Nov 13, 2024 | Newsletters
November is Family Caretaker Month, a special time to recognize and honor the dedicated individuals who provide essential care to their loved ones. Whether it’s a parent caring for a child with special needs, a spouse managing a partner’s health challenges, or an...
Oct 8, 2024 | Newsletters
The Skills-Based Model and Its Impact on Positive Attitudes in Small Business I consider myself a positive person. I’ve had plenty of negativity in my life to know that being positive is a choice and one I make every day as a female, as a mom, as a mimi and as...
Sep 11, 2024 | Newsletters
Celebrating the Social and Economic Achievements of American Workers: Hiring for Skills and the Power of Small Businesses As we navigate through an ever-evolving economic landscape, it’s essential to take a moment to celebrate the social and economic achievements of...
Aug 7, 2024 | Newsletters
How can skills simplify your business and your life? As a small business owner, I know the daily juggle of numerous responsibilities, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiencies are crucial. Adopting a skills-based hiring model can significantly simplify both...
Jul 10, 2024 | Newsletters
The definition of diverse is showing a great deal of variety. “Diverse ability” refers to the range of skills, perspectives, and capabilities that individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace. It emphasizes valuing the unique contributions that...
Jun 13, 2024 | Newsletters
Summer is a season that bursts with warmth, both from the sun and the company of loved ones. It is a time when families and friends come together, free from the rigors of school schedules and the hustle of everyday work life. This break in routine offers a unique...
May 8, 2024 | Newsletters
May is the month of remembrance. This year is especially difficult for me as I’ve had personal family members pass away. One served in the Navy and died by suicide, and one was a long-time caretaker of a Vietnam veteran whose selfless service took her way too...
Apr 10, 2024 | Newsletters
April showers…..as the saying goes. We are showered with blessings and truly grateful for the two SkillBridge interns who chose to spend their time with Talents ASCEND. Thank you to Tatiana and Rachelle. April is also the month to recognize and appreciate...
Mar 13, 2024 | Newsletters
March is Women’s History Month and inspiring/expanding young women in science and engineering. My 14-year-old granddaughter aspires to be an astronaut and go to Mars by way of the Naval Academy or MIT. It is with her future in mind that I am...
Feb 7, 2024 | Newsletters
February is one of my favorite months. First because it’s my birthday month and second because of “love” day which is what I refer to for Valentine’s Day. Not everyone has a “valentine”, but everyone can have someone to love or...
Jan 10, 2024 | Newsletters
January is the month of new. A new year and people making new resolutions, deciding to make new changes to hopefully better their lives. The sad news is that only 9% of people will actually keep their resolutions for the entire year. Why are we so resistant...
Dec 13, 2023 | Newsletters
December is a month of many things. Religious holidays, the remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, National Fruitcake Month and National Read a New Book Month. Universal Human Rights Month. The end of a past year and the wish for the new year to be merry and...
