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about us. In the fall of 2009 The Expanding Visions Foundation, a organization serving Central Ohio, started the Career Institute to teach students about the importance of professional development. Through lecture, mock interviews, and take home exercises students learn vital lifelong career skills. The CI is open to working age students (15 and older). The CI curriculum is composed of three modules which cover a Self-Assessment to determine the strengths, weaknesses and interests of the student, Interview preparation to build a high level of comfort and confidence in the interview process, and Post interview skills focused on preparing students to be successful associates in any workplace environment.
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After receiving his primary education in Germany, Brian graduated from Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, NC in 2001. He completed his undergraduate study at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2005. Upon graduation, he accepted a position as a Mortgage Sales and Customer Service Manager at a major financial institution headquartered in his home state. He was able to leverage that experience and create an opportunity for himself with JPMorgan Chase & Co. where he completed the firm’s Operations, Management Services and Technology Program. He is now a VP Relationship and Project Manager. His young yet productive career has taken him from New York City to Columbus, OH and most recently Dallas, TX.
vision To be the community focal point for prospective employees and employers for career services in Central Ohio. We believe in deep collaboration and cross-pollination of our groups, which allows us to innovate workplace skills and deliver these skills to the end user in a way that others cannot.
The Career Institute is a for-profit-arm of the Expanding Visions Foundation which employs MBA level coursework and relationships with employers in Central Ohio to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in the workplace.
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become a mentor. Each potential mentor must take some time and review the Expanding Visions non profit Foundation policies before submitting an application. Be advised that a thorough screening and background check will be conducted for all applicants. Please download, print, and fill out the application completely and submit it to us. You will be contacted after your application has been review. Feel free to contact us if you have any question.
Mentor Role Description
The Expanding Visions non profit program helps to empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals. The role of a mentor includes the following. • Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship • Serve as a positive role model and friend • Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together • Strive for mutual respect • Build self-esteem and motivation • Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
“What I respect most about EVF is their focus and commitment to developing young people and establishing relationships with them that will last a lifetime.” -mentor
“EVF is a blessing to both me and my 14 year old son especially now during this time of transition in his life. He has started to become more respectful and carries himself differently. Although we are still going through changes, I can see light at the end of the tunnel and I am very thankful for that.” -parent
“Expanding visions has been VEEERRY helpful to our family... My son is their son. They invest just as much in my child as I do. The entire team is very understanding and supportive. The parent liaison is very insightful and often has great advice and resources. I would recommend this program to anyone with a son.” -parent
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There are many ways to get involved to support non profit mentoring. The Expanding Visions Foundation is always looking for individuals or groups willing to get involved and support young people by becoming mentors. We actively recruit quality mentors to ensure that every kid. Lee Nathans talking to Ben Tyson of The Steiner Group about our program who wants a mentor has one. The need for mentors is great but we also look for people with multiple skillsets. These skillsets can include but are not limited to planning, organizing and adminstering, and teaching. We are willing to align and form partnerships with group focusing on the same mission and goals. The level of involvement is entirely up to the individuals or groups and could range from financial donations to providing transportation to a student. Even small contributions to the organization can help tremendously.
ways to contribute.
ways to contribute. As stated earlier, we are always seeking individuals who are interested in mentoring. The first step to becoming a mentor for the organization after initial contact is “showing up” to one of our group session. We have group sessions on 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. EVF has basic criteria for potential mentors joining the program. Mentor position applicants must: • • • • • • • •
Be at least 21 years of age Submit to a background check Meet one-on-one with the Executive Director for a consultation Not have any felony convictions within the last 5 years Not currently be enrolled in a substance abuse program It is not necessary to have transportation, but it is desired Have valid identification such as a valid drivers license, valid state identification, social security card, military identification, etc. Have valid proof of auto insurance
The criteria above is for applicants trying to become a mentor in our organization. The Expanding Visions Foundation reserves the right to ask for additional resources and references if needed. All applications will be considered fairly by members of the governing board. If you desire an application, please send an email to Cornellexpandingvisions@gmail.com with your name, home address and phone number so that we may send an application to you or you can go to mentor application page to download the application. Many of us have had someone in our life that helped us, looked out for us and guided us. There are many ways to make a difference in the lives of young people by helping us continue our work with them. Please feel free to contact us to learn how to contribute.
Why should you donate to the Expanding Visions Foundation? There are many reasons but we decided to limit them to five. Donate to our organization because... 1. If we can’t be the best at results driven mentoring then we won’t do it. 2. We are deeply passionate about service to young people and their families. 3. We stick with what we understand and let our abilities, not our egos, determine what we accomplish. 4. In our organization, we accomplish our mission with great consistency because we don’t care who gets the credit. 5. Boys will be boys but Expanding Visions young men are gentlemen.
5 reasons to donate.
donate to our program. As a non-profit organization, the Expanding Visions Foundation relies on charitable donations from our program supporters. Making donations to our organization is another way to serve the community. These donations go directly to programs to help impact the lives of young people and their families in our communities. They help fund activities such as college tours, field trips, and much more. We are extremely grateful for all our past and future donors. Connect to the EVF profile on The Columbus Foundation website and make your donation TODAY! The option for reoccurring donations are available. Any contribution makes a big difference for our young students and their family. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding the donation process or to find out other ways to contribute to our program. Read 5 reasons to donate to the Expanding Visions Foundation to learn more.
The Expanding Visions Foundation 1887 Orlando Rd. Columbus, OH 43232 Cornellexpandingvisions@gmail.com (614) 804-6200