Career and Education - Spring 2022

Special Supplement to The Glendale Star and Peoria Times

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CAREER & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES [Your complete guide to local career and education]

Degree enhances career options in medicine

BY DESIREE DAVIS

Midwestern University College of Graduate Studies MPH Program Specialist

I VETERANS UPWARD BOUND ................ 4 Organization helps Marine find success after service

DIAMOND JIM’