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What 4-Hour Class May Save Your Daughter's Life?

What 4-Hour Class May Save Your Daughter's Life?

"Street Sense for Women" Taught by Mandy Autry. 

Robert Burris Elected Chairman of Board of Advisors for Drexel University Sacramento

 Robert Burris Elected Chairman of Board of Advisors for Drexel University Sacramento

Drexel University Sacramento announced today that Robert Burris has been elected Chairman of its Board of Advisors.

 

Burris, a Senior Vice President of the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization, will lead the 24-member board, which advises Drexel on its programs and plans for the future. He was elected as chairman by his peers on the Board of Advisors.

“Bob Burris is a tremendous ambassador for the Sacramento region and we are thrilled to have him take on this leadership role as Board chairman,” said Dr. Sandra Kirschenmann, Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of Drexel University Sacramento. “We appreciate Bob and the entire Advisory Board’s commitment to ensure that the education we provide here is not just top-ranked in the country, but closely calibrated to the practical business needs of this region.”

Sacramento Works helps out unemployed teens and more

Sacramento Works helps out unemployed teens and more

“We prepare youth to thrive and succeed in the regional workforce by providing relevant work readiness and employment programs.”

With America’s economy in the shape that it’s in, it can be hard for anyone to find a job, let alone teenagers. The competition is fierce, and even the most hard-working high school student can come across many obstacles along the road to becoming employed. However, with programs like Sacramento Works, many people are learning job skills and entering the job market.

Sacramento Works is an organization dedicated to helping people in the county find employment, teaching job skills, and providing resources... Read More

Best Practices for Hiring Your Own Child as Summer Help

Best Practices for Hiring Your Own Child as Summer Help

As summer swiftly approaches, you may be thinking of ways to keep your child busy during the three month break. If you own a business, you may consider allowing him or her to work part-time there. But it’s not as simple as just giving your kid a time card and putting their names on the schedule. You have to find the right balance to make sure that both your business is running smoothly and your kid gain some valuable experience.

 Tip #1: Know the Laws in Your State

There was a time when the only permission you needed for your child to work a few shifts at your business was your own. But now that federal and state employment laws regulated many labor processes, you really need to make sure there isn’t any law against your child working for your business. If it’s not legal, you want to stay away from it.

Child labor laws can vary depending on the state you live in... Read More

Ribbon Cutting - Agee Fashion Institute

Ribbon Cutting - Agee Fashion Institute

Come welcome & support Agee Fashion Institute (AFI) to Rancho Cordova. AFI is a private institution offering the most output for their graduates without high student loans. If you someone you know is interested in the fashion world, come check it out!
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Sacramento Volleyball Championship, 2013 Tournament

Sacramento Volleyball Championship, 2013 Tournament

What: Sacramento Volleyball Championship
Where: 2013 Tournament took place @ Hagan Community Park, 2197 Chase Dr Rancho Cordova, CA
When: 11th May, 2013 !

This is the 4th year that they are having this annual tournament. The teams played 8 am to 6 pm. Total teams participated - 14. Attended people including players families - 250 !. 

What Does It Mean to be Career Ready?

What Does It Mean to be Career Ready?

By Brad Hoffman, CEO and Founder
My Learning Springboard, Inc.

The Career Readiness Partner Council released a four-page statement outlining its definition of what it means to be ready for good jobs in today’s economy. This council is comprised of business and education groups, including The Council of Chief State School Officers, the National Association of State Boards of Education, Achieve, and the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium... Read More