.png)
If you haven't had a chance to watch the below clip from my YouTube channel I mentioned why I decided to drop out of college my first year and was directed to a Workforce Development Program to get my start in the workforce. Looking back, I realized how the training not only helped me get my foot in the door with a top employer but over the years I was able to build upon the skills learned and implemented them into each new role and was promoted to a management role by age 23 without a degree.
If you are stuck in your career and not sure which direction to go, consider taking advantage of a free or low-cost training program within an industry of your choice. Listed below are just a few available resources; research programs in your local area for additional resources.
Note: Some opportunities may be virtual meaning you do not need to be a resident of the state of the program to apply. Click on resources to verify and contact to confirm full program qualifications.
WATCH CLIP 1 - HOW DID I GET STARTED IN MY CAREER?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jamelah Henry specializes in producing "All-Star" employees for the workplace. She is a product of a job training program from early in her career. She used the skillsets that she learned and was immediately recognized by top employers. After a few short years in the workforce, she was promoted to a management position. She spent the last 17 years of her career working as a manager, trainer, recruiter, and entrepreneur specializing in hiring, training, coaching and developing both existing and new hire employees to bring their best to the workplace. She is a SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Certified Professional, earned a B.S. in Human Resource Management from Wilmington University and a member of the Delta Epsilon Rho Honor Society. She is also a current member of the National Resume Writers Association (NRWA) and working towards a certification as a National Resume Writer. In her spare time, she likes giving back to her community!
Comments