Recent STARS Events

July 2007

7/23 Atterbury

            Kathy Lopez from Lincoln Tech, (former Job Corps student)
            Topic: Goal Setting/Follow Through – "Know you have to complete first things first"

June 2007

6/5   Old Dominion

            The Cuban Guy
            Topic: "How do you move forward when you feel like quitting?"

6/8  Woodland

            BWCC - Women in Business Panel, Prof. Women from different backgrounds
            Topic:  "The Road to Success"

6/10  Whitney Young

            Dana Harris, Dana Harris Live
            Topic: “Show the World Your Best"

6/15  Old Dominion

            Jackie Pflug, Airplane Hi-Jacking Survivor
            Motivational Speaker

6/18 Gerald R Ford

           Jerry Bowser, Pine Rest Community Mental Health

            Topic: Job Corps is just the Beginning

6/19 Exeter

            Sonia Manzano, “Maria” of Sesame Street and Motivational Speaker
            Topic: “Hope and Opportunity”

6/20  Treasure Island

            Kimberly Caldwell, American Idol Contestant and Motivational Speaker

6/20  Woodland

            Jim Brancaleone
            Topic: “Turning Life Skills into Job Tools and Vice-Versa”

6/22  Centennial

            Patricia Gordon, Creative Solutions
            Topic: “Strategies for Achieving Memorable Goals”

6/25 Atterbury

            Chrystal Stewart from Indiana Sate University (Atterbury Staff)
            Topic: Staying motivated toward your goals

6/26 Talking Leaves

            Dr. Joel Freeman
            Topic: “Connecting Now with Later”

May 2007

5/1 Batesville

            Deb Purnell, Communication Specialist, University of Mississippi     
            Topic: Motivation and Encouragement

5/1 Homestead

            Major Mathews, Commander Civil Air Patrol
            Topic: "Tips for being Successful in Life"

5/7 Gerald R. Ford

            Denise Anderson
            Inspirational Speaker

5/10 Old Dominion

            Michael Patrick MacDonald
            Inspirational Speaker

5/11 Centennial

            The Cuban Guy
            Motivational Speaker

5/14 Atterbury

            Dr. Joel Freeman, Behavior Analyst, Author, Historian, and Professional Speaker
            Topic: Internal World of Success (Emotional and Personality)

5/18 Westover

            Denise Anderson, Motivational Speaker

5/21 Glenmont

            Denise Anderson, Motivational Speaker

5/22 Exeter

            Claudia Cardozo
            Topic: Every Company Counts: Rhode Island Small Business Resource Information and Ms.Cardozo's personal story.

5/24 Woodland

            Tony Wray
            Topic: "Success is a Choice"

5/24 Old Dominion

            Michael Patrick MacDonald
            Topic: “Race and Class in America”

5/24 Talking Leaves

            Major Jason Junkens
            “ROTC Training and Career Opportunities”

5/24 Treasure Island

           Ronda Franklin-Sanchez, Bank of America Premier Client Manager
           Topic: Financial Literacy Series: Part Two - Credit

April 2007

4/1 Whitney Young

            Dominique Dawes, Olympic Gold Medalist and Motivational Speaker
            Topic: Success is a Journey, Not a Destination

4/3 Batesville

            Sarah Pride, Co-Owner Pride Auto
            Topic: Striving for Achievement

4/4 Exeter

            Jim Ellis, Legendary Swim Coach and Motivational Speaker
            Topic: Instilling Pride-One Lap at a Time

4/5 Talking Leaves

            Tatanka Means, Native American Actor and Activist
            Topic: Breaking Cultural Barriers and Achieving Success

4/6 Centennial

            Colleen Trefz
            Topic: Bullying and the Impact of Our Behavior on Others

04/10 Oneonta

            Hueman Prophets
            Hip Hop Theater

4/17   Exeter Job Corps Academy

            Myra Kerge, Crossroads Rhode Island, Youth Street Outreach Coordinator
            Topic: Hepatitis B Prevention/Safe-Sex Practices             

4/20 Whitney Young

            Diane Banasiak, Job Corps Employee and Professional Speaker
            Topic: Motivation and Encouragement

04/23 Treasure Island Job Corps Center

            Ronda Franklin-Sanchez, Bank Of America Premier Client Manager
            Topic: Financial Literacy Series - Part One: Basic Banking

4/26 Little Rock

            Roy Johnson, Staff Development Specialist
            Topic: Put Some Gratitude in Your Attitude

4/30 Atterbury

            Denise Anderson, Motivational Speaker