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I wish I had a dime every time...

 

I wish I had a dime (OK - maybe a quarter due to inflation) every time someone said to me "I had no idea I could get all this training for free.  Why don't more people do this?"

Why indeed? Generally speaking (with but a few exceptions) most people have never heard of us until they are forced to due to unemployment issues. And as I have said (and will say again)  we excel at helping you navigate that complex maze. But we are so much more. We need to let the masses know what they have at their disposal.

But - you know - non-profits and all - funds are limited. So I am trying to find ways to get awareness for the classes I offer out there to be seen. Start small - aim big I always say (or maybe I heard it said..?). Heck, I can take them on the road if I have to.

So, one simple way is to get some flyers out on public bulletin boards (you know, the ones you walk past and generally ignore in the grocery store, coffee shop, and Library)?

But - mine will be a little different and inspirational.

So keep an eye out for some pretty darn hip and groovy flyers hitting those Bulletin boards soon. I'll show you some in my next post.

Till then, I'll catch you all on the flip side.


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