Podcasts about adult basic education

The audience will get a better understanding of the importance of adult education for those individuals traveling through our criminal legal systems. People will listen because there are over 113 million people in our country that have a criminal history or know someone that does. Helping people navigate the next chapters of their lives through education and skill training can (and will) change the face of our criminal justice system.Jeffrey Abramowitz, J.D. is the Chief Executive Officer of the Petey Greene Program and the Puttkammer Center for Educational Justice. Jeff is the past Executive Director of Justice Partnerships and Executive Director Reentry Services for JEVS Human Services and the founder and Program Director of Looking Forward Philadelphia Reentry Program. Jeff previously served on the Board of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, COABE, where he served as Secretary, and currently Co-chairs the State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship Program and is Chair of the Public Policy Committee. Jeff was appointed to the Pennsylvania Reentry Council and serves as Chairman of the Employment Committee and past co-chair of the Reentry Committee for the PA Workforce Development Board and served as the past Chair of the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition. Jeff is also a member of the Fair Chance Business Consortium and Vice-Chair of Philly Truce Foundation. Jeff is a subject matter expert for the US Department of Education, is the Moderator for US Department of Education LINCS Community of Practice on Correctional & Reentry Education and works on the IET in Corrections project for OCTAE.  Jeff sits on several organizational boards and centers his work in the intersection of adult education, workforce development, and justice. Jeff is the producer and host of the award-winning weekly radio/television show “The Looking Forward” on Philly Cam Radio WPPM 106.5FM and PhillyCam TV (Live Streaming; Xfinity 66/966; Fios TV 29/30; Roku; Apple TV) and Co-Host/Producer of the Behind Every Employer Podcast.  Jeff is a recognized keynote speaker and presenter across the country.www.GivingVoiceToValuesTheBook.com#PhilanthropyInPhocus #PeteyGreeneProgram #EducationInPrison #JusticeReform #ReentrySupport #SecondChances #WorkforceDevelopment #TommyDiMisaTune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

