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As the baby boomer generation nears retirement, experts anticipate a shortage of skilled workers to replace them. Employers need skilled workers to replenish these dwindling numbers and workforce development programs seek to fill this need. Workforce development focuses on developing both technical and soft skills ranging from timeliness, personal finance, presentation skills, programming and manufacturing

“You can find magic wherever you look, sit back and relax, all you need is a book.”March is National Reading Month!Started to honor Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss’s, March 2 birthday, National Reading Month celebrates the places you’ll go each time you open a book. Schools across America celebrate by decorating classrooms and hallways with

Start Early and Know Your Deadlines The College Board recommends students begin applying to college the summer before their senior year of high school. Once the school year arrives, students’ schedules begin to fill with sports, clubs and homework, leaving less time to apply research and apply to schools. Starting early also removes one of

Many low-income and first-generation students don’t have anyone in their families to help give them advice on the next steps to prepare them for college. Every year, high school grads walk away from billions — as much as $2.6 billion in 2018 — in free federal grant money that could help pay for college, according

Communities In Schools aims to build relationships that empower at-risk students to graduate from high school and excel in life. Founder Bill Milliken began Communities In Schools in New York City in the 1970s. He strived on never giving up on children and wanted to give students mentors that would lead them to bright futures.“It’s

Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is extremely proud to be hosting its Fourth Annual Rising Stars! fundraising event.  Our students work hard throughout the year in school and in our programs.  This event provides students with the amazing opportunity to be recognized for their work in school as well as for their extraordinary talents.  The

What started as a way to remember important people and events in the history of the African descendants’ community, has now grown into a nation-wide celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time to recognize the central role of black people in U.S. history. The Black History appreciation initiative first started in 1926 by

Starting a new internship can often be scary and intimidating; I know this first hand.  I wanted to find an internship where I could learn about a work environment, use and improve work skills, and of course, have something to put on my resume.  What I found was so much more than that… Communities In

Kick off the start of the charitable season with #GivingTuesday.  Once a small team dedicated to bringing people together and appreciating the value of giving back.  Now, celebrated in over 150 countries, #GivingTuesday’s one purpose is to do good. Nationally recognized on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday wants to celebrate and encourage philanthropy.  On November

Did you know over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year? Bullying is defined as an unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.  Children who bully use their “power” to control or harm others.  There are three types of bullying: verbal, social, and physical.  Anyone can be bullied, and