Monday, September 3, 2012
Happy Labor Day 2012
Hi Everyone,
Happy Labor Day! I am celebrating you and your labor today! Whether you are employed, unemployed, running a business, working at home, staying at home with the kids, taking care of your older family members, taking care of the grandkids, mentoring others, volunteering, retired or still trying to find your way, your labor is not in vain! Yes, the unemployment rate is sky high but you have gifts and talents that impact the world around you. Have you been playing with a business idea? Today is the day to start working on your business plan. Your idea can generate jobs, change lives and provide great services to customers. Do your part this Labor Day and change the world around you with your innovative ideas.
You are laboring in school by investing in you! The seeds you plant for your life today will return a mighty harvest for you in your future. Sow good seeds, reap good seeds! Sow bad seeds, well you know the rest.
Enjoy your time with your family and friends, fire up the grill, read your favorite book, watch your favorite TV show, take a walk, write a poem, sing a song and have a stress-free, fun day meditating on you!
I believe in you! Do you?
Have a great day everyone!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
We are excited about our new partnership with Indeed.com!
Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide, with over 60 million unique visitors and 1 billion job searches per month. Indeed is available in more than 50 countries and 26 languages, covering 94% of global GDP. (Indeed.com, 2012).
Find your next job now!
Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide, with over 60 million unique visitors and 1 billion job searches per month. Indeed is available in more than 50 countries and 26 languages, covering 94% of global GDP. (Indeed.com, 2012).
Find your next job now!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Join our new group on LinkedIn
Hi Learners and happy summer to you!
The summer is officially here, welcoming us with temperatures above the 100's! Stay cool by focusing on school. It's a great opportunity to visit the local library, conduct online research, or snuggle up with a nice book.
I've created a new group on LinkedIn called Online Students. Yes, it is a simple concept but the idea is to bring students together from all schools, backgrounds and disciplines and collaborate, network, share best practices, and knowledge.
My goal is to build a collaborative network of support, encouragement and resources to help you succeed at your respective institutions. Let's network together and increase the quality of online education.
Follow me on Twitter at: twitter.com/coachfreya
I look forward to seeing you in the new group!
Stay cool and stay in school!
Onward!
Freya Sullivan, MBA, PHR
Monday, September 6, 2010
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day! This is one of my favorite days of the year. Have a relaxing day with your family and friends. If you are working or not, we all labor in some form or another. I celebrate you today! Be optimistic about your job prospects, your promotion and your new life after you earn your degree. The seeds you sow today multiply in your future. We all have an opportunity to impact the world around us with our talents and gifts. Some talents will be developed as you progress through your degree program. In this new economy, we need to be thinking about innovation and creativity. How can you use your degree to impact the world around you? Will you be the one to start a new company, create jobs or improve the company you work for?
This Labor Day, meditate on your impact to society. How can you impact Labor Day?
Freya Sullivan Williams, MBA, PHR
Adult Learning Coach
Here's a little history on Labor Day!
Retrieved September 6, 2010 from http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm.
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
A Nationwide Holiday
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
This Labor Day, meditate on your impact to society. How can you impact Labor Day?
Freya Sullivan Williams, MBA, PHR
Adult Learning Coach
Here's a little history on Labor Day!
Retrieved September 6, 2010 from http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm.
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
A Nationwide Holiday
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Are you thinking about changing careers?
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Thinking about an IT career?
Have you thought about changing your career lately? With the instability of the economy and the job market, many are trying to find the best field to enter into and some are being forced to change their careers. Many areas are still thriving including medical, education and technology. The technology field is still growing and available for new entries. Starting a new career in technology can be like finding your through a maze if you are not familiar with the various roles.
IT is a diverse field. Find your niche!
The technology field is very diverse with many roles that make up the macrocosm of technology. Below is a list of technology roles and their functions that will help you choose which role is best for you. These range from Chief Information Officer (CIO) to Buiness Analyst.
Chief Information Officer (CIO)- Highest level and is responsible for the strategic direction of information technology
IS Director – Manages all systems within the organization
Information Center Manager – Manages helpdesk, training and consulting
Applications Development Manager – Manages new system development
Project Manager – Manages IT projects
Systems Manager – Manages a specific IT system
Operations Manager – Manages the Operations system
IT Auditor – Audits IT systems for compliance
IT Consultant – Provides IT consultant services to different companies
Programming Manager – Manages application programming
Systems Analyst – Liaison between the end user and the programmer
Business Analyst – Designs solutions for business problems to show how to use IT
Systems Programmer – Writes the code for the computer system
Applications Programmer – Writes the code for the application
Emerging Technologies Manager – Forecasts new technology trends and experiments with new technology
Database Administrator-Manages organization’s databases
Network Manager – Manages the organization’s networks
Auditing or Computer Security Manager – Manages ethical and legal use of IT
Webmaster – Manages the organization’s websites
Web Designer – Creates websites for the organization
Current Salaries
The information technology field provides some of the highest paying compensations. The salary range for directors can range from $102K to $367K. For managers, the range is $46K to $90K. For analysts, the range is from $53K to $90K. If you do not have experience and you are entering the field right out of college, you will start at an entry level. Once you learn the field and gain knowledge and experience, your salary will increase and you can begin to negotiate higher salaries. Visit www.cbsalary.com, Career Builder’s salary tool for a free review of salaries.