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Title: Jack Bosma: Content Creator Description: Jack Bosma1-973-810-5550tutorjacknetwork@gmail.comWork Experience: Content Creator, January 2014 - PresentExperienced online social media platform user and trainer. curriculum developer and designer.Trained and developed collaborative relationships with global learning online team members.Create, manage, and train platform users on Crowdcast, Discord, eZWay, Facebook, Free4Talk,Gumroad, Kick, MEETN, ReferLife, Reddit, Rumble, Skool, Spotify, TalentLMS, Twitch, Udemy, X, YouTube,Zoom A trained positive, enthusiastic, and competent career counselor and content creator.Educated in a diverse range of leadership and management skills, qualities, and attributes.Knowledgeable professional at building and maintaining international collaborative relationships.Skilled at leading, coaching, resume preparation, interview, job search strategies, and supportingclients using interactive skills with listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Trained in the deliveryof overall training program administration and ongoing coaching program content to audiences.International online project management of social media content development, preparation,presentation, and revision.Transition Assistant, December 2012 - December 2013Training and Education building 4335 MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. 2853340 hours per week Supervisor: Mr. Shane Muravsky; 252-466-4021Provides educational briefings and employment resources to military personnel and family members by deliver-ing Transition Assistance Management and Family Member Employment Assistance Program briefs, seminarsand workshops monthly using federal and local regulatory orders, bulletins, instructions and notices. Developsand delivers support materials using Microsoft Office Suites programs to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint,thumb drive, DVD, and CD. Provides knowledge from Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairsinformation to resolve questions. Uses military lifestyle experiences when delivering content. Prepares andsubmits Headquarters Marine Corps statistics for review, analysis, and submission using Microsoft Excel us-ing phone logs, walk ins, referrals, inquiries and demographics, coordination, intake forms, computer usage,workshops, classes and hours worked data. Communicated with peers, subordinates, superiors, and familymembers by providing four workshops, and preseparation seminar presentations monthly. Multitasks toschedule and substitute briefers and in the provision of individualized services for diverse military and familymember audiences. Refers customers for specialized assistance when necessary. Schedules appointments andprovides coaching for resumes; federal, state and local employment applications on paper and online; inter-viewing skills; job search techniques. Plans, develops, administers and evaluates the content of briefings. Pro-vides counseling and specific follow up to customers by identifying, researching and providing specific infor-mation. Order publications and office supplies, maintain a resource library.Transition Specialist, July 2008-PresentMCB Camp S.D. Butler Personal Services Center, Unit 32023 FPO AP 96373-502340 hours per week Supervisor: Mr. Dean Daniel; DSN: 011-81-98-970-7810Provides educational briefings and employment resources to military personnel and family members by deliver-ing Transition Assistance Management and Family Member Employment Assistance Program briefs, seminarsand workshops monthly using federal and local regulatory orders, bulletins, instructions and notices. Developsand delivers support materials using Microsoft Office Suites programs to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint,thumb drive, DVD, and CD. Provides knowledge from Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairsinformation to resolve questions. Uses military lifestyle experiences when delivering content. Prepares andsubmits Headquarters Marine Corps statistics for review, analysis, and submission using Microsoft Excel us-ing phone logs, walk ins, referrals, inquiries and demographics, coordination, intake forms, computer usage,workshops, classes and hours worked data. Communicated with peers, subordinates, superiors, and familymembers by providing four workshops, and preseparation seminar presentations monthly. Multitasks toschedule and substitute briefers and in the provision of individualized services for diverse military and familymember audiences. Refers customers for specialized assistance when necessary. Schedules appointments andprovides coaching for resumes; federal, state and local employment applications on paper and online; inter-viewing skills; job search techniques. Plans, develops, administers and evaluates the content of briefings. Pro-vides counseling and specific follow up to customers by identifying, researching and providing specific infor-mation. Adjunct Faculty, August 1994- November 1995; November 1999 to December 2011Central Texas College American Preparatory Institute, Unit 35033 FPO AP 96373-503340 hours per week Supervisor: Mr. Hans Estes DSN: 01-81-98-970-7674Uses skill in written and verbal communication to communicate at conferences, meetings, workshops, seminarsand classes by developing, instructing, initiating, facilitating, and moderating discussions in General StudiesAssociate Degree, and High School Diploma Completion Program classes. Instructed 500 separate classes for1000 new or returning students. Consulted, developed programs, and assessed needs competently by deliveryof updated curriculum to students on topics such as medical psychology, medical legal issues, and patient as-sessment in support of the Emergency Medical Technician Associate Degree program for 80 students. Enrolledand instructed students in courses consisting of patient assessment, triage and response, cardiopulmonary re-suscitation, medical emergencies, psychiatric intervention, shock and trauma assessment and treatment usingknowledge of workforce development programs by monitoring employment opportunities in the emergencymedical technician field by reading professional material and literature, and participating in instructor in ser-vice programs and seminars. Utilized the internet and Microsoft Office applications to locate and prepare aca-demic and adjunct student study materials for an approximate total of 500 personnel. Prepares attendance,grading scale information, progress and data reports, using Microsoft Office programs. Performs individualcounseling assistance and refers students to subject matter experts in providing educational program infor-mation on college enrollments, tuition assistance, testing, financial aid eligibility, Veteran's Administration ben-efits, DISCOVER, KUDER, TUTOR and specialized online educational database research. Assists students inmaking course and program choices and in planning goals. Counsels on the requirements and selection of teststhat must be completed, to include the Test of Adult Basic Education administered at the beginning and conclu-sion of the program. Uses personal contacts and e-mail correspondence to maintain liaison with colleges, uni-versities and technical schools to provide referral information on policies and procedures. Operational Readiness Support Program Assistant; December 2005 to July 2008MCB Camp S.D. Butler Personal Services Center, Unit 32023 FPO AP 96373-502340 hours per week, Supervisor: Mr. Joseph Cassidy 011-81-98-970-3150Conducted workshops and seminars by developing content, coordinating briefers and presenting material atNewcomers' Orientations, Smooth Move Workshops and Sponsorship training programs monthly. Preparedmaterial by Microsoft Office Suites programs, DVD, and CD. Ensured the materials to include studenthandouts and administrative items were available. Provided knowledge from rules and regulations, resolvedquestions and concerns by using personal and professional experiences of the military lifestyle and the objec-tives of military family support programs as the Marine Corps Bases Japan Sponsorship Program Coordinator.Managed relocation assistance program requirements using customer feedback and recurrent U.S. MarineCorps and Navy policy guidance to ensure information and referral services are provided. Utilized statisticaldata in the review, analysis, and submission of monthly reports from assigned staff using Microsoft OfficeSuites database management programs and phone logs, customer walk ins, referrals, service member inquiriesand demographics, sponsorship coordination, intake forms, customer computer usage, workshops, classes andhours worked. Submitted reports submitted to management, and demonstrated coaching skills by providingstep-by-step guidance and feedback to ten staff members monthly in the preparation and submission of reports.Used public speaking to communicate orally and in writing at workshops and seminars by providing presenta-tions during Sponsorship, Newcomers' Orientation, and Smooth Move Workshops for 200 personnel monthlyand coordinate the scheduling and arrangement of subject matter experts and presentations. Operated trainingaids and performed routine audiovisual equipment diagnostic support and maintenance for ten monthly trainingsessions. Demonstrated technical counseling technique knowledge by providing facilitation and delivery of 80briefs and workshops with 1500 personnel in attendance during a twelve month period. Supplied family sup-port program guidance to 50 sponsors monthly for incoming Navy, Marine Corps, and DOD civilian personneland family members by phone, appointment, and e-mail contact and sponsorship training sessions. Processedcommunity resource contact information located in the Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service (SITES)and Military Homefront.com database, in addition to federal, state, and local websites for 75 transitioning mili-tary personnel and family members monthly. Reviewed publications and companion websites on a monthlybasis to gain knowledge of job trends and hiring practices when providing information and referral services to100 customers weekly on the phone and while accessing computer databases. Used veterans' information andreferral program websites on a daily basis for personal and professional growth and to assist approximately fiveretirees weekly in obtaining benefits and information on state and federal workforce development and employ-ee assistance programs. Operated a check-in  and check out loan locker Senior Enlisted Leader, June 2005-January 2006USNH Okinawa P.O. Box 1600, FPO AP 96362-160040 hours per week Supervisor: HMCM Jose Mendez DSN: 011-81-6117-46-7883Analyzed training programs, regulations and guidelines by performing management functions and used tech-niques and knowledge of program requirements in developing updated training curriculums for assigned per-sonnel by utilizing knowledge of staff needs and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman skill sets and required trainingcompetencies for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and American Heart Association.Provided advancement training opportunities for an assigned staff of 1200 personnel. Initiated required coun-seling and evaluation sessions by using skill in interviewing and job coaching and enabling clients to developlong-range career goals by initiating counseling sessions and periodic evaluation reporting on 75 personnel, sixtimes per year formally and informally. Demonstrated public speaking skills to communicate orally at confer-ences, meetings, workshops, seminars, and classes in performing individual training, group instruction, lec-tures, on-the-job training, demonstrations, and testing situations as directed by senior personnel. Developedand organized training materials and presentations. Utilized reference libraries, testing and evaluation proce-dures, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials to enhance training techniques used in 160 sepa-rate presentations.Implemented the effective delivery of several separate training curriculums to include Ameri-can Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training, National Registry of Emergency Medical Tech-nician program certification, the delivery of U.S. Navy enlisted advancement training sessions by implement-ing and correlating a critique and follow-up system to identify, in --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackbosma/support

