Foundation Update | August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022
Guest Blog | Patrick Dougherty, 2022 Teacher Extern at Hatzel & Buehler
As a teacher, the most rewarding moments are when I see “light bulbs” go off for one of my students who begins thinking differently or feeling encouraged for the future. In my role teaching career and college development as well as personal finance and economic theory at Parkville High School in Baltimore County, I try to make a difference for the community and for future generations.
In depth | Rise to the challenge: KCI through a counselor’s eyes
Emily Dewlin is the College and Career Counselor at Dundalk High School, a Baltimore County Public School, and spent four weeks this summer as a Teacher Extern at KCI Technologies. She dove deep into the experience, chronicling her journey with a daily blog post. From field work with environmental scientists to interviewing the administrative team, Emily thoughtfully reflects on her take aways and how her students can benefit from her experience.
“I want to especially thank the KCI leaders who took me out on site visits so I could get a first-hand look, some hands-on experiences, and the opportunity to talk with the KCI employees working out in the field,” said Emily.
Member spotlight | Employ Prince George’s
Employ Prince George’s Inc. addresses the most significant business need – building and retaining qualified talent. They offer businesses in Prince George’s County and the surrounding Washington Metropolitan Area, or those relocating to the area, completely integrated talent support solutions and highly-skilled Business Consultants to help you compete and grow.
Employ Prince George’s serves as the link between jobseekers looking to begin or change careers, and businesses looking for skilled workers to maintain competitiveness in a changing labor market. They offer a variety of resources and events to help job seekers connect with new opportunities.
Small business focus | CO— Start. Run. Grow. Navigating Shifting Business Trends
Rising inflation, a possible recession, worker shortages, and shifting trends in the way we work are all impacting the way small businesses operate these days. Small business owners must navigate these uncertain times carefully to stay ahead of the curve. Hear the latest on the state of the economy and insights specifically for small businesses.
Tune in tomorrow for this free webinar.
Questions? Contact us at mdchamber@mdchamber.org or (410) 269-0642.
