Dawn: A New Day A New Beginning!

Life brings many new journeys our way. It is not always easy to look at difficult choices in a positive way, but it does make them easier to deal with. Sometimes with a bit of attitude adjustment on our part, we can look at it as a chance for a new beginning, like the dawn of a new day.

We are in this journey here at IRSC together. Let us work together to get the most out of it that we can. This is not only a new year, but 2010 is also a new decade. Let us make the best of it, together!

I am sure you have noted that this is no longer 2010!  In fact, we are almost half way through 2013! 

It does not matter the date or the year, as a new beginning can happen at any time in your life. You have to be open and aware of all that is happening around you so when that special opportunity comes your way, you are ready to reach out and go with it!
 

Our Path in Life...

Our path in life, is not always simple. There are times the map of our life may resemble this monstera leaf. There may not be a smooth road for us to follow. That road may be filled with potholes, or obstacles of various kinds: job loss, health issues, family difficulties. The list can go on and on. In fact. our life at this moment may seem to be a monstrous disaster, just like the name of this leaf.

It is up to you to figure out how to navigate this strange map with all its potholes. Just know that you are not alone. There are people, agencies and networks out there to help you. The main thing is to keep moving, one step at a time. One auto worker who had lost his job said "You cannot be afraid to change directions" He went from working on an assembly line to studying to become a CNA. This was his first step in a new direction. He found out that he loves it!

All of us in the Office Administration Department, will do our best to help you find your new direction. It may be learning new skills to move up in your chosen field, or to totally change gears. IRSC also has tools for you to use. Check out the Career Center link.

Also check out the job links further down this blog. By clicking on one of the tags, you can make the blog show specific subjects. Try it... Explore and learn.

Simulated Interviews

We had our first simulated interview, complete with a video recording. The brave first interviewee, Melissa King, was interviewed by a panel of three instructors. She received feedback from both the instructors as well as being able to see how she came across via the video.

This is a valuable tool for our students to use. We are not always aware of how we sound, look or act in certain situations. Sign up now. The sign up sheet is on the long table by the teachers work station.

The Most Positive Job Hunter...GOOGLE IT!

There are many good sites. This one here was put up by the State of Georgia's Department of Labor. There are articles that you can download as PDFs as well as other resources. Of course the job fairs are in Georgia... but do not let that stop you from checking out the articles.

Here is the site I found at MyFlorida for those looking for jobs. On the right are links to a number of informative sites including our familiar WorkForce commonly known as One Stop.

Now for our own local county site. St. Lucie County has a listing available to government jobs at this link.

Web & Newspaper Sites Like TCPalm, Career Builder, Yahoo Hot Jobs, Monster Jobs, have a wealth of information and job links. One last link to Jobing.com You just put in your ZIP and off you go!

Certificates Awarded in 2008

Congratulations to the following students.
Our certificates are more than just a piece of paper with your name of it. To be awarded a certificate, you not only have to complete the hours, but you must complete the work according to a specific level of excellence. The following are the 600 hour and 1050 hour certificates for 2008

600 hour Certificates:
Norma Montoya, Iris Barrera, Constance Koehler, Yuniesy Perez, Rochelle Santoy, Minerva Dominguez, Valerie Sherwood, Leslie Taylor, Diana Hurst, Trine Knepper, Drena St. John, Melissa King, Sue Hinman, Diana Coello, Jessica Rusnak

1050 Hour for Administrative Assistant
Martha Claybaugh, Sandra Sue Smith, Carol Mackie, Minerva Dominguez, Norma Montoya, Terrence Reilly, Contance Koehler, Diana Coello

1050 Hour for Medical Secretary
Guillermina Magdaleno, Louise Rowland, Amanda Jones, Minerva Donimguez

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The labels added to this post are for future use. Blogs are interesting creatures. Those of you who have had to go through the 'joy' of inserting page numbers with section breaks, citations or mail merge, should understand that computer applications sometimes have a mind of their own.

I need to get these labels on the blog and the only way is to 'fudge' a bit :-) When dealing with software you have to keep your attitude in a positive mode! You have to be persistent! You also have to 'believe' that you can accomplish the goal that you have set out to complete.