280: 3 Characteristics of a Great Nonprofit Leader (Jeffrey Abramowitz)SUMMARYAre you struggling to balance mission-driven leadership with the practical demands of scaling your nonprofit AND keeping your team motivated and engaged? In episode 280 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Jeffrey Abramowitz shares his powerful journey from trial lawyer and incarceration to nonprofit leadership, and explores the three essential characteristics that define great leadership in the sector: listening, learning, and engaging. Drawing from his personal experiences, including time spent in federal prison, Jeff illustrates how education and workforce development can create life-changing opportunities for marginalized individuals. ABOUT JEFFREYJeffrey Abramowitz, J.D is the CEO of the Petey Greene Program. He was previously the ED of Justice Partnerships and served as the ED Reentry Services for JEVS Human Services and the Program Director of Looking Forward Philadelphia Reentry Program. Prior to his tenure at JEVS, Jeff was the Director of Workforce Development for the Community Learning Center and successfully completed a fellowship with Justleadership USA. Jeff proudly sits on the Executive Board of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, COABE, where he serves as Secretary, and chairs the State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship Program. Jeff was appointed to the Pennsylvania Reentry Council and serves as Chairman of the Employment Committee and Co-chairs the Reentry Committee for the PA Workforce Development Board. Jeff is the current Chair of the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition and was recently appointed to the Montgomery County Pennsylvania Public Defender's Association Advisory Board. Jeff is a subject matter expert for the US Department of Education, is the Moderator for the US Department of Education LINCS (Literacy Information and Communication System, Resource Collection) Community of Practice on Correctional and Reentry Education and has worked on the Integrated Education and Training (IET) in Corrections Project.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESThe Second Mountain: How People Move from the Prison of Self to the Joy of Commitment by David BrooksHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadershipReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuire 

Melanie Mark, also known by her Nisga'a name Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak, is a difference-maker who believes strongly that the changes we need to inspire and support future generations, require all of us to get on board and paddle together. Elected in 2016, Melanie Mark, is the first First Nations woman Member of the Legislative Assembly in British Columbia's history, representing the riding of Vancouver-Mount Pleasant. During the 41st Parliament, she was appointed as the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. Today, Melanie remains the only First Nations woman to have served in cabinet and served as Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. Melanie is Nisga'a, Gitxsan, Cree and Ojibway. She was born and raised in East Vancouver and has deep roots in Northern B.C. and Manitoba. Melanie is unapologetically passionate about social, environmental and economic justice; and she entered politics to disrupt the status quo. Within two months as Minister, she paved a new path by creating the first provincial tuition waiver program for youth from the foster-care system and removed all fees for adults accessing Adult Basic Education. She is most proud of her work as Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, namely supporting Indigenous teachers and language fluency, and in 2018 launching the world's first Indigenous Law program at the University of Victoria. Melanie firmly believes that education is the great equalizer and often says, "a rising tide, lifts all canoes." Melanie's work is inspired by her daughters Maya and Makayla and the desire for them to have greater access to education and opportunities as they grow up. Family is very important to Melanie, and her time with Maya, Makayla, and her extended family keeps her grounded and motivated. Melanie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Simon Fraser University. She holds a Criminology Diploma from Douglas College/Native Education College and an Advanced Executive Certificate from Queen's School of Business.

