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On the July 23, 2012 edition of Career Advancement Radio, the show’s topic was Educational Opportunities for Veterans “Is $17,000 ++ waiting for you to change your career landscape?”  Our panel of speakers included: Jacquelyn Willis-Walker, Educational Program Specialist Georgia State University, Marvin Hall –Acting Director Veterans Upward
Bound, Georgia and Bill Garvey Academic Advisor, Georgia Upward Bound Program. We discussed the Veterans Upward Bound Program and the most frequently asked questions.
The common theme throughout the discussion was the wonderful program opportunities available for Veterans interested in training and educational opportunities available to enhance their career possibilities in the employment arena. We especially touched on the high demand careers for veterans to choose from.

Dr. Marilyn Carroll, Bill Harvey, Marvin Hall, Jacquelyn Willis-Walker, and seated, Dana Barret, Producer

Throughout the show the panel provided information on Veterans educational benefits including Yellow Ribbon Participants, SOC Colleges and how to find them, Using the Post 9/11 GI Bill, Veterans Upward Bound Program, State Approving Agencies, as well as other important information including the top 10 fastest growing occupations for 2008-2018.
Marvin Hall – Acting Director Veterans Upward Bound Program, Army Veteran, MOS Medical Specialist. BA in Psychology, and presently am working on a Masters in dministration .As a medic I was attached to an infantry unit that stayed in the field. As I was about to exit the military, I was told that all the necessary people that needed to sign off on my paperwork were in the field. I was advised to sign a blank form but told that someone would get in touch with me and inform me of what benefits I was eligible for. Twenty years went by and I am still waiting for someone to call me.  That is why I like my job. This program provides information and assistance about college options. I have nworked for TRIO for a number of years and I am able to provide Veterans with information about getting into college.

Dr. Marilyn Carroll, Bill Harvey, Marvin Hall, Jacquelyn Willis-Walker, and standing Elizabeth Gordon, RadioX Manager

The Veterans Upward Bound program is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of post-secondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.

www.gsu.edu/oeo/veterans_upward_bound.html
www.vetsguide.com

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On the July 16, 2012 edition of Career Advancement Radio, our guest was Sarah Hathorn the show’s topic was “How to Super Charge Your Career?”  We discussed the importance of
branding, preparation and competing in the new economic environment, the importance of being prepared, flexible, and adaptable to change. Based on the experiences and expertise of both our guest and our host was the importance of finding professional resources to help job seekers and career changers through the maze of change experienced by many. The common theme throughout the discussion was preparation and positivity is the key to success in times of uncertainty and chaos.

Dr. Marilyn Carroll, Dana Barret, Producer, and Guest Sarah Hathorn

Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIP, CPBS is an internationally distinguished executive coach, corporate consultant, professional speaker, and the founding CEO of her own company, Illustra
Consulting. She has been featured in Forbes.com, Money Magazine, Chicago Tribune & The New York Times. In addition, she is a career acceleration and leadership presence expert, Hathorn created the innovative Predictable Promotion System™. The 10-step proprietary process fully prepares leaders for multidimensional mobility, whether they are moving upward or zigzagging their way to greater success through lateral and diagonal promotions. The system also provides recently promoted executives with the performance skills, psychological mindset, and sustainable confidence to guarantee that they thrive and excel.

Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIP, CPBS

Sarah served as a senior level executive for a Fortune 100 company for 25 years, and has more than 30 years of experience mentoring high potentials for rapid career advancement and
extraordinary success. Her tips, insights, and advice on professional presence, career acceleration, and executive leadership development have been featured on Forbes.com, NBC.com, The Huffington Post, and in numerous publications including the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Money Magazine. Click on the link for a free gift from Sarah: http://www.illustraconsulting.com

Sarah’s direct contact information is below:

sarah@illustraconsulting.com

678.528.1239 Office; 800.267.3245 Toll Free; 678.482.2967 Fax

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On the July 9, 2012 edition of Career Advancement Radio, the topic of the Impact of Philanthropy on career, community, and personal success was our focus.  We discussed how the use of talent, skills, abilities, and giving help to save lives and change the communities where we live and work while impacting our unique value proposition as community leaders, career positioning, and talent acquisition opportunities.

The topic was based on an article in the July/August 2012 issue of Fast Company Magazine by Ellen McGirt titled, “The League of Extraordinary Women.” The article spoke to
how an unprecedented network of high achieving women from the world’s largest companies, innovative startups, philanthropic organizations, government and the arts have combined forces to change the lives of girls and women everywhere, women such as Alicia Keys, Hilliary Clinton, Pat Mitchell, Melinda Gates and others.

In the Photo, Producer, Dana Barrett, Gloria Cartwright, Diana Waters, Dr.Marilyn Carroll

Our guests (joining by phone from India) included Marilyn Jentzen, Vice President, Operations Center Strategy, Global Growth and Operations Thomson Reuters, (In the Studio) Gloria Cartwright, Corporate Organizational Development, UPS, and Diana Waters, Metro Atlanta CASA Project Manager, Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates,(GACASA ). Shared with our audience how they have teamed up with organization’s such as United Way, Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates and others to help change the impact of education, family, women and children in their communities.

In the photo, Diana Waters, Gloria Cartwright, and Arnita McCoy Dhaamin(Dr. Carroll’s Assistant)

The following information further details some of the organizations discussed during the show and a  list of upcoming events.

Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. (Georgia CASA) is a nonprofit organization which establishes and supports affiliate programs across the state that recruit, screen, train, and supervise CASA volunteers. Georgia CASA is committed to maintaining a network of well-administered, affiliate programs that operate independently
with mutual accountability, resulting in the highest level of advocacy for all of Georgia’s deprived children. Currently, 47 CASA programs exist in Georgia that are affiliates of Georgia CASA and members of the National CASA Association.

http://gacasa.org/

http://metrocasa.org/page183842.aspx

Email
or contact Diana Waters (dwaters@gacasa.org 404.874.2888)

Metro Atlanta CASA 5K Superhero Run (11/10/12)

Metro Atlanta United Way Women’s Leadership Council (WLC)

The mission of Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is to mobilize women to become powerful philanthropists through advocacy, leadership and philanthropy.

• July 25, 2012 9:00am-11:00am Cherokee County: Babies Born Healthy Baby Shower Brunch
• December 6, 2012 Coffee and Community
• Legacy  Awards August 25 at Marriott Gwinnett Place (11:00 – 1:00)
• Women  and Philanthropy: Leading a Life of Purpose, October 4, 2012 6:30 – 8:30  at Georgia Public Broadcasting

WLC is comprised of more than 3,400 women whose leadership contributions to United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta totaled over $4,925,943.

http://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/womensleadershipcouncil.html

khearn@unitedwayatlanta.org