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We Will Miss You Joe
There are times when people enter your life for what may seem like a relatively short time, but the impact they made will be long remembered. WHW Board Member, Joseph Formichelli, was such a person, and it is with great sadness that we announce his passing on Sunday, March 14th, 2021. We will miss Joe, but we will not forget the lessons he taught. Show up early, work hard, have a plan, think big and go the extra mile when you can. I think if he were here now, he would say, “It’s time to end this and get back to work.” Thanks Joe…we’re on it!
Unexpected Curveballs
Since we were little, we’ve been taught to think about our future, to think about what we want to be when we grow up. As adults, the questions continue to be asked by family, friends, teachers and employers. These questions about the future are one of the reasons we spend time planning our lives and careers. However, no matter how much we plan or how well we plan, there are always unexpected curveballs thrown our way. While a curveball is one of the most commonly used pitches in baseball, it is one of the most difficult to hit because right when you are about to swing, the ball changes direction.
Making Exercise Part of Your Routine
It is no surprise that our exercise routines have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Between working from home and limited access to gyms, it can be challenging to workout regularly or even maintain the motivation to do so. With so much going on, staying active may not be a priority, but staying active may be the very thing we need.
An Advocate
Knowing we are not alone in our vocational journey…to meaningful work, societal contribution, personal belonging, and more, often makes the way forward less daunting. Most all of us have achieved our goals with the aid of an advocate, be they silent or very present. They were someone who believed in you, your potential and the power of your dreams, and knowing they were in your corner, cheering you on, made your foray into the big unknown world promising.
New Year, New You?
With the end of 2020 looming, many of us are hungry for a fresh start. This past year has been challenging and stressful. Whether you lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic or are merely looking for a new career direction, 2021 might be the time for a "new you." But – if the thought of switching jobs or even industries is enough to give you pause – don't worry. Here are three very achievable steps you can take to start the next chapter of your professional journey.
Change Does Not Change
I’ve heard it said that the only thing you can count on is change. It’s ironic that the one thing in life that is certain often makes us uncomfortable because of its uncertainty. Most people prefer familiarity; we like to be able to make our plans based on some degree of predictability. But change is inevitable and so we must not only accept it as part of life, but we may be better off if we learn to embrace and leverage change in order to obtain our personal and professional goals.
Houston, We Have a Problem
The challenge that was issued, to the then three-year-old National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on May 25, 1961, put into motion one of the most amazing feats in history. Before the decade was done, a man would land on the moon and safely return to Earth. And how exactly was that possible? With a clear vision. Without vision, it becomes very difficult for an organization, individual or group to succeed. Vision provides direction and is an essential ingredient to success.
What is you next move?
Becoming a strategic thinker will allow you to exponentially develop your professional skill set and be that person who is constantly thinking ahead and outside of the box before making the next move.
The Positive Impact of Second-Hand Clothing
The increasing presence of consumerism marketing and ever-lowering cost of fast-fashion clothing has wide-ranging impacts on the planet and those who inhabit it.
WHW Media Coverage
Women Helping Women Assists the Unemployed in Job Searches
Although the nonprofit faced sustainability issues for themselves and their clients, they recently placed 50 tenacious job seekers despite the pandemic. Both male and female clients went to remote online webinar trainings, acquiring skills and new network connections that led to good opportunities.
Nonprofit Helps Job Seekers Gain Competitive Skills
Women Helping Women recently partnered with SCE to host a virtual job training with Edison volunteers as pandemic makes job searching more challenging.
Positioning a Nonprofit to Build The OC Workforce of Tomorrow
Today’s workforce is quite different than 27 years ago when WHW was first formed.
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