Episode 53: ShownotesEpisode 53: It's Never Too Late [Audio]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | Captivate | Deezer What does transformation look like when you get locked up for years with no hope of getting out? Listen to the inspiring story of Fernando Torres, a convict who was involved in a life of crime but turned his life around after knowing the power of Jesus Christ. Fernando tells how he lived a life of violent crime but decided to adopt a positive mindset which helped him to go through a new learning experience including earning Adult Basic Education, GDE alongside a degree. Fernando's story is a reminder for all of us that no matter our current situations, we need to learn from our experiences and strive to become better. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Episode Links:Michi J LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingdomprincesspen/ Michi J Website: https://kingdomprincesspen.com/ Podcast Details:Podcast website: https://kingdomprincesspen.com/podcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/prisoners-pardon/id1579133364 Spotify: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/prisoners-pardon/7/l7ZRH3fbJf0_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZbC2jKXhRsOYiOw9QtXlQ Support and Social Media:– Check out our sponsors, it's the best way to support this podcast– Twitter: https://twitter.com/pen_kingdom – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomprincesspen/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KingdomPrincessPen – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kingdom-Princess-Pen-104461171850013 – Prisoners Pardon Podcast Diaries: https://kingdomprincesspen.com/diary-posts/ Outline:Here's the timestamps for the episode:

Northfield School Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George discusses the November 13 Board meeting. Topics include the World's Best Workforce Plan, Early Learning and Adult Basic Education programs, approval of staff for newly arrived English Learners, and more.

Northfield School Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George discusses the November 13 Board meeting. Topics include the World's Best Workforce Plan, Early Learning and Adult Basic Education programs, approval of staff for newly arrived English Learners and more.

Today, I am joined by coach, Alyssa Almond of Rooted Rise. Alyssa began her career with Teach For America as a 3rd grade bilingual teacher in Washington Heights, NYC. Her fascination with languages and language learning called her to specialize in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). She helped immigrants acquire the language skills needed to succeed in the US. Alyssa worked both as a middle school ESOL teacher and as a program administrator in Adult Basic Education.   But, her veganism reminded her that she's not just about humans.   So, in 2017, after some intensive coaching, Alyssa gathered her courage and left her full-time job in education.   This leap landed her at a farmed animal sanctuary and The Last Pig. Following her passion, talent, and empathetic nature led her to create the perfect role for herself.  As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), she gets to help animals by supporting the humans who serve them!  In this episode, Alyssa and I get into the philosophy of veganism and discuss a specific idea called Effective Altruism, we also discuss how we each approach spreading the vegan message, the cats with whom we live, farmed animal sanctuaries, Alyssa's coaching practice, and of course hummus.  To connect with Alyssa: Visit her website at www.rootedrise.com www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-almond-ⓥ https://www.facebook.com/rootedrise/ https://www.instagram.com/rootedrisecoaching/ Mentioned in this episode: Peter Singer Effective Altruism/The Life You Can Save A Well Fed World Farm Sanctuary To connect with me: Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus Join my mailing list and get 3 free recipes just for signing up! https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/3recipepdf Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-winters/message

Sinikka Waugh and Helene Fein discuss 4 Things that I have Learned that are Most Important About Effectively. Dr. Helene Fein is the Executive Director of the Iowa Literacy Council, a state association serving adult literacy professionals that are affiliated with COABE (Coalition on Adult Basic Education). Previously, Helene was the Data and Research Lead for United Way of Central Iowa and was a former Adult Literacy Director for the state of Iowa. She earned a Masters in School Administration and an Ed. Specialist degree in Adult Training and Development, both from Drake University. Helene earned her Ph.D. from Iowa State University and wrote her dissertation on why adults return to school to earn a high school equivalency diploma based on transition theory. In addition to her published dissertation, Helene has published a book, Necessary Conversations About English Language Learners, which combines coaching skills with ESL strategies. Helene is a trainer in Cognitive Coaching and Real Colors. She has three adult children and five grandchildren and lives in West Des Moines.

Today's episode of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast centers on the School to Prison Nexus. The practice of  assigning students who violate the zero-tolerance policies on their campus being placed into an alternative site, the juvenile system or the criminal justice system, was originally known as the school-to-prison pipeline. However, over the years, it has become evident that the school-to-prison pipeline is more complex than previously stated.  As a result, the phrase school to prison nexus emerged.  To discuss the difference between the two terms are my guests; Circe Stumbo and Angelina Ramirez. During this episode you will learn more regarding the: Purpose of Westwind Education Policy Inc. Definition of the school to prison pipeline Details surrounding how the school to prison nexus disproportionately impacts black and brown students Explanation of how the employment of  police officers as school security affects school climate and disproportionally increases the number of students of color receiving discipline citations Recommendations to help schools create a positive and inclusive environment Guest Circe Stumbo is president of West Wind Education Policy Inc. (West Wind), which she founded in January 2001. Circe has facilitated national and statewide blue-ribbon panels and summits, cross-functional working teams, organizational strategic planning processes, and equity leadership teams. This includes her current facilitation of Iowa's statewide Dyslexia Task Force. Circe has worked with fifty-seven states and territories through her collaborations with national and regional advocacy organizations and federal centers. Angelina Ramirez is a senior at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, majoring in both Political Science and Social and Criminal Justice. She is also a Project Assistant at West Wind Education Policy Inc.  Angelina also serves as Student Coordinator of Civic Engagement at Coe College, a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity,  an Intern for Advocates for Social Justice, and an English Second Language Teacher through the Adult Basic Education and Refugee & Immigrant Services Programs at the Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids.  Resources West  Wind Education Policy Inc westwinded.com Harris County Department of Education https://hcde-texas.org CASE for Kids https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone  

