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This video serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative journey a student undertakes over twelve years. Our collective mission is to motivate, guide, and educate students, equipping them for the next phase of their lives. It is crucial that we help them unearth their passions and adequately prepare for their future endeavors. Throughout these twelve years, students are presented with diverse pathways - be it pursuing higher education, continuing with their CATE program, or enlisting in the military. The ultimate goal is to nurture them into proactive individuals who contribute meaningfully to their communities. Here's to the invaluable task of shaping promising futures over the span of twelve impactful years. https://lnkd.in/eNhNi6m4

Based on my experience and personal interaction with both of them, this article confirms what I already knew: they are definitely a Dynamic Duo and Harding University is blessed to have them.

Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis has been around since 1943! We have heard memories from so many alumni about how their experience with JA has impacted their life. If you have a fond memory or JA story you wish to share, just follow this link https://lnkd.in/ghAZmsyB or comment below.

Happy Founder's Day to all who celebrate! While I am no longer working for and with the Brothers of the Christian Schools and their partners, I am the professional I am today because of their careful guidance of my development. As an HR professional, St. John Baptist de La Salle was most certainly someone that I can look to for people management inspiration: his writings (Conduct of Schools, the Letters to the Brothers, Civility and Decorum) could be considered to be his version of employee handbooks. He spent time visiting the various schools and agencies that he sent the Brothers to, and he found himself adjudicating A LOT of employee relations issues between the Brothers. 😬 John Baptist de La Salle's engagement with the early Brothers, the families, and those who he rented space from is a good example of how nimble HR folks need to be with stakeholders. Today isn't just Founder's Day; it is also the day that Pope Leo XIII promulgated the encyclical, "Rarem Novarem," which informs our understanding of the rights of workers. At the time, it was a revolutionary document and it remains prophetic today. He said, "Hence, by degrees it has come to pass that working men have been surrendered, isolated and helpless, to the hardheartedness of employers and the greed of unchecked competition. The mischief has been increased by rapacious usury, which, although more than once condemned by the Church, is nevertheless, under a different guise, but with like injustice, still practiced by covetous and grasping men. To this must be added that the hiring of labor and the conduct of trade are concentrated in the hands of comparatively few; so that a small number of very rich men have been able to lay upon the teeming masses of the laboring poor a yoke little better than that of slavery itself." These two contributions for me as an HR professional inform how I work with employees entrusted to my care and, how I try to interact with those I partner with.

"At Life Pieces To Masterpieces, we have always believed that it is not about us giving power to our boys and young men, but, rather, we believe that they have the innate creative ability to transform their lives and to enact positive change in their communities and their world." Continuing our recognition of Leaders of the Future, The Community Foundation is highlighting the work and mission of peacemakers who are working to empower children, youth and adults to build stronger, safer communities. We asked Life Pieces To Masterpieces to share how they are empowering young men through mentorship and creativity. https://ow.ly/8yHF50SoKxP

Great way to be a leader to a future leader .Leadership is a multifaceted concept that plays a crucial role in organizations and teams.Remember, leadership isn’t limited to titles—it’s about inspiring others, taking risks, and driving positive change.

Happy Flag Day! Today, we celebrate the symbol of our nation's unity, pride, and freedom. Let's honor the stars and stripes that represent our values and history. Today, we commemorate the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress. Flag Day is a time to honor the stars and stripes that symbolize our nation's unity, pride, and freedom. Flag Day celebrates: ✨ Historical Significance: The anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our official flag. ✨ National Pride: An opportunity to show respect and reverence for the flag, symbolizing our nation's values and ideals. ✨ Patriotic Education: Educating citizens, especially the younger generation, about the flag's history and significance. ✨ Unity and Freedom: Representing the unity of the states and the freedoms our country stands for. Flag Day, officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and later by Congress in 1949, it is a reminder of the principles and sacrifices that have shaped the United States. #FlagDay #Pride #Freedom #UnitedWeStand #SmallBusiness #Community #GNDC #NortheasternMontana #CommunityStrength #EconomicGrowth #CommunitySupport #GNDC30Years #GNDCAnniversary #30YearsOfGrowth #30YearOfChange #3DecadesOfGNDC #Economicgrowth #EconomicImpact #LocalBusiness #MontanaGrowth #GNDC30 #GNDCSuccess

In Immigrant Justice Corps "Where are they now?” series, they introduce you to former IJC Fellows and share their stories — how they became a Fellow and how their Fellowship experience informs their work today. Learn more about Stephanie's experience here: https://lnkd.in/eDJwutzD

This blog post truly reflects our profound learning experience in Montgomery, Alabama. It truly reflected our mission of “Leadership for Just and Humane Schools” at the National Superintendents Roundtable. What a power symposium!

Let US Make Men (Again): Steps to Mentoring Black Boys into Manhood Mentoring Black boys into manhood is a vital endeavor that shapes the lives of young men and helps them navigate the challenges they face while growing up. This journey involves guidance, support, and fostering a sense of self-worth and responsibility within the young men who will become future leaders and role models in their communities. Some key aspects of mentoring Black boys into manhood include... Read more https://lnkd.in/gpz9Ny-K