Woman to Woman
A Mentoring Program
for Young Women of Frederick County
Building Success for Life
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Events Updates
Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported Clutch the Future 2012. The purse auction's third year was a great success with
tickets selling out prior to the event. Proceeds totaling more than $44,000 will fund scholarships at Frederick Community College and help support the Woman to Woman Mentoring Program of Frederick County.
Upcoming Events
Stepping Forward
Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6-8:30 p.m.
ThorpeWood Lodge, 12805-A Mink Farm Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788
$35 per person, food by Canapes Catering
Reservations requested by June 5 at W2WMentoring@frederick.edu or 301.846.2556
A dinner and evening of celebration for the accomplishments of the 2011-12 mentees and mentors. Open to anyone interested in learning more about the Woman to Woman Mentoring Program.
See the Stepping Forward page for complete details!
Past Events
Job Searching Tips: Finding the Right Job for You
Monday, May 7, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m.
Frederick Community College Conference Center E-126
Free and open to the public
Reservations requested by May 1 at W2WMentoring@frederick.edu or 301.846.2556
A panel discussion about conducting a job search with human resources, career services and workforce services experts, covering topics from resume writing to interviewing and professional etiquette to negotiating salaries. Jessica Hibbard, communications director for the Frederick Chamber of Commerce, will moderate the discussion.
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Amanda Haddaway, a recognized career expert and human resources professional, author of Destination Real World: Success after Graduation |
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Latrice Lewis, Business and Employment Consultant with Frederick County Workforce Services |
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Tammy M. Feaster, licensed owner of Spherion Staffing Group |
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Beth Reilly, FCC Office of Career Services Counselor |
April 2, 2012, Monday - 6 p.m
Making the Connection
A workshop about networking and connecting, led by corporate trainer Julie Gaver
FCC campus, Conference Center, E126
Free and open to the public, bring a friend.
RSVP to 301.846.2556 by Monday, March 26
Making the Connection
This fun and highly interactive session will provide attendees with opportunities to
- increase their comfort and confidence for networking,
- establish rapport with others,
- enhance listening and conversational skills, and
- understand good social etiquette.
Julie Gaver has been professionally speaking nationwide for more than 20 years and is known for her high energy presentation style. Her self-deprecating humor and ability to connect with audiences helps to make training programs, conferences and retreats memorable. A master storyteller, Julie has trained thousands of individuals and uses a unique blend of experience and theatrics to bring her presentations to life.
Her training organization, Julie Gaver Training & Development, LLC, helps to create work environments that foster higher levels of positive attitude, creative thinking, teamwork and productivity. She has worked with some of the most prestigious and successful firms in the country.
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 7-10 p.m.
Clutch the Future
Frederick Community College campus, H Building
Join the fun at Frederick's premier and fabulous purse auction to benefit student scholarships and the Woman to Woman Mentoring Program! The third annual Clutch the Future auction is planned for Saturday, March 17, 2012. Visit the website www.clutchthefuture.com for more details and photos of purse donations.
If you have new or gently-used purses to donate, call 301.846.2438 to arrange for a pick up.
Proceeds benefit the FCC Foundation Scholarship Fund and the Woman to Woman Mentoring program. Tickets are just $35 ($30 if purchased before February 14, 2012) and include wine and hors d'ouevres.
March 5, 2012, Monday - 6 p.m.
Mentor Get Together
FCC campus, E126
Mentors only, RSVP to 301.846.2556 by Friday, Feb. 24.
Light dinner provided.
Thursday, February 2, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m.
Healthy Relationships
Frederick Community College campus, Conference Center, E-126 ABC.
Presenter Tammy Keener, community educator at Heartly House, will discuss the topic of Healthy Relationships, including the importance of communication, appropriate expectations, and establishing boundaries. The program is sponsored by the Woman to Woman Mentoring Program of Frederick County and is free and open to the public. Heartly House serves Frederick County residents who have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Thanks to the following photographers who have donated their time and talents to support the Woman to Woman Mentoring Program:
At Clutch the Future 2012
Misty Higgins at Photographic Utopia
www.photographicutopia.com
mistyahiggins@yahoo.com
540.877.4761
John Kuhn
www.johnkuhnphotography.com
johnkuhnphotography@comcast.net
240.344.6854
At Stepping Forward 2011
Julie Hipkins, Originations Photography
http://web.mac.com/originations
240.674.7007