Chancellor Lee lambertPima Community College 4905  E. Broadway Tucson, AZ 85709 (520) 206-4500 https://www.pima.edu/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Lee D. Lambert, J.D., has been Chancellor of Pima Community College since July 2013. Chancellor Lambert has long held that community colleges such as Pima are uniquely positioned to address systemic educational and economic inequity. Throughout his community college career, he has been an innovator in connecting industry and community colleges in order to revitalize communities through educational opportunities in an age marked by rapid technological and demographic change. A graduate of The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., Chancellor Lambert appreciates the lifelong value that a Liberal Arts education provides for thousands of our students. Chancellor Lambert received a Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University School of Law and a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Evergreen.   Chancellor Lambert is a U.S. Army veteran. He was born in Seoul, South Korea, grew up on three continents, and graduated from high school in the Olympia, Washington area.About Pima Community College:Pima Community College is a public, two-year college in Tucson, Arizona, serving more than 40,000 students a year on 5 campuses, multiple centers, and online.  Pima offers two-year transfer degrees to serve students wanting to transfer into a baccalaureate program, as well as a wide range of technical programs, including aviation, automotive technology, building trades, and healthcare.  The College also enjoys a partnership with Adult Basic Education to service students preparing for the GED, in adult literacy and citizenship courses.

Jimmy Sutman is our guest from Big Purple Cat. HTTP://www.bigpurplecat.comImproving the quality of life for many adults with disabilities. The Purple Cat has been helping Valley residents living with disabilities for almost two decades. Their farm in Coitsville allows clients to work with animals and spend time in nature.In the last year, they've expanded the space for even more of their clients, those bound to wheelchairs.The Purple Cat at Farmer Casey's Ranch is a place for anyone with disabilities to work, learn and grow with nature.Jimmy has immeasurably improved the lives of hundreds of challenged individuals and their families. But it started with Joe. “I saw Joe's big smile as he got off that bus and knew we were going to be friends,” Jimmy Sutman recalls.Nearly 20 years on, and Jimmy has befriended many Joes. As the progenitor of The Purple Cat.Since that first day in 1994 at MASCO, Jimmy and Joe were instantly inseparable. Before long, Jimmy was taking him to ball games, movies, and meals, and befriending his family. Joe increasingly became difficult for his family to handle, so Jimmy dedicated himself to providing him a home.That act of kindness begat ISLE (Iron and String Life Enhancement), a nonprofit Jimmy started to provide residential, respite, advocacy, transportation and vocational services to Mahoning and Trumbull County individuals with various disabilities. Today they employ over 400 professionals who oversee numerous activities. They also house and care for 88 individuals in 22 separate apartment buildings and homes throughout the region.“Problem-solving is our primary responsibility to our clients,” Jimmy states. “For some, we have to make all decisions for them. For those more able, we offer Adult Basic Education courses, teachingthem daily living skills, like cooking for themselves, balancing their checkbook, computer skills, whatever they need to learn.”Various components form the whole of Jimmy's outreach to the disabled: Iron & String provides residential, respite, advocacy, transportation, and vocational services to individuals with disabilities in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Iron & String is the parent company of the other components.GOLDEN STRING helps adults and children with disabilities realize their fullest potential, and offers community-based activities, recreation, and socialization. Five ‘Habilitation Centers' in the region serve their clients, including Purple Cat Productions, where clients perform in theater and music; Farmer Casey's Ranch in Coitsville, where clients tend to a large menagerie of animals; and Golden String Radio, where clients become disc jockeys and format all genres of music and communicate through the internet.THE PURPLE CAT provides creative day programming services to adults with disabilities. It offers practical learning experiences, daily living skills, and activities, which provide education and employment.TOUCH THE MOON CANDY SALOON on South Phelps Street in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, offers functional employment and helps those with disabilities to participate in a wide range of vocational job opportunities.HTTP://www.bigpurplecat.com

The 2021 COABE (virtual) Conference is upon us! And none other than the Chief Executive Officer of COABE, Sharon Bonney, is joining us this week to mark the occasion and preview the event. Sharon was kind enough to stop by to discuss all of the different initiatives and advocacy campaigns that the Coalition on Adult Basic Education is spearheading, what it was like having to pull the brakes and re-configure a conference the size of COABE at the last minute due to COVID, the direction she sees adult education moving across the country, and so much more (31:40).  But first, Jana Jenkins drops in to tell us a little bit about what she has planned for the upcoming conference, and what skills and information participants can look forward to walking away with (3:55). You don't want to miss it!For more information on COABE, please visit https://coabe.org

