An illiterate grandmother from a small village in Malawi, Stella, found it hard to picture what lay ahead when she arrived at the Barefoot College of India. Six months later she emerged as one of 25 trained African solar technicians, ready to electrify her home village for the first time. “I never imagined that technical knowledge like this would be open to women who were illiterates, like us,” she reflected at the end of her training in Tilonia, in the state of Rajasthan. “But … [Read more...]
Michele DeKinder-Smith – WOMAN of ACTION
May 5, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women ... has been inspired to Celebrate the Life of this completely devoted woman, one that built her own business around building the Success of other women entrepreneurs. Her Jane Out of the Box, is a complete online educational, networking service and more ...now here to help the Women of our World. WOMAN of ACTION Michele DeKinder-Smith When a woman business owner is living her own ideal type, she is balanced. She is satisfied with the amount of time … [Read more...]
[FREE Teleclass Reminder] Weds, Feb 22nd – Be a Health Coach
February 20, 2012 by
Just a reminder to sign up for this special complimentary teleclass/webinar regarding health and wellness coaching. It's Wednesday, February 22nd, at 11:00am Pacific - 2:00pm Eastern. If you have ever discussed living a healthier lifestyle with anyone or if you have recommended health or wellness products or services, you have been doing what professional health coaches do...help people not to get sick. If that is you, why not get paid for it--without affecting anything … [Read more...]
Intel, UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
February 1, 2012 by
Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World Collaboration will provide technological infrastructure to train midwives and health workers in selected developing countries UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth is unacceptable for Intel Corporation and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. In an effort to address that problem, Intel and UNFPA have announced a joint commitment … [Read more...]
Holly Allender – Job Loyalty: It’s a Two-Way Street
February 15, 2011 by
Job Loyalty: It’s a Two-Way Street Show Your Dedication When I first entered the workforce at age sixteen, I was paid hourly. I did my work, and at the end of my shift, I left. I never gave a second thought to staying late. I figured if I did my job and did it well, I was showing my loyalty, abilities and eagerness to remain a part of the company. These were primarily summer jobs, and I wasn’t looking to move up in the company. Over the years, I learned to balance my workload and the … [Read more...]
