful--such as greeting people in a kind manner, understanding how proper manners needed to be used whenever you are in public, and just plan courtesy towards others."
Read full interview here.
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Assistant Coordinator, Project Success
James Holbrook is the assistant coordinator for Project Success, a program in Wicomico County Public Schools that provides workforce readiness and financial literacy training to students enrolled in the program. Holbrook is actively involved in bringing Junior Achievement programs to his students, and serves as the program liasion between Junior Achievement and the students.
Holbrook believes exposure to the JA pillars of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship help youth become aware of the possibilities for success as adults, and notes the direct benefit this type of education has on the financial well being of the entire community. "It would have a positive impact on the Eastern shore as a whole due to having more trained youth prepared to enter the workforce." Read full interview here.
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BE A HERO, AND VOLUNTEER THIS SPRING!
Classes at Pemberton Elementary and Fruitland Intermediate School need YOU. Click the image to see available classes and email program manager Angela Ross to volunteer.
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Grade level: high school
Sessions: 3
Session Duration: Forty-Five Minutes, plus intensive career visit
JA Job Shadow�
JA Job Shadow offers students a unique opportunity: a visit to a professional work environment and insights into how to find and keep a fulfilling career.
Students participating in the program will acquire and apply the skills needed in demanding and ever-changing workplaces. Students will be able to recognize career clusters and potential job positions; understand the importance of researching the requirements needed to earn a position; and develop job-hunting tools, such as networking, resumes, and interviewing skills.
The recent JA Job Shadow curriculum with JAES and Project Success culminated in an immersive experience at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. During this time the students observed different career situations within the hospital, interviewed staff on their occupations and work experiences, and met with the human resources department to get an even deeper understating of what it means to be an employee.
Project Success students participate in the JA Job Shadow program at Peninsula Regional Medical Center on April 21, 2016 (click for larger images)
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Look for the mysterious hero to the left in our MAY Hero newsletter!
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