As a granddaughter of Jewish immigrants who fled Poland after WWII, Lori’s story is about how hard work pays off, but also one about being confident and open enough to ask for and receive help when needed. Lori had her first job at the age of 13, working after school at a bakery. By the…
Category: Career
Tips for Landing Your First Job
With summer vacation wrapping up and the school season approaching, it’s a great time to look for some work opportunities to balance out the school year, if you’re thinking about starting to work part-time this fall. No matter what type of work you’re looking to get into, here are some top tips to help you…
Tips for Landing Your First Job
With summer vacation wrapping up and the school season approaching, it’s a great time to look for some work opportunities to balance out the school year, if you’re thinking about starting to work part-time this fall. No matter what type of work you’re looking to get into, here are some top tips to help you…
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Varying Settings
The Diversity and Inclusion Team at EmpowHERto has created a visual campaign to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in different settings. This includes workplaces, school settings, and interpersonal relationships. It is integral that youth see themselves represented and respected within the various environments they interact with, and we hope that this resource can…
How To Start a Side Business
By: Alanna Sabatino There are many benefits to launching a side business. For starters, you are the entire company: the boss, C.E.O., employee, and everything in between. Because you’re the only worker, you receive 100% of the profits you make. This financial freedom opens up a world of opportunities for you, from paying off debts…
Female Founder: Mandy Cronin, M-Power Hockey
For this month’s feature, we spoke with one of our very own board members, Mandy Cronin! She runs an all-female focused youth sports coaching business where she helps girl to improve learning and development skills through playing hockey. Can you tell us a little about your career background and how it contributed to founding your…