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Jennifer Sirangelo, ACHIEVING THE “AMERICAN DREAM” MAY SEEM ELUSIVE FOR TEENAGERS WHO DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH SPEED INTERNET?

Austin Tang — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:56:11 +0000

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Now an Innovative 4-H Program Is Changing That for Millions

The “American Dream” is built on the idea that with hard work, upward mobility and success are possible. In our ever evolving and technology dependent society, digital skills and broadband access are necessary tools for achievement.

However, more than 24 million people living in the U.S., including 19 million in rural communities, do not have access to broadband, also known as high speed internet. That leaves a large portion of today’s teens locked out when it comes to high speed internet. This essential service in today’s economy impacts everything from children’s education to their future economic mobility.

Recent research shows that overall, teens without broadband access feel less equipped online with it comes to connecting, creating and learning. The research also shows:

 Almost half of teens surveyed said they’ve struggled to complete homework due to slow internet connections
 Teens without broadband are less optimistic about their social mobility for higher education & careers
 43% of rural teens surveyed plan to leave their hometowns and 34% of those teens cite poor internet connectivity as the reason; which means these towns are losing talent and future innovation.

As leaders in positive youth development, National 4-H Council partnered with Microsoft on the 4-H Tech Changemakers program. The initiative is aimed at closing the connectivity gap in rural areas by empowering teens to bring technology and digital skills to their communities. The program works to position digital skills as a valuable life skill that’s necessary for improving non-urban communities’ path towards economic mobility.

The 4-H Tech Changemakers are working with broadband service providers throughout the U.S., along with community members and civic leaders to help teens gain the digital skills needed to benefit from technology and high-speed connectivity, which includes everything from online safety to computer basics and device training.

On Friday, April 24, join members of the 4-H Tech Changemakers to learn more about the programs being implemented, how they’re helping to bridge this technological gap and make sure that all community members across the country have the tools and skills they need to achieve the American dream.

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THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION EMBRACES WELLNESS, BUT HOW DO THEY DEAL WITH SERIOUS CHRONIC DISEASES?

Austin Tang — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:12:25 +0000

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Many Millennial-aged People with Multiple Sclerosis Put Their Own Health Challenges on the Back Burner, Not Fully Understanding the Implications of Proactively Managing their Condition
It’s no secret that the millennial generation embraces wellness and has helped bring health-mindedness to the forefront of pop culture today. But when it comes to taking care of more serious health challenges, many experts are noticing people in their 20’s or 30’s are approaching healthcare differently and often prioritizing “living their best lives” over thinking about their health.
For younger people with serious health issues, putting off talking to a doctor or not getting on an effective therapy after the diagnosis of a chronic disease can have irreversible implications in the long-term. This is especially true with chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common debilitating, progressive disease, which affects one million U.S. adults – striking in the “prime of life” when people are starting careers and families, and eventually leading to irreversible physical disability for many people. With the average age of onset at 34, most people newly diagnosed with MS over the next 10 to 15 years will be millennial-aged people (ages ~22-39).
According to the National MS Society many people newly diagnosed with MS react with shock and denial, often leading to them not taking proactive steps to manage their disease or connect with the broader MS community. It is important for millennial-aged people to be proactive in their care and pursue early treatment to slow disability progression as they are at an age and point in their disease when a disease-modifying therapy may offer greater impact.
Channing Barker, a millennial-aged person living with MS, who will shed light on her experience of living with MS and working with her doctor to take control of her health. Anne Gilbert, Director of Programs at Can Do MS, a national MS advocacy group known for their work with younger people living with MS, will also share her perspectives on the need to better connect with and support this younger generation of people living with MS.
When you book, we’ll provide you with guest bio & list of suggested questions. Interview courtesy: Genentech

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WHEN YOUR WORK FAMILY IS YOUR SUPPORT AWAY FROM HOME WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE FACING A SERIOUS ILLNESS?

Austin Tang — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:55:58 +0000

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For many, work is more than a paycheck. The average full-time American employee works over 40 hours a week at work, so it comes as little surprise that a majority of employees (56%) report spending more time with their “work family” than they do at home. One survey, which sampled 1,000 full-time office workers ages 18-65, found that having a familial relationship with co-workers boosts productivity and feelings of well-being in the workplace.

Another critical element of having a “work family” is they can be a support system if you or someone you love develops a chronic disease, such as cancer. How can co-workers lend the most effective and meaningful support without being intrusive?