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom with Elise from United Way of Northern Shenandoah County and her guest, Andy Gail. Andy is the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area. Andy explained how the pandemic has affected their ability to serve the community and told us about the various services and programs his organization offers that include: The Adult Basic Education program is designed to help adults improve their reading, writing, and math skills, while achieving specific goals they want to accomplish as part of their learning experience. Basic Computer Literacy trainings for adults seeking to secure employment and opportunities to advance in their career, communicate with a child's school and teacher. Tutoring for English Language Learners (ELL) provides English language skills to adults at varying levels of learning, from beginning to advanced. In order for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen they must pass the naturalization test. LVWA provides citizenship and naturalization tutoring for legal permanent residents throughout the region. To support the Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area mission and/or find more information about their programs, visit their website: https://lvwa.org/ and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitVol We also talked about the role United Way NSV grants play in the continued success for LVWA, plus Elise reminded us the Rubbermaid sale will happen on Saturday, January 30, 2020 from 8am - 12 in Belk parking lot at Apple Blossom Mall.

Statewide Language Access Coordinator Jennifer Verhein joins us to explain how individuals receive interpretation services. In addition, she discusses the processes and standards one must undergo to become an interpreter working with the program. Episode Resources:Oral Proficiency poster – shows language skill level necessary for court interpretersNebraska pre-K to grade 12 English Language Learners, 2018-2019 school year Judicial Branch Interpreter Directory Court Interpreter Training Program Addresses Growing Need (NET Article)Nebraska Program Trains Court Interpreters To Help Non-English Speakers Testify (NPR)Outstanding State Innovation of the Year Award presented to Nebraska Supreme Court Language Access Program by the Council on Adult Basic Education

What is your greatest accomplishment? Did you do it alone, or did you get help from your friends, family, or people in your community? In this episode of CareerTech Horizon, we take a deep dive into Adult Basic Education, and share the stories of Oklahomans who turned their lives around, thanks to the right people helping, supporting, and advocating for them. A mother, stressed from working dead-end jobs, who decided to go back to school, just as her child started her first day of school. An adult-learning organization in Ardmore, expanding their reach in a short time, thanks to their enthusiastic staff, and the cereal boxes that immortalize their success stories. How education plays an integral role in state inmates' re-entry into society. You can follow us on Twitter @CT_Horizon, or look for us on Facebook. You can also visit our website, cthorizon.org for show notes, and soon, bonus content, "Beyond Your Horizon." Learn More About Today's Stories: https://www.pioneertech.edu/adult-basic-ed-abehse/ Ardmore Family Literacy Former Inmate Kevin Ludolph Earns National Education Award (VIDEO)  

To do something incredible, groundbreaking, or phenomenal, often times you'll need more than just yourself. Host and Producer Blane Singletary explains the theme for our upcoming episode on Adult Basic Education in Oklahoma, coming very soon to Apple, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google, and more. Subscribe today so you don't miss it.

In episode 89, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes recruiter Beth Benson tot he podcast as she gives us some insight on some major events happening on the Northeast campus in the upcoming weeks. Thursday (October 17) will be Junior Preview Night at the college and in addition to being part of the community tailgate, juniors who register early can bring up to two guests in free at the Tiger football game versus second-ranked Northwest Mississippi that night. Benson also talks about the start of the Northeast NOW recruiting series where the college brings in seniors from its five-county service area -- Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union -- along with out-of-district schools, who have reached out to the college wanting to take a tour as well. Friday (October 18) will start the series as ten (10) schools come to the Northeast Booneville campus. In the second half of the podcast, Mi-BEST coordinator Taylor Johnson stops in to talk about the Mi-BEST Student Showcase on Tuesday, October 22 at 6 p.m. on our Corinth campus. Johnson talks about some of the stories that the students will be showcasing and how their lives have been changed by Northeast. In addition to talking about the showcase, Johnson also talks about the recruiting efforts that Mi-BEST and the rest of the Adult Basic Education department have done to help bolster the workforce in the area. Between the segments, Kollmeyer gives a rundown of events that are happening in the next 10 days and also mentions a few events to be on the lookout for later in the month. Don't forget that we have also started a YouTube account, http://bit.ly/NEMCCTigerTalkYouTube , and we will be putting all our podcasts on our YouTube channel as time allows. Future guests on the podcast, do not fret; this is an audio-only YouTube account with the video produced by the Headliner App. As always, if you have any podcast ideas or want to be a guest on the podcast, drop us a line and we can get you set up to be on an upcoming episode of TigerTalk.

