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Who remembers their first workspace? 🖥️💼  At PDC, we're thrilled to welcome young engineers as they kick off their careers. Check out Bakers current set up! Share your first desk memories or tips for our new starters in the comments! #EngineeringCareers #PDCFamily

WEST of Windsor Inc., an organization that helps women in #Windsor and Essex access stable employment in the #skilledtrades, recently held a grand opening for its second operational centre. Established in 1987, its pre-apprenticeship courses in fields such as industrial mechanic millwright and electrical trades offer hands-on experience and #construction industry connections, helping women gain the confidence and qualifications needed to enter the workforce. – via CTV News

Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates is preparing the youth of Kentucky for success upon graduation. The JAG Advantage focuses on: 1) Project-Based Learning (teaching soft skills in real world situations); 2) Trauma Informed Care (providing emotional support & resources as needed); 3) Employer Engagement (informing students about various career opportunities). What our students have said about the JAG program: “It has helped me set goals for my life.” “It opened my eyes to reality and life beyond high school.” “It has changed my life.” “It taught me to be a leader.” Here’s another impact story: One of our JAG KY State Officers lives with and takes care of his grandmother. He has to work while going to school to help pay the bills. He said JAG has given him the support, confidence, and skills needed for him to be successful in whatever career he pursues. Please consider partnering with JAG KY as we continue to make life-changing impact on Kentucky’s next generation of leaders. www.jagky.org

It's been almost six months since I started at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), which makes it almost 25 years the last time I started fresh at a company. Reflecting, I thought I'd put together a quick top ten list of what I have learned about ways to make starting at a new organization easier. What do you think? What are yours? 1. Look for the people who use non-default reacjis in messaging. Not to profile, but I’ll bet these people know what’s up around here. 2. Know where the bathrooms are. 3. Know where the second bathrooms are. You know. The number two bathrooms. 4. Start a regular (weekly) summary of what you did, what you will do, what you’ve learned, and what you think you need for your boss. Unless they’ve already asked for this, of course, but I bet they haven’t, and I bet they’ll appreciate it. 5. Know the rules for coffee: where do you get it, and what, if anything, do you need to contribute. 6. Take two minutes and do a thing for the office. Wipe down the shared kitchen counter, tidy a shared area, that sort of thing. Try to make this a habit. 7. Take notes about the things that are expected of you. Send those notes to everyone concerned to make sure you have everything captured. There is then no ambiguity about what you need to accomplish. Probably a good practice in general, but especially wonderful in the beginning. 8. Adjust your chair. 9. Smile and say hi to as many people as you see. 10. Take the time to write down your experiences and reflect on this regularly. Learn the patterns.

School's almost out!! What are we going to do to keep the kids busy? Here are some ideas for summer jobs for your teen. The classics: Babysitter, pet sitter, yard worker, party helper, apprentice Office gigs: Intern, customer service agent, personal assistant Sports jobs: Golf caddy, referee/umpire, coach, concessions worker Water works: Lifeguard, swim instructor, pool or beach attendant, pool tech Seasonal opportunities: Camp counselor, seasonal restaurant staffer, summer tutor If your teen needs help deciding what job might be right for them, click the link below for our free guide that explains what they can expect to earn at each job and how to start putting that money to work. https://lnkd.in/ex3RERip...

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Discovering one’s work in life, simplifies and shapes different aspects of a persons life. The interesting part about work is that no one can take it away from you and you can’t retire from it because you are the only one with the purpose of serving the world with it and that’s what brings about your value to the world and that’s what makes you become great. Work is different from a Job. Work is a your gift while a job is something we get paid to do. A job we apply to have it “Job Application” and not “Work Application”. A job you can lose but with work no one can fire you. Below is the picture of me doing my work. My Job is at FSG “Fertiliser, Seeds and Grains” The question is apart from your Job. Do you know your work?😃

“What are my dreams? Nobody has ever asked me that before.” TIP staff tend to be the first to ask our students what they dream their future will look like. Most of our students come to TIP with multiple barriers to employment. Our program allows them the freedom to reach their potential, gain vocational and life skills, build a career, and dream and plan their future. 🧡 Make dreams come true this #GivingTuesday at tipgh.org/support-us/ While learning masonry and carpentry skills, students work with our case managers, life coach, and therapist on life skills and career readiness. Our support services do not stop with graduation. We follow up monthly for a year to ensure alumni keep their futures in focus and have what they need to reach their dreams. A year-long active support system is unique to TIP and works. Your support makes a difference. Each student who overcomes barriers to employment and obtains a good job represents hope for a better future. Help them achieve that dream with a gift today: https://lnkd.in/eu8ykWqi

7 important lessons I learned from my teenage jobs. 𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗕𝗦: I worked weekends and extra shifts during school holidays. I was a casual, fill-in, and even a permanent part-time worker, all while juggling studies. 🛒 Trolley collector (13-14) 🍉 Fruit market stacker/cleaner (15) 🍞 Bakery night shifts with Dad (16) 👨🏭 Electronics assembly line (15-17) 📦 Franklin’s shelf stacker (17) 🚚 Woolies back dock, unloading trucks (18-19) 🅿️ Parking attendant at Moore Park (18) 👨🏻💻 Building websites for small businesses (17-19) 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗗: 1️⃣ Hard work builds character — don’t shy away from it. 2️⃣ When you’re young, don’t be too picky. Every job is a chance to learn something new. 3️⃣ Appreciate people from all walks of life, no matter their job or background. 4️⃣ Never look down on anyone. Every role deserves respect. 5️⃣ Stay humble. All work matters, just with different responsibilities. 6️⃣ Respect the effort it takes to move up. I had real admiration for those I reported to. 7️⃣ Take your responsibilities seriously. Always give your best effort. What was your first job? What did you learn?

Well, my tenure at Swinburne was short. After just 3 months, I decided that the best course of action was to resign. A range of reasons to leave, but it boils down to a couple of simple things: 1. Compliance requirements. There is a LOT of work required simply to gain and maintain registration as Registered Training Organisations. As someone who has worked in Quality Assurance, I believe that the vast majority of this compliance is required to ensure that students (the end customer) receive an appropriate education relative to their desired outcomes. So, if compliance is required and needed ... what else? 2. Lack of resourcing. Let's be honest ... the tertiary education system in Australia is a business with the ultimate goal of bringing money into the country. Because of a general lack of government funding, RTO's are in a constant battle for financial survival (with many regularly trying to find millions of $$$ in savings). Students are not bottomless pits of money and there is a limit to what fees they will/can pay. One of the first places 'savings' are found are staffing levels. Less staff, more compliance, more delivery (as qualifications are getting more complicated). What is the answer? Who knows? Every person has their opinion ... For me, I am taking the opportunity pre-Xmas and over summer to take a pause. I have my Building Design business as an existing concern, and will be looking to develop a range of Granny flats/Small second homes to help meet the desperate need for more dwellings in Victoria. But ... I also need to look after myself creatively. So, I am also starting and building my side-gig as a woodworker and woodturner. Nice to do something artistic and fun.