Creating an inclusive and positive environment for an employee coping with a serious medical condition is essential to the overall well-being of a workplace, but coworkers and employers need guidance. On December 4th, Kathy Flora and Rebecca Nellis discuss findings in a recent survey commissioned by Cancer and Careers that explored the experiences of 1,000 US working adults, employed full-time, who work or have worked with someone being treated for a serious condition. They will explain how workplaces can evolve to support and accommodate people juggling work and diagnosis, the importance of fostering a positive and supportive work environment, and the key roles managers and supervisors can play. Some survey highlights include:

• 88% of working adults have concerns about their ability to support a co-worker with a serious and/or chronic medical condition

• Of those who currently work/have worked with someone diagnosed with cancer, 90% have concerns about offering support

• 59% of working adults are not confident that their managers and supervisors know how to support an employee with a serious and/or chronic medical condition

• 89% of workers think management could have done more to be supportive of their co-worker with a serious and/or chronic medical condition
Interview is courtesy: Cancer and Careers

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Cristal Glangchai, What’s keeping girls out of STEM? Why?

admin — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:23:02 +0000

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Girls at a very young age are curious about science and math—about 74% of kindergarten girls want to go into STEM—but by the time they reach middle school, only 15-20% remain interested.

Scientist, author, and professor Cristal Glangchai, PhD, attributes this to the way educators, parents, and the media talk to girls about pursuing STEM careers. She argues that a key part of raising strong, confident young women is giving them the tools of entrepreneurship to engage in STEM.

Glangchai’s new book, VentureGirls: Raising Girls to be Tomorrow’s Leaders (HarperCollins; May 2018) explains what has kept young girls out of STEM fields, as well as the practical applications of STEM learning, and how we can address the gender imbalance therein.

Dr. Glangchai offers a unique solution based on her own experience as an engineer and entrepreneur as well as the founder of VentureLab, a nonprofit that empowers kids, especially girls, with an entrepreneurial mind-set. VentureGirls.

Dr. Glangchai can discuss or write about the following:

• Women and STEM: How, as of now, women make up only 29% of the science and engineering workforce. Dr. Glangchai can share her fundamentals for empowering young girls in STEM.

• How STEM Education Impacts Entrepreneurship: Dr. Glangchai explains how science teaches kids about failure, and why learning to embrace failure is the key to entrepreneurial success.

• Creating Young Entrepreneurs: 65% of kids will have jobs that we cannot even imagine today. How parents can and should encourage kids as young as 5 years old to embrace their innovativeness and entrepreneurial mindset.

Publishers Weekly recently called VentureGirls a “game-changing guide to empowering young women.” The author has been featured on the TODAY Show, NPR, Wall Street Journal, TEDx, and much more.

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Les Couleurs Charity, Click Here for Videos & Podcasts…

admin — Tue, 08 May 2018 17:29:44 +0000

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http://www.lescouleursnyc.org/ holds a major Spring Ball to benefit those
in need in Haiti and Mexico. The event raised important money to help those
in need. It was held at Domenico Vacca’s Store.

Mission
The three main goals of Les Couleurs Charity are to inspire, educate and
empower children who come from underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds
and have very few educational opportunities to thrive. With our CREATE
Program, we give them the tools to unleash their wonderful creative energy,
make them feel empowered and appreciated, and teach them skills that will
create artistic opportunities or careers for them. Children thus inspired
feel and express so much joy and it tremendously helps their overall
cognitive development as well. Our group arts projects make children create
stronger bonds with each other and yet it also enhances their individual
talents and skills. As a result, we strongly believe that our CREATE program
makes a big difference in the lives of those children. Looking at the happy
faces, seeing their art and hearing their stories, makes us feel inspired
every day to continue developing and expanding our mission.

Philosophy
We believe that to achieve a long lasting change and to break a cycle of
poverty we should in children’s education, because they are the future. We
believe in strong local partnerships and understanding the needs of the
communities we serve. We collaborate with local schools, orphanages and
share the best and most efficient practices.

We invest into the training of our local teachers so the can provide better
quality education to the children they work with. Our teachers are trained
by local professionals and become role models and mentors to the most
disadvantaged children. That way we create a cycle of continuous learning
that trickles down from local educated professionals all the way to the most
vulnerable children.