As with the summer podcast schedule, the TigerTalk podcast delivers news, events, and interviews every two weeks instead of weekly during the summer months of June and July. In the first part of the three-part podcast, Survivor Season 29 finalist Missy Payne joins the podcast to talk about her recent trip to the Northeast campus as part of the Career Development Academy's Health and Fitness camp and to give some insight into being on the hit television reality show. Payne talks about how she incorporates physical fitness into her daily life and how that translated over to the CDA's Health and Fitness camp with nearly 50 participants. Throughout the two days that Payne was on campus with the camp, teen-agers were exposed to a variety of fitness and health activities including being separated into different teams and tasked with physical, mental and emotional challenges just like on the hit reality television show. Payne also gives insight into her time on the show with her daughter and what the show has meant for her since she was a contestant on the show. In the middle portion of the podcast, Shane Scott stops in for a chat about not just what is happening in his criminal justice classroom but about his goals for the Northeast Faculty Association as he takes over the reins of the organization for the 2019-2020 academic year. Scott talks about what it takes to be a law enforcement officer and how his class and Northeast prepare students for their future occupation by not just training but discussion and the use of technology in the classroom. Scott steps into the realm of the Faculty Association president and discusses his goals for the organization - which includes inviting more staff members to join - and how the association can be a guiding force on campus. In the final portion of the three-part podcast, Charlie Smart chats about the SmartStart program and how it prepares students not just for education but for an occupation as well. Smart discusses some of the keys to success in the program and talks about the Adult Basic Education program and how it is changing lives. Toward the end, Smart relays a story about an old man fishing and how it translates to the mission that Northeast has to its students. Between the interviews, Will Kollmeyer gives a rundown on the camps that will be happening at the college throughout the summer, traffic updates and everything that will be happening on the Northeast campus in the next two weeks. Along with changing the format of the podcast, for the ones that have a YouTube accounts, we have also started a YouTube account, http://bit.ly/NEMCCTigerTalkYouTube , and we will be putting all our podcasts on our YouTube channel as time allows. Future guests on the podcast, do not fret; this is an audio-only YouTube account with the video produced by the Headliner App. As always, if you have any podcast ideas or want to be a guest on the podcast, drop me or Will a line and we can get you set up….but with the new system of only three guests per show, every two weeks…slots are limited…so get your requests in early.

Host Will Kollmeyer welcomes listeners to the twenty-sixth edition of the TigerTalk podcast and with it being finals week at the college, this week's TigerTalk is under 19 minutes to give Northeast employees and students a chance to take a nice break from studying and grading exams to keep up with what has been going on around the college. Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast's Vice President of Instruction Michelle Baragona and NEMCC Technology Specialist and resident Apple Distinguished Educator Jeffrey Powell to the podcast as the duo talks about the Top 10 ranking that the college received last week when it was named one of the Top 10 digital schools in the nation. Adult Basic Education instructor Rachel Norman stops by with her student success story Brianna Cruz. Norman talks about how someone can enroll in SMART Start and High School Equivalency courses at Northeast while Cruz embraces the Northeast Family by speaking about her and her husband's time in the HSE program and the positive impact that Northeast has had on both their lives. As always, Kenny Paul Geno gives us his weekly spotlight of what is coming up at Northeast in this twenty-sixth edition of the TigerTalk podcast.

Because Information on how to Prepare Your Taxes, what things to look out for are not taught in schools, The Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show wants to make sure you have all the information and MORE, So We Welcome Tax Advisor Khristina Barnes and she shares Details that will help you better understand your tax information as we discuss her book " Maximizing Your Tax Refund Made Easy!   Khristina Barnes, MSAC offers more than fifteen years of experience in auditing, accounting and individual and small business taxation. Mrs. Barnes is currently the Budget Analyst Supervisor for the City of Philadelphia and its related entities as well as a consultant specializing in taxation accounting services. Her responsibilities include overseeing all financial and grant accounting transactions as well as prepare and monitor program budgets totaling approximately 5.3 million.  Prior to this opportunity, Khristina worked in various positions within the government and public utility sector. In 2010, she founded and created KMB Tax Services, LLC, where she serves her community by offering tax preparation for individual and small business; bookkeeping for small businesses; tax planning and consultation; payroll services; financial educational seminars. In addition to his experience, she served on the Board of the Center for Building Strong Families, a Philadelphia non-profit organization who provides GED and Adult Basic Education classes as well as personal development workshops. Khristina Barnes graduated from West Chester University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; she also earned her Master’s in Accounting with a concentration in Taxation from Strayer University. She is a member of the National Association of Tax Preparers.

The recent influx of refugees, mainly from Syria, has kept Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) and their Immigrant Services department plenty busy since before New Year. LFS is expecting up to 240 Government-sponsored Syrian refugees by the end of 2016 in addition to the 40 or so that is privately-sponsored. About half of the expected refugees are in Lethbridge now. A steering committee of community partners including immigration services, education, health, social services, law enforcement and others, including many volunteers, are set up to help transition refugees into the city. Most of the refugees come from refugee camps in Jordan and all have passed Canada's five-stage screening process. Questions about housing and when children can start attending school, are legitimate concerns as are, whether adults generally have the skills necessary to enter the job market and how soon. The speakers will address these questions and also outline the many cultural, economic and educational issues involved with resettling refugees. Speaker: Sarah Amies and Elma Guinto Sarah Amies has lived, worked and raised a family in Lethbridge since 1982. She graduated from the University of Lethbridge ('BA – Distinction) in 1988. For the next 13 years, she worked as the Applied Studies program coordinator and as an Arts and Science Academic Advisor for the U of L. In 2001, Sarah started working with Lethbridge Family Services as the Program Director for the Immigrant Services department. In this capacity, Sarah is involved in community development and educational initiatives as well as overseeing the daily operations of the settlement office. Sarah is very dedicated working with the City and its citizens in order to develop a community that is supportive of and welcoming to our newest neighbours. In 2012, Sarah received YWCA's Women of Distinction award and she was named a U of L Alumni Honour Society Inductee in 2013. Elma Guinto has been a teacher for 40 years, most of that time as an ESL teacher. For the past 25 years, she has owned and operated Flexibility Learning Systems, an English as a Second Language school, in downtown Lethbridge which provides language classes and employment assistance to immigrants and refugees coming to Canada. Elma received her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Lethbridge, and has taught in elementary and junior high school, and in a correctional centre before focusing her teaching on Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. She also trained elementary school teachers in Nigeria for two years, and volunteered with an elementary school in Siem Reap, Cambodia. In her spare time, she loves to read, garden, and travel, and has visited more than 60 countries. Moderator: Knud Petersen Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

