Head Start To A New Career

| Read Our Blog Read Our Blog Blog Head Start to a New Career Megan Hammond April 17, 2014 Senior Services, Training, Uncategorized, Workforce zero Shirley Anderson has always wished a profession working with kids. For more than 30 years, Shirley labored as a phone operator in Honolulu, Hawaii the place she lived together with her household earlier than transferring back to the east coast to be nearer to her mother and father. Before returning to New Hampshire, Shirley opted for early retirement, however she quickly realized that she wanted to search out employment to boost her income. She started on the lookout for completely different employment alternatives, but was unsuccessful in her search. While out in the neighborhood, Shirley saw a flyer for National Able Network’s Senior Services and determined to provide us a name. Shirley came to our Berlin, New Hampshire office and commenced working with Area Program Manager, Violet Hatch, to discover a educating position. Shirley enrolled within the Senior Community Se rvice Employment Program (SCSEP) and Violet found her an opportunity to work for the Tri-County Community Action Program’s Head Start program. Head Start is a baby improvement program for preschool-aged children and their households. Working at Head Start allowed Shirley to realize expertise in each youngster care and educating. In October 2013, Shirley was hired by Head Start as a part-time substitute instructor! Shirley credits Violet for helping her discover her dream job. “I told Violet what I wanted to do, and he or she got me into the program. Violet is great. She’ll lead you in the right path.” As for other seniors that may discover themselves in an analogous state of affairs, Shirley suggests that they work onerous and they are going to be rewarded. “Go to National Able Network, it labored for me. Be honest with what you need in life and always keep trying. If you actually need it, you will get it!” Congratulations, Shirley! Your email handle is not going to be r evealed. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Subscribe me to your mailing record Receive our newsletters, breaking news alerts, and extra! Veterans Forward Orientation Careers by National Able Network: An Online Orientation for Nebraska Residents! Careers by National Able Network: An Online Orientation for Illinois Residents! View More…