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“Chocolates Cheers for Charity” David Little, click for video & podcast…

admin — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:44:51 +0000

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Chocopreneur David Little Partners with the Red Cross to deliver Chocolates for Charity this Holiday Season
David Little CPA turned Chocopreneur decided it was time to turn a new page in his business books and totally changed careers. Having gone down the professional path acquiring his CPA and performed multiple duties as Financial Analyst, Controller, Treasurer he felt it was time to turn the page in his personal set of books. Little decided to set up his business which represented major brands in the B2B Loyalty, Incentive and Motivation channels and start producing chocolate products. His products have been featured in multiple media outlets and with a variety of newsmakers including Fox and Friends, Meet the Press, NJTV Network, etc. Fast forward to 2017 where his companies celebrate their 25th year anniversary, he’s created many unique products and is now using chocolate as a motivator and behavior influencer. For his anniversary, David Little will partner with the Red Cross to donate proceeds to the recovery efforts taking place this holiday season.

“ChocolateText” As the world has become more high tech and less personal, ChocolateText® has created concepts for individuals to communicate in more creative and meaningful ways. Since the advent of emails, texts and gift cards, we all need to go back to putting some fun and feeling in our messaging. With ChocolateText one can write out a chocolate message on-line and have it shipped directly to their loved ones.

“Purple Political Games” – our Chocolect® product that brings together people with different political views for a tasty game of Political chess or checkers. Popular/unpopular politicians and Political parties are shown as chocolate chess and checker pieces with a colorful game board. What more politically correct than chocolate? It’s White, Milk and Dark!

ChocolateSideCar – Celebrate a beverage [or any type] with a chocolate garnish that sits on your glass. Available in multiple designs and flavors including sets that pair with specific wines. Our Designated Driver Chocolate SideCar and ChocolateSideCar for Safety Program are working with law enforcement to help combat this country’s Drunk Driving dilemna.

About David Little:
David Little, a former CPA started Nouveuates over 25 years ago. The Company originally designed, created and fulfilled items for brands [i.e. Starbucks, Keurig, Kraft, etc.] in the Incentive, Loyalty and related B2B marketplaces. During this period with the growth of the internet, the company also created its own consumer concepts marketed to consumers through ChocolateText.com.

Courtesy: Chocolatetext
www.chocolatetext.com

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Maia Danziger

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:35:21 +0000

Maia Danziger has been teaching Relax & Write and guided meditation workshops for more than ten years. She runs weekly private classes in Los Angeles and also teaches workshops for a variety of organizations, including hospitals, wellness communities, universities, spas and corporations.

A Certified Life Coach, Danziger specializes in working with writers and artists on developing creativity and fulfilling their careers. Her clients include actors, artists, journalists, novelists, playwrights and screenwriters. An Emmy Award winning actress, Danziger has appeared extensively on and off-Broadway, on television, and in film. She is also the founder and former Artistic Director of the Actor’s Company Theatre in New York.

Diagnosed in 1994 with breast cancer, Danziger developed Relax & Write as a part of her healing process. She soon realized its effectiveness and began sharing the process with others. A practicing Buddhist since 1979, she has received the Kalachakra Initiation from His Holiness the Dalai Lama twice as well as initiation in the Bon tradition from Geshe Nyima Dakpa Rinpoche and H.H. 33rd Menri Trizin Lungtok Tenpai Nyima, the spiritual leader of the Bon.

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Jack Kosakowski , Junior Achievement Discusses Teens & Personal Finance Survey

admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:06:08 +0000

Survey Reveals a Gender Divide in the Ways that Boys and Girls Manage their Money and Plan for College; Experts Offer Tips on How to Make Your Teen Financially Savvy

This year, nearly three million young people will graduate from high schools across the United States. Many will continue their education, while others will begin pursuing careers. In both cases, they will be required to make many of their own decisions which will have financial implications and directly impact on their ability to become independent.

Junior Achievement’s and The Allstate Foundation’s annual Teens and Personal Finance Survey provides a snapshot of teens’ behaviors and attitudes around money management. It examines how teens view the importance of effective spending, saving and budgeting—and their opinions around how well they are executing those tasks. The key findings illustrate a teen population that is more optimistic now than in past years about its financial future, yet faces challenges related to effectively managing its money.

Jack Kosakowski, president and CEO of Junior Achievement, will discuss key findings of the survey along with tips for parents on how to make their teenagers smarter about personal finance.

About the Talent:
Jack Kosakowski, president and CEO of Junior Achievement. Starting as a student in the Junior Achievement program in Toledo, Ohio, he attended the University of Toledo on a Junior Achievement scholarship and has since served in a variety of leadership roles with increasing levels of responsibility over the past 40 years.

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