By Michelle Anderson, Healthcare Training and Assessment Assistant, RESOURCE MRC I think far too often, people (myself included) tend to disregard the importance of being skilled in doing tasks that may not be…
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By Ethan Johnson, Employer Services Research and Outreach Associate, Twin Cities Rise! The initial weeks of a job are rife with uncertainty, and AmeriCorps VISTA positions are no different. Of course,…
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By Emma Olson, Workforce Connections Specialist - East Side Neighborhood Services Chances are that, if you’re reading this post, you’re already interested in a year of service. And not only…
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By Michelle Graff, Marketing and Recruitment Specialist - American Indian OIC As I reflect on my time spent being an AmeriCorps VISTA thus far, a word that comes to mind…
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By Alyson Shaw Workforce Access and Diversity Specialist - Summit Academy OIC I had never been to Minneapolis before I moved here for AmeriCorps VISTA in July. Being from Pittsburgh,…
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By Maya Beck, Career Strategy Development Associate, Lifetrack Resources 1. Rapgenius was originally going to be called rap exegesis. 2. Pulitzer-prizewinner writer Michael Chabon has commented on the literary technique…
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By Tyler Hubler, Workforce Access and Diversity Specialist, Summit Academy OIC As you weigh the option of embarking upon a year of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA member it is important…
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By Emily Karboski, Workforce Training and Continuing Education Communications Liaison - Dunwoody College of Technology If you’re like me, you probably imagine your upcoming AmeriCorps year being spent alone at…
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By Kale Siebert, IT Careers Preparation Specialist - Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis As a PSEI VISTA, we have ample opportunity for professional as well as personal development. There…
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By Kia Her, Employment Research and Evaluation Coordinator- Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota If you have ever been involved in workforce development, you have probably heard the terms “racial disparities” and “racial equity” being mentioned…
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