Mar 04 2009
Hope and Dreams
I met a man on Saturday who has a Ph.D. in computer science but no job. I also met another man who lost his job last June and is now on the verge of losing his house. These were just two of the people who showed up on campus last Saturday looking for help.
We could provide help if they were looking for a chance to come back to school to get new skills, and we could help if they were looking for advice on starting a small business.
Our faculty and staff answered the call and we helped people with making decisions, filling out financial aid forms, exploring new careers, and with budgeting and stress management.
Sydney Gingrow and Carolyn Carson went overtime helping people compile or improve their resume. I overheard them on a couple of occasions as they counseled, encouraged, and motivated people. The people they counseled got more than a new resume; they got a dose of encouragement and enthusiasm as well. They left our campus with a new resume and hope for the future. I left with a renewed sense of purpose and with renewed admiration for the great people I work with everyday.
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