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How to Mentor Young Leaders

How to Mentor Young Leaders

There are many reasons why it’s critically important to develop young leaders. For starters, there is a wealth of knowledge that needs to be shared in an organization to protect the strength of the company from a succession planning point of view. Training and...

Tools For Professional Development In Education

Tools For Professional Development In Education

During the summer months, some educators choose to take their vacations, and others pursue further education. Continuing education credits for teachers and other faculty at educational institutions can be completed in several different manners. There are many tools...

How to Set Professional Goals

How to Set Professional Goals

A significant part of career planning process is setting goals. Creating a plan to achieve your goals will not only help you have a successful career, but also a satisfying one. There are many different methods for planning out goals. One efficient way to do this is...

The National Cherry Blossom Festival: When and Where to View

The National Cherry Blossom Festival: When and Where to View

Spring has sprung and that means the Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C. are starting to bloom! Millions flock to our Nation’s capital each year to witness the stunning array of soft pink colors lining the Tidal Basin. Even though the Cherry Blossom Festival takes...

Tips for Teachers: Hotel Procedures

Tips for Teachers: Hotel Procedures

Arriving or departing a hotel can be a bit of a whirlwind. Below are a few quick tips to create the smoothest experience possible. Tip #1: Checking into the hotel – Have 1-2 chaperones check into the hotel. They should be given rooming keys, several rooming lists,...

Tips For Teachers: Dining with Student Groups

Tips For Teachers: Dining with Student Groups

We have a few tips to help trip leaders make the student group dining process as smooth as possible.   Tip #1: Call the Restaurant about an hour out to make sure they are ready for your group. Restaurants receive group reservations year-round so they can get...

Things to Know Before You Go:  A Packing List for First Time Flyers

Things to Know Before You Go: A Packing List for First Time Flyers

So, your child is going on their school’s annual trip to Washington D.C. and it’s leaving in just a few days, but you haven’t packed a thing. Take a deep breath, don’t panic and continue reading so you can pack correctly for the school trip! While every travel venture...