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This High School is Doing Whatever it Takes to Mentor First-Generation Students

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In Homer’s ancient story The Odyssey , the goddess Athena, disguised as old man Mentor, reveals to the hero’s son the right path to take. Skip forward several millennia and across the Atlantic to an urban high school preparing teens for life after graduation, and the image of mentor-as-lone-sage doesn’t quite paint the picture.

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8 Steps to Climb Your Way Up to the C-Suite

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Making it from one level to the next might require a multifaceted approach that includes education, training, networking and volunteering within your company, in addition to playing to the strengths in your personality, Ogle says. Find a good mentor or mentors. It can take decades to reach a leadership position.”

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

Consider recording your training sessions, whether they’re in person or via platforms like Teams or Zoom. Incorporating Procedures Into the Onboarding Process Incorporating procedures into your training and onboarding process not only streamlines the integration of new hires but also enriches your entire company’s knowledge base.

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What’s Next to Be Your Best? 3 Personal and Professional Development Trends in 2024

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In fact, 94% of employees have reported they would stay longer at a company that invested in training and development. The first involves the general quest for knowledge by employees and the support given by employers for training. Oftentimes, I’ll pair someone up with a mentor so they have guidance as they learn on the job.”

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. Her forthcoming book, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in fall 2024. With the U.S.

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How to Build a Business Case for Training Requests

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Requesting Training and Professional Development Support from Your Employer. But when that training comes with a large price tag, it’s often out of reach. Find out as much as you can about the training you’re requesting. Find out as much as you can about the training you’re requesting. The solution? Do Your Research.

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When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

On The Job

Will it require training or additional education? Check in with mentors. Talk to a mentor about where you are in your career, and new goals. Does your mentor think you need to turn in a new direction? Are you finding ways to challenge your thinking with new podcasts or books? Where do you want to be in one year?

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