Current Trend
Many companies have included information technology as one of the core functions of their organization. There has been a trend to outsource employees to other countries such as India. Some argue that costs are cheaper. While this may be a trend, jobs are still available within the United States. Even if this is true, many companies need a presence in the United States and many companies have been forced to bring their workforce back to the United States to provide more timely customer service. If you are will to learn the field, there are opportunities available in the U.S.
Future of IT
The future of Information Technology is bright. Since the world is built on information technology systems, innovation will be the driving force behind competition. If you think that Information Technology is the right field for you, find an accredited university and enroll. If your skills are lacking, take some remedial courses to build your foundation. If you are a career changer, consider the field of Information Technology. Not only do you have the opportunity to use your analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have the ability to earn a great income and become an asset to an organization.
Wishing you the best as you continue to find your niche!
Freya S. Williams, MBA, PHR
Founder, Inspire Learning Solutions, Teknowlogy Factory, and College Prep Academy Network
freyaswilliams@gmail.com
Thinking about an IT career?
Have you thought about changing your career lately? With the instability of the economy and the job market, many are trying to find the best field to enter into and some are being forced to change their careers. Many areas are still thriving including medical, education and technology. The technology field is still growing and available for new entries. Starting a new career in technology can be like finding your through a maze if you are not familiar with the various roles.
IT is a diverse field. Find your niche!
The technology field is very diverse with many roles that make up the macrocosm of technology. Below is a list of technology roles and their functions that will help you choose which role is best for you. These range from Chief Information Officer (CIO) to Buiness Analyst.
Chief Information Officer (CIO)- Highest level and is responsible for the strategic direction of information technology
IS Director – Manages all systems within the organization
Information Center Manager – Manages helpdesk, training and consulting
Applications Development Manager – Manages new system development
Project Manager – Manages IT projects
Systems Manager – Manages a specific IT system
Operations Manager – Manages the Operations system
IT Auditor – Audits IT systems for compliance
IT Consultant – Provides IT consultant services to different companies
Programming Manager – Manages application programming
Systems Analyst – Liaison between the end user and the programmer
Business Analyst – Designs solutions for business problems to show how to use IT
Systems Programmer – Writes the code for the computer system
Applications Programmer – Writes the code for the application
Emerging Technologies Manager – Forecasts new technology trends and experiments with new technology
Database Administrator-Manages organization’s databases
Network Manager – Manages the organization’s networks
Auditing or Computer Security Manager – Manages ethical and legal use of IT
Webmaster – Manages the organization’s websites
Web Designer – Creates websites for the organization
Current Salaries
The information technology field provides some of the highest paying compensations. The salary range for directors can range from $102K to $367K. For managers, the range is $46K to $90K. For analysts, the range is from $53K to $90K. If you do not have experience and you are entering the field right out of college, you will start at an entry level. Once you learn the field and gain knowledge and experience, your salary will increase and you can begin to negotiate higher salaries. Visit www.cbsalary.com, Career Builder’s salary tool for a free review of salaries.
Current Trend
Many companies have included information technology as one of the core functions of their organization. There has been a trend to outsource employees to other countries such as India. Some argue that costs are cheaper. While this may be a trend, jobs are still available within the United States. Even if this is true, many companies need a presence in the United States and many companies have been forced to bring their workforce back to the United States to provide more timely customer service. If you are will to learn the field, there are opportunities available in the U.S.
Future of IT
The future of Information Technology is bright. Since the world is built on information technology systems, innovation will be the driving force behind competition. If you think that Information Technology is the right field for you, find an accredited university and enroll. If your skills are lacking, take some remedial courses to build your foundation. If you are a career changer, consider the field of Information Technology. Not only do you have the opportunity to use your analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have the ability to earn a great income and become an asset to an organization.
Wishing you the best as you continue to find your niche!
Freya S. Williams, MBA, PHR
Founder, Inspire Learning Solutions, Teknowlogy Factory, and College Prep Academy Network
freyaswilliams@gmail.com
Sunday, May 17, 2009
It's Game Time! Are You Ready to Win? Who's Your Learning Coach?
Yes, it playoff time! Whether you are rooting for the Lakers, Cavs, Orlando or Celtics like me, it's an exciting time for basketball. All of these teams made it to the playoffs because they did not quit. Their season was not 95-0. They lost some along the way but they still hung in there until the end. Their perseverance brought them this far. They are living out the old saying, "winners never quit and quitters never win!"
So what are you today? Are you a winner or a quitter? You are a winner if you haven't quit yet. You are still in the winner's bracket! What is your end goal? For the Magic, Celtics, Lakers or Cavs, the goal is to win the National Championship. Any of these four have the potential to do it. You have the potential to excel and win.
