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N.C. Baptist volunteers team up with 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 12:03 — PattyBy Patty Edwards Shaver
On the morning of Nov. 30, Linda and William Riggins of Raleigh received the surprise of a lifetime when the design team of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (EMHE) arrived in front of their home to announce that they had been selected to receive a home makeover.
Volunteer = Career Opportunity
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 22:18 — Patty By Patty Edwards Shaver
MCV Career Development Facilitator
After attending two years at the University of North Carolina, Rob Phillips was unsure what occupation he wanted to pursue. Phillips took some time off from school until he decided which career path to take. He worked in various jobs including a retail sales position with a local music store that he held for ten years. Since he was a musician at heart this was a good fit for Phillips, but something was still missing.
Engineer Transitions to Teaching
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 22:14 — Patty By Patty Edwards Shaver
MCV Career Development Facilitator
After taking courses in engineering and design at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, of Greensboro, Dorrian Stephens realized that he did not want to be an engineer for the rest of his life. So he majored in technology. With a desire for teaching and coaching and a four-year degree in technology education, Stephens began a teaching career.
Mexican Immigrant Fills Need for Translation and Interpretation Services
Tue, 06/16/2009 - 08:06 — Patty
By Patty E. Shaver
MCV Career Development Facilitator
As a child living in Mexico, Jackie Metivier did not understand why her father felt so strongly about her learning to speak fluent English. He believed that immersing her in the American culture would be the best way for her to learn English, so he sent her to Colorado to live with family members for one year.
Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, a Good Ally
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:28 — Patty
By Patty E. Shaver
MCV Career Development Facilitator
After gaining vast knowledge and skills many professionals desire to give back by bringing their valuable experiences into the classroom. Considering our current job market and North Carolina’s shortage of teachers, teaching may be an option worth pursuing. But first, you must be a good ally.
Pathway to Success - Change for the Better
Thu, 05/14/2009 - 13:47 — PattyBy Steve DeVane
SteveDeVane.com
I recently heard an excellent presentation about making the most of our talents. It included this old proverb: “If you want to know what you’re doing in the future, tell me what you’re doing right now.”
As I thought about it, the wisdom of the statement stuck with me. So often we go through life hoping things will get better. But if we want our lives to change for the better, we have to change for the better.
Exploring Careers
Mon, 05/04/2009 - 18:20 — PattyWhether you are graduating from school or college or making a career change, how do you know for sure what occupation to choose? How and where can this information be found? The information is out there. And its free.
