The importance of mentors was on full display when retired Navy Capt. Barbara Bell recently attended the unveiling of a new exhibit that featured her and seven other women in aviation at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Maryland. One of the other women in attendance, Colleen Nevius, the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, once served as a mentor … [More]
Real Estate License Can Open Door for Career Change
With an unprecedented number of workers reexamining their career paths, the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® (SAAR) is kicking off its next Raise The Bar Pre-licensing Class on Feb. 7. In just six weeks, aspiring agents will be equipped with the knowledge and tools for a new career into one of the nation’s hottest real estate markets. “Whether you’re looking to … [More]
Phoenix Water Services Seeking to Hire over 55 Critical Positions
Phoenix Water Services is seeking to hire over 55 utility technician trainee positions immediately. Interested applicants must apply by Dec. 28, 2021, to be invited to the utility technician trainee hiring event. The hiring event will take place on Jan. 11, 2022, at South Mountain Community Center located at 212 E. Alta Vista Rd. Interviews will be held between 8:30 a.m. - … [More]
First-of-Its-Kind Virtual Reality Training Aims to Help Growing Demand in Skilled Trade Jobs
StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools, launches an all-new virtual reality training program called OcuWeld. The program, which uses Oculus Quest 2 technology, will be among the first to use this revolutionary technology for students to practice welding skills outside of the classroom. The program launches at a time when demand for skilled … [More]
From Paycheck to Purpose
For those who question: “Does the work you do matter to you? Are you unsure what you want to do for a living? Are you in the right place but looking to advance?” No matter where we are in our career, we were born to do work we love. National bestselling author and career expert Ken Coleman was stuck in an unfulfilling career until he realized he didn’t have to be. In his latest … [More]
Ignite
Every entrepreneur starts with the same fears, doubts and anxieties about turning that small spark of an idea into a flaming success. From business planning to balancing well-being and hectic life schedules, this book breaks down the seemingly impossible journey into small manageable steps that can be covered over a matter of weeks, months or even years. Readers can use the … [More]
The Performance Curve
Many of us are striving to reach our full potential at work and beyond — to achieve our goals, rise to challenges and connect well with others. But how can we actively develop our performance while also taking care of our well-being and life satisfaction? The Performance Curve is a bold new holistic guide that effectively tackles this challenge, providing practical insights … [More]
Starbucks Makes Historic Investments In Employees
Starbucks Coffee Company announced a wave of investments for its partners (employees), building on its 50-year history and tradition of listening and learning, while investing its success back into its people. Announcements of both operational and wage investments for U.S. partners and company-operated stores are designed to retain and recruit the best people and affirm … [More]