The recent influx of refugees, mainly from Syria, has kept Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) and their Immigrant Services department plenty busy since before New Year. LFS is expecting up to 240 Government-sponsored Syrian refugees by the end of 2016 in addition to the 40 or so that is privately-sponsored. About half of the expected refugees are in Lethbridge now. A steering committee of community partners including immigration services, education, health, social services, law enforcement and others, including many volunteers, are set up to help transition refugees into the city. Most of the refugees come from refugee camps in Jordan and all have passed Canada's five-stage screening process. Questions about housing and when children can start attending school, are legitimate concerns as are, whether adults generally have the skills necessary to enter the job market and how soon. The speakers will address these questions and also outline the many cultural, economic and educational issues involved with resettling refugees. Speaker: Sarah Amies and Elma Guinto Sarah Amies has lived, worked and raised a family in Lethbridge since 1982. She graduated from the University of Lethbridge ('BA – Distinction) in 1988. For the next 13 years, she worked as the Applied Studies program coordinator and as an Arts and Science Academic Advisor for the U of L. In 2001, Sarah started working with Lethbridge Family Services as the Program Director for the Immigrant Services department. In this capacity, Sarah is involved in community development and educational initiatives as well as overseeing the daily operations of the settlement office. Sarah is very dedicated working with the City and its citizens in order to develop a community that is supportive of and welcoming to our newest neighbours. In 2012, Sarah received YWCA's Women of Distinction award and she was named a U of L Alumni Honour Society Inductee in 2013. Elma Guinto has been a teacher for 40 years, most of that time as an ESL teacher. For the past 25 years, she has owned and operated Flexibility Learning Systems, an English as a Second Language school, in downtown Lethbridge which provides language classes and employment assistance to immigrants and refugees coming to Canada. Elma received her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Lethbridge, and has taught in elementary and junior high school, and in a correctional centre before focusing her teaching on Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. She also trained elementary school teachers in Nigeria for two years, and volunteered with an elementary school in Siem Reap, Cambodia. In her spare time, she loves to read, garden, and travel, and has visited more than 60 countries. Moderator: Knud Petersen Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

The recent influx of refugees, mainly from Syria, has kept Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) and their Immigrant Services department plenty busy since before New Year. LFS is expecting up to 240 Government-sponsored Syrian refugees by the end of 2016 in addition to the 40 or so that is privately-sponsored. About half of the expected refugees are in Lethbridge now. A steering committee of community partners including immigration services, education, health, social services, law enforcement and others, including many volunteers, are set up to help transition refugees into the city. Most of the refugees come from refugee camps in Jordan and all have passed Canada's five-stage screening process. Questions about housing and when children can start attending school, are legitimate concerns as are, whether adults generally have the skills necessary to enter the job market and how soon. The speakers will address these questions and also outline the many cultural, economic and educational issues involved with resettling refugees. Speaker: Sarah Amies and Elma Guinto Sarah Amies has lived, worked and raised a family in Lethbridge since 1982. She graduated from the University of Lethbridge ('BA – Distinction) in 1988. For the next 13 years, she worked as the Applied Studies program coordinator and as an Arts and Science Academic Advisor for the U of L. In 2001, Sarah started working with Lethbridge Family Services as the Program Director for the Immigrant Services department. In this capacity, Sarah is involved in community development and educational initiatives as well as overseeing the daily operations of the settlement office. Sarah is very dedicated working with the City and its citizens in order to develop a community that is supportive of and welcoming to our newest neighbours. In 2012, Sarah received YWCA's Women of Distinction award and she was named a U of L Alumni Honour Society Inductee in 2013. Elma Guinto has been a teacher for 40 years, most of that time as an ESL teacher. For the past 25 years, she has owned and operated Flexibility Learning Systems, an English as a Second Language school, in downtown Lethbridge which provides language classes and employment assistance to immigrants and refugees coming to Canada. Elma received her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Lethbridge, and has taught in elementary and junior high school, and in a correctional centre before focusing her teaching on Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. She also trained elementary school teachers in Nigeria for two years, and volunteered with an elementary school in Siem Reap, Cambodia. In her spare time, she loves to read, garden, and travel, and has visited more than 60 countries. Moderator: Knud Petersen Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)