Are you contemplating going back to school? Let me coach you to success. Are you apprehensive about writing, math, or communication? Maybe you didn’t win the last game you played. That’s okay because it is time for your rematch. What subject defeated you last time? Was your offense off because you couldn’t score enough points? Did your defense let you down because you were not prepared for the course work? Well, it’s time to get prepared. As your learning coach, I will coach you to success.
My expertise in tutoring, teaching, and training various subjects will help you succeed. I have resources available to assist you. If you are currently in school and you don’t think you can make it, contact me and I will encourage you and motivate you to succeed. Sometimes the learning gap that you have can be a simple principle that you may have missed. My method of building your knowledge from the bottom will help fill any learning gaps. I assume that you don’t know anything and work my way until you reach a level that you cannot master. This is where the true learning begins.
Are you ready to succeed? Are you tired of making excuses? Are you tired of failing? Sing up for your personal session today at inspirelearning1@gmail.com.
I excel when you excel and my passion for learning will be your passion for succeeding. I have years of experience in tutoring, adult learning and education.
1.) What do you want to be when you grow up?
2.) What would you do today for free if did not need the money?
3.) What are you natural talents? These are things you did not have to go to school for.
4.) What new skill do you want to learn?
5.) What are your strengths?
6.) What are your weaknesses?
7.) What was your favorite subject in school and why?
8.) What was your least favorite subject in school and why?
9.) What is your highest level of education?
10.) What is the highest level of education that you would like to obtain?
11.) Do you work well with teams?
12.) Do you prefer to work independently or alone?
13.) Do you like attending classes in person or online?
14.) Do you currently work?
15.) If you answered yes number 14, does your company offer tuition reimbursement?
Once you answer these questions, e-mail me at inspirelearning1@gmail.com. I will create a free personalized analysis of your responses to show you what educational programs are good for you. I will coach you from admission to graduation!
It’s time for your rematch! Are you ready to win?
Freya S. Williams, MBA, PHR
Adult Learning Coach
Founder, Inspire Learning Solutions
“Supplemental Education and Motivation for All Learners”
http://adultlearningcoach.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/inspirelearning
So what are you today? Are you a winner or a quitter? You are a winner if you haven't quit yet. You are still in the winner's bracket! What is your end goal? For the Magic, Celtics, Lakers or Cavs, the goal is to win the National Championship. Any of these four have the potential to do it. You have the potential to excel and win.
Are you contemplating going back to school? Let me coach you to success. Are you apprehensive about writing, math, or communication? Maybe you didn’t win the last game you played. That’s okay because it is time for your rematch. What subject defeated you last time? Was your offense off because you couldn’t score enough points? Did your defense let you down because you were not prepared for the course work? Well, it’s time to get prepared. As your learning coach, I will coach you to success.
My expertise in tutoring, teaching, and training various subjects will help you succeed. I have resources available to assist you. If you are currently in school and you don’t think you can make it, contact me and I will encourage you and motivate you to succeed. Sometimes the learning gap that you have can be a simple principle that you may have missed. My method of building your knowledge from the bottom will help fill any learning gaps. I assume that you don’t know anything and work my way until you reach a level that you cannot master. This is where the true learning begins.
Are you ready to succeed? Are you tired of making excuses? Are you tired of failing? Sing up for your personal session today at inspirelearning1@gmail.com.
I excel when you excel and my passion for learning will be your passion for succeeding. I have years of experience in tutoring, adult learning and education.
1.) What do you want to be when you grow up?
2.) What would you do today for free if did not need the money?
3.) What are you natural talents? These are things you did not have to go to school for.
4.) What new skill do you want to learn?
5.) What are your strengths?
6.) What are your weaknesses?
7.) What was your favorite subject in school and why?
8.) What was your least favorite subject in school and why?
9.) What is your highest level of education?
10.) What is the highest level of education that you would like to obtain?
11.) Do you work well with teams?
12.) Do you prefer to work independently or alone?
13.) Do you like attending classes in person or online?
14.) Do you currently work?
15.) If you answered yes number 14, does your company offer tuition reimbursement?
Once you answer these questions, e-mail me at inspirelearning1@gmail.com. I will create a free personalized analysis of your responses to show you what educational programs are good for you. I will coach you from admission to graduation!
It’s time for your rematch! Are you ready to win?
Freya S. Williams, MBA, PHR
Adult Learning Coach
Founder, Inspire Learning Solutions
“Supplemental Education and Motivation for All Learners”
http://adultlearningcoach.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/inspirelearning
Friday, May 15, 2009
Follow Me on Twitter
Hi Learner!
Follow me on twitter.com/inspirelearning to gain some tips and encouragement while you pursue your goal to achieve your educational and career goals.
You can do it! E-mail me at inspirelearing1@gmail.com to start your personal coaching session.
Until next time,
Freya, your Learning Coach!
Follow me on twitter.com/inspirelearning to gain some tips and encouragement while you pursue your goal to achieve your educational and career goals.
You can do it! E-mail me at inspirelearing1@gmail.com to start your personal coaching session.
Until next time,
Freya, your Learning Coach!
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