Directional Motivation founder Russ Hovendick speaks with scholarship winner Karla.
Karla will be attending the University of California Los Angeles studying to become an occupational therapist.
If you would have an interest in applying for our scholarship please click here
Come visit us at the Country Apple Orchard this weekend!
Russ will be available to sign copies of his new book “I Have A Secret.” Books will be available for sale in the country store.
We are proud to announce our scholarship winner for August 2015 is…..Namrata.
Namrata will be attending Georgia Tech as a freshman in the fall, majoring in business administration and minoring in pre-health. She plans to fulfill all the requirements for occupational and physical therapy school after graduating successfully with a bachelors in business. Namrata’s hope is to someday be able to open her own rehabilitation clinic for pediatrics.
Russ Hovendick shares information on his new book I Have a Secret with Sarah Blakely.
This is the first book in the new Berry Patch Friends series. I Have a Secret was written to help parents convey the message of “I Love You” to their children, which is lacking in so many homes today. It’s so rewarding as an author, to hear comments back from readers stating that they absolutely love this book. Typical comments are that “It is adorable”, “Oh How Fun” or that “It brought a tear to my eye” and this excites me, realizing that it is connecting with my intended audience. I trust that you will enjoy this book, as well as future books in the series.
This fun book takes you on a journey through the berry patch with mother bear and her little cub. The book begins with the mother telling her cub that she has a secret. The anticipation of the secret paired with cute pictures immediately grabs the attention of readers.
To purchase the book on Amazon click to buy now
Our thanks to KDLT for producing the career corner segment.
Guest Blog
By: Amy Klimek
When looking for skilled workers to grow your business, consider hiring a veteran. Nearly 1 million vets are out of work in the US despite having training and abilities that make them valuable additions to any workforce. Many veterans return from duty with disabilities, but don’t let these challenges prevent you from including them in your place of business. Get informed with these tips for hiring a disabled vet.
Use Available Resources
There are many resources for veterans looking for work and those who wish to hire them. Find potential employees through websites such as the Department of Labor’s One Stop Career Center or the Wounded Warrior Project. Hire Heroes USA also works to match qualified veterans with employers seeking specific skills.
Understand the Challenges
Disabled veterans deal with both physical and mental challenges. Some may have visible disabilities such as lost limbs while others have suffered traumatic brain injury or deal with post-traumatic stress. Make sure that you understand the needs of people with these conditions before hiring a disabled vet. Doing your research fosters understanding and reduces the fear and uncertainty that many employers struggle with when faced with the idea of hiring disabled workers. Know that disabilities don’t always remain the same; conditions may get better or worse over time, and it’s important to be prepared to work with challenges that arise in the future. Read More →
In today’s Career Corner segment Russ visits with Laura Monteverdi about How to get a raise.
In this segment of Career Corner Russ speaks with Laura Monteverdi about dangerous times in your career.
Our thanks to KDLT for producing the career corner segment.
Employer Spotlight Interview with Foremost Farms USA. In today’s interview Directional Motivation’s founder Russ Hovendick speaks with Joan Behr Director of Corporate Communication and Brand Management at Foremost Farms USA.
Topics Include:
– It’s an exciting time to join Foremost Farms.
– Product Development
Employer Spotlight Interview with Foremost Farms USA. In today’s interview Directional Motivation’s founder Russ Hovendick speaks with Joan Behr Director of Corporate Communication and Brand Management at Foremost Farms USA.
Topics Include:
– A quick history of Foremost.
– New President and CEO Mike Doyle and his global vision for the company.
– Overseas growth especially in China and Southeast Asia markets.
– Sustainability–state of the art waste water treatment plant that generates electricity.
– Giving back to the community and support of organizations.
Employer Spotlight Interview with Foremost Farms USA. In today’s interview Directional Motivation’s founder Russ Hovendick speaks with Joan Behr Director of Corporate Communication and Brand Management at Foremost Farms USA. Joan discusses Internships and career opportunities with Foremost.
Topics Include:
– Foremost Farms internships.
– Technical careers offered including: Network administrators, Engineering, Accounting, Marketers, Food Scientists, Maintenance, Logistics, and Supply Chain roles.
– The importance of new idea generation.
