Teens and young adults who have aged out of the foster care system, have escaped from sex trafficking, or have become homeless with no family support face a brutal life. They are often left to the streets, open to the devastating possibilities of homelessness and addiction. But there is hope for these teens, thanks to LiftUp Young Lives, Inc., a 501©3 organization in Melbourne. The educational and mentoring program launched in August 2018. […]
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After Tracy’s surgery, she went straight to social media and posted a photo of the four- to five-inch scar on her upper arm. An inconspicuous spot on her arm had brought her to the dermatologist. It ended up saving her life. The pink mark that looked like a pencil eraser was something much more sinister – malignant melanoma. “She had told me if I had waited one more month, I would’ve had a different outcome,” […]
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by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers My previous two articles talked about writing a compelling resume. For a resume to be compelling, it must be accurate, visually appealing, likeable, and content rich. Once you are happy with your resume, you need to get it in front of employers so they know you are available. Here are 3 actions you can take: Post your resume online Create a profile and post your resume online […]
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by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist Summer is coming to an end, and students are heading go back to school. It’s also a time where small business owners and employees get back to serious work. For many, summer is a time where we take family vacations, time off, and a more relaxed approach to work and our lives. As we move into the late summer and fall, it’s time to get focused and finish […]
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Mom’s Journey against Colon Cancer. I use the word “journey” because since her diagnosis, that’s exactly what we have been on. The day after Christmas, 2018, Mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 B Colon Cancer, which means it had spread from the colon to her liver and lung lymph nodes. She went from 148 pounds to 99 pounds in about 10 days. After 32 days and 2 surgeries, Mom came home from the hospital. Once she had had enough time […]
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