Special Event Coming Soon

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is hosting its annual Career Preview and Open House Thursday, December 4 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Tours of programs will be offered as well as mini-classes and personal enhancement classes. In addition, relaxation back rubs and a sampler of stress relief techniques will be offered.
Information will be provided on short-term and enrichment courses for adult students, small business development help, financial aid for full-time programs, and local colleges and satellite programs. The high school will feature their programs of study as well.
Several local restaurants will provide taste testing opportunities for $3, with proceeds going to the OHP scholarship fund. Interim Healthcare will provide flu shots for $17 while supplies last and guests are eligible for prizes, freebies and giveaways.
This is a perfect opportunity to invite your family and friends to come see your school and hear about its adult education offerings. In addition, young students can hear about high school offerings and view new opportunities in technology. See you then!

One in Five Employers Uses Social Networks in the Hiring Process

According to a survey released by CareerBuilder.com , of more than 31,000 employers , more than one in five employers search social networking sites to screen job candidates. Of the hiring managers who use social networks, one-third said they found information on such sites that caused them to toss the candidate out of consideration for a job.
Some 22% of employers said they already review social networks to screen candidates, while an additional 9% said they are planning to do so. Only 11% of managers used the technology in 2006.
The top areas of concern found on social networking sites include:
ü Information about alcohol or drug use
ü Inappropriate photos or information posted
ü Poor communication skills
ü Bad-mouthing former employers or fellow employees
ü Unprofessional screen names
ü Notes showing links to criminal behavior
ü Confidential information about past employers
On a positive side, the survey also found that 24% of hiring managers found content on social networks that actually helped convince them to hire a candidate. The managers stated that profiles showing a professional image and solid references can boost a candidate’s chance for a job.
Recommendations to make your social networking site work to your job seeking advantage include:
§ Remove pictures, content and links that can send the wrong message to potential employers.
§ Update social networking profiles regularly to highlight latest accomplishments
§ Consider blocking comments to avoid questionable posts
§ Avoid joining groups whose names could turn off potential employers
§ Consider setting profile to private so only designated friends can view it

Information from computerworld.com

Bridges to Success Revisited

Several years ago when I was taking a college class, I came upon a book that really caught my interest. It was supposed to be a required book for the course, but the instructor never used it. I kept the book and read it for myself anyway. Maybe that tells how interested I was in the subject. We all know that people who have wealth and resources live differently than those of the middle class and those in poverty. I had never seen the differences described the way they were in that book. I learned the worlds of work and school are based on middle class culture and values. It really helped me understand why students sometimes make decisions that don’t necessarily help them to reach their educational and career goals.
Take a moment to think back to the discussion regarding Bridges to Success and cultural differences. Remember, the culture of poverty refers to the extent a person goes without resources. Resources may include money, emotional support, positive relationships, and coping skills. Keeping this in mind, have you had opportunities to network with others from different cultures? Did you notice anything about the exchange? Have you noticed anyone who seems to have a different frame of reference? Do you have a better understanding of the basis of that reference? How might you reframe your encounter? Also, have you reflected on your resources and how you might use them to assist you in your career goals?
Remember the driving forces for each culture.
Poverty……….survival, relationships, entertainment
Middle Class……….work, achievement
Wealth..........financial, political, and social connections
For more information, look for Bridges Out of Poverty, by Ruby K. Payne.

Did you know??
Constitution day is September 17. It’s not a date you hear very much about. In recognition of the day, here are some excerpts from the National Constitution Center about this important document.
· Written in 1787, the Constitution was signed on September 17th, but wasn’t ratified by the necessary nine states until 1788.
· In 1791, Americans added a list of individual rights. The first ten constitutional amendments became known as The Bill of Rights.
· Two of the founding fathers didn’t sign the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson was representing his country in France and John Adams was doing the same in Great Britain.
· The first national “Thanksgiving Day” was created by George Washington on November 26, 1789 as a way of “giving thanks” for the Constitution.
· At 81, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention and at 26, Jonathon Dayton of New Jersey was the youngest.
· The original Constitution is on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, it was moved to Fort Knox for safekeeping.
· More than 11,000 amendments have been introduced in Congress. Thirty three have gone to the states to be ratified and twenty seven have received the necessary approval from the states to actually become amendments.
What an amazing document that continues to stand the test of time! To learn more go to constitutioncenter.org.

Health Information students test knowledge in mock trial

This summer, several students in OHP's Health Information Technology program presented a mock trial on the topic of "Feeding Tubes and Family Issues". The mock trial was proposed by the students as part of their requirements for the Medical Law and Ethics course.Students Cindy Schneider, Sandy Henson, and Myra Ross proposed the idea for the mock trial to their instructor Tanya Knief and included members from the community in their presentation, including Ed Dougherty, a local attorney, who took on the responsibility of playing judge."Our topic of pulling the feeding tube with family issues covers the legal consequences, medical ethics, and religious and moral value issues," said the three students. "We are hoping to bring to everyone's attention the importance of having your wishes, at any age, known to your loved ones, your friends, clergy, lawyer, and physician.""As we enter the medical workforce in all kinds of healthcare settings, we will undoubtedly run into some problems of this type," offered the students. "By having the correct paperwork readily available to healthcare workers, there would be no doubt as to what a patient's wishes are, and it would also allow us as healthcare workers to show our compassion to the patient and family members."

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