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To Lead and Serve

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One thing that has always drawn me to the non-profit world is just that: non-profit. I have always thought that there really would be no way that I could ever work at a for-profit company. When I thought of a for-profit company, the image of a large corporation simply there to make as much money as possible immediately came to mind, as well as any other related stereotypes that exist. That is why the idea of a non-profit organization sounded so appealing. In theory, such an organization exists to truly support and further whatever mission, goals, or vision that it holds. One can rest easier knowing that they are working for an organization that is trying to make the world a better place, in some way, shape, or form. But I have realized that even in a non-profit organization, the issue of money is still the most pressing issue in […]

Touring NWI

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I have been spending my summer working at the Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) here in Valpo. In essence, CWI is a non-profit organization that works to promote workforce development. A little over 15 years ago, a federal initiative was passed that mandated that each state was to create Workforce Development programs meant to educate the workforce and help develop career paths for future job seekers to pursue. CWI is an organization that receives funding to help manage the service provider WorkOne, which is a community career center that offers a variety of services to help people become gainfully employed. CWI has received a grant entitled READY NWI that provides funding to help with the mission of Workforce Development. Most of the work I have done has been for the this project. My introduction to the world of workforce certainly has been a whirlwind experience. Almost every day I hear […]