Friday, February 26, 2010

Free Career Development Workshops!

The Vermont Department of Labor recently posted their March schedule of career workshops and events! The Department of Labor is conveniently located on Pearl Street, just one block away from our building, so take advantage our partner resources.

In addition, it would be great to get some resume and job search prep in anticipation of the 2010 Second Annual Reinvent Yourself Conference and Job Fair. Be sure to check out our events page for all of the details. Free parking, free admission, free advice--what more could you ask for?

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Student Success Week: Day Four!

It's week five, and DAY FOUR of Student Success Week--a week where we try to offer some activities that promote support strategies and snacks that will refuel your energy.

Question of the Day:
Who are the main people in your support system?

Top responses to Day Three's Question: How do you Balance school & life commitments?
  • “I try to finish my work on the weekends before I have class. I finish my work in order of classes, and then I have the week in case something comes up.” ~E.G.
  • “Prioritize workout and homework. Keep it simple, and easy does it.” ~ R.N.

Make sure to place your answer in one of the raffle boxes located in the Pearl Street Lobby or outside of the Learning Center on Cherry Street.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Student Success Week: Day Three!

It's week five, and DAY THREE of Student Success Week--a week where we try to offer some activities that promote support strategies and snacks that will refuel your energy.

Question of the Day:
How do you balance school and life commitments?

Top responses to Day Two's Question: What do you do if you HAVE to miss a class?
  • "Notify your teacher as soon as possible. Make arrangements to get notes, papers, homework for class. Hand in your homework ahead of time or email it to your teacher if possible, or leave it in your teacher's box." ~H.P.
  • "Email your professor at least 24 hours prior to class." ~R.M.
  • "Call my instructor (or email) and explain my situation. Look for makeup time to make sure I stay on top of homework." ~R.C.

Make sure to place your answer in one of the raffle boxes located in the Pearl Street Lobby or outside of the Learning Center on Cherry Street.

If you don't have class today, no worries! There is one more raffle question to come.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Student Success Week: Day Two

It's week five, and DAY TWO of Student Success Week--a week where we try to offer some activities that promote support strategies and snacks that will refuel your energy.

Question of the Day:
What do you do if you HAVE to miss a class?

Make sure to place your answer in one of the raffle boxes located in the Pearl Street Lobby or outside of the Learning Center on Cherry Street.

If you don't have class today, no worries! There are three more raffle questions to come.

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Student Success Week: Day One

It's week five, and DAY ONE of Student Success Week--a week where we try to offer some activities that promote support strategies and snacks that will refuel your energy.

Question of the Day:
Who is your CCV Academic Advisor?

Make sure to place your answer in one of the raffle boxes located in the Pearl Street Lobby or outside of the Learning Center on Cherry Street.

If you don't have class today, no worries! There are four more raffle questions to come.

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