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Author Archives: Matt Wysocki
Doing Good Business
Bloomington has a robust nonprofit sector that fills a wide range of important community needs, including emergency services, education, public health, historic preservation, supporting the arts, protecting the environment, and others. Without critical charitable support from for-profit businesses, these services … Continue reading
Posted in Mosaic Initiative
Tagged bloomington, Business, Chamber, charity, giving back, mosaic, nonprofits, philanthropy
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Creating a Pervasive Culture of Educational Success
Today all young people need to be “college-bound.” This could include a union apprenticeship, 2 or 4 year college degree, certificate, or anything that will improve marketability. With so many affordable education options, financial aid, and support services, there’s no … Continue reading
Posted in Franklin Initiative
Tagged dropout prevention, Education, Franklin Intiative, MCCSC
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Glaciers and Guidance Counselors
I recently had occasion to vacation in Glacier National Park. Did you know that according to recent predictions, the glaciers in the park will be completely melted by 2020? Rangers (darkly) joked with us that they’ll need a new name … Continue reading
Posted in Franklin Initiative
Tagged Budget Cuts, dropout prevention, Education, Graduation Coaches, MCCSC, RBB
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Imagine That! Five Ways to Put Imagination to Work for You
Last week I felt stuck, like I didn’t know what to do next. Not because I didn’t have work to do – my ‘to do’ list was a whiteboard without any white visible. It just felt like everything was equally … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Use Evidence-Based Programs
Many youth service providers feel they need to invent their own unique program. Not so. Plenty of proven, off-the-shelf models and programs are out there just waiting for the right application. Odds are, some of them are designed to produce … Continue reading
Posted in Franklin Initiative
Tagged bloomington, dropout prevention, Franklin Initiative, IN, MCCSC
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The MCCSC Referendum and Lessons from the Past
With a school referendum on the horizon, it’s a good time to go back and review the results of the last Monroe County Community School Corporation referendum back in 1999. However, comparisons with previous elections are tricky. And there are … Continue reading
Posted in Franklin Initiative
Tagged Election, MCCSC, Mitch Daniels, Referendum, School Funding, Schools
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Getting Students Excited About the Real World
If I could boil down the mission of The Chamber’s Franklin Initiative into one sentence, I would say it’s about providing real-world experiences that get young people excited about their future. Our Franklin Initiative volunteers make this happen. What better … Continue reading
Posted in Franklin Initiative
Tagged Employment, Reality Store, Schools, Students, Volunteers
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Five Ways to Instantly Polish Your Stage Presence!
Everyone takes the stage sooner or later, whether to accept an award, make a presentation, lead a workshop, or speak at the microphone at a government meeting. What can you do to look like a pro when it’s your turn? … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Tricks
Tagged introductions, Lectern, Meetings, Podium, Presentations, Public Speaking
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2010 Graduates: Get a (Good) Job!!!
This May, about 1,000 high school seniors will graduate from Monroe County schools. An estimated 750 of these will go off to college next fall. Many of the remaining 250 will stay close to home and will need a good … Continue reading
Posted in Franklin Initiative
Tagged Edgewood, Employment, MCCSC, North, RBB, South, Students
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Reality Store Prepares Kids for the Future
The Chamber’s Franklin Initiative Reality Store is a fun simulation that helps 7th and 8th graders connect academic achievement with the kind of lifestyle they envision for themselves as an adult. In the activity, students pretend to be a 28-year-old … Continue reading
Posted in Franklin Initiative
Tagged Batchelor, Edgewood, Jackson Creek, Middle School, Reality Store, Tri-North
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