Category Archives: US Department of Labor

The Apprentice Program – how it works

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Over the last few months, we’ve seen wedding planners all over the US train their interns using The Apprentice Program and the results are EXCITING!   You guys are upping your game as a mentor and transforming your interns into apprentices who truly think fast on their feet.  #highfive

“With The Apprentice Program, I feel confident that my team understands the vision of my company and will represent me and my firm the same way I would.” ~ Michele at Modish Productions

And what’s more important than having a team you can confidently trust?

That’s one of the hardest things to accomplish as a small business owner.  Finding the right people to put on the bus and then get them up to speed quickly with how your firm plans & designs events and fast.

But, just how does it work?

The Apprentice Program is simple.

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Empowering Millennials in the Modern-Day Workplace // SEPA

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SHOW DESCRIPTION:

Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of conducting a webinar with members of the Student Event Planners Association (SEPA) from all over the United States, talking about a topic that is near and dear to my heart:

Empowering Millennials in the Modern-Day Workplace

In this 60 minute episode, I’ve jam-packed some of my very best insider tips for employers and for millennials themselves.

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SHOW NOTES:

  • 5 tips for employers who work with millennials
  • what’s the most important thing they want from their job?
  • don’t believe the hype – both about millennials and about gen x bosses – let’s squash some stereotypes!
  • 5 tips for millennials on how to empower yourself in your career
  • what’s the most important thing your boss expects from you?

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Quick Tip: stop enduring.

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Happy Labor day, friends!

Hoping you are taking the day off, having a quiet afternoon with your favorite book. Or maybe you’re relaxing poolside with a margarita in one hand and your iPad in another, catching up on all the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt episodes on Netflix. Either sound good to me!

photo credit: curious bino (unsplash)

photo credit: curious bino (unsplash)

Talking about unbreakable…I just wanted to plant this little seed in your mind to ponder today, of all days.

QUESTION: what are you enduring in your life right now?

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Why Pay For Intern Training?

By | eLearning, FAQ, mentoring, Millennials, US Department of Labor, VIP Summer Class of 2015, working with interns | One Comment

Just a quick note to say thank you to all the support and love since we launched!  Applications are rolling in and you’ve got a few more days to get yours in before the deadline. Apply here.

I wanted to address the reason of price, in case that is causing any sort of hesitation on your side.

So, why pay $75/intern for this training?

Have you ever heard the saying: “the grass is greener where you water it.”
photo credit: sujan sundareswaran

photo credit: sujan sundareswaran

How much does your wedding planning firm currently invest in training and development for your interns? Some of you guys might say, “well, nothing.” But actually, that’s a lie.

If you are training your interns on the fly, you are paying with your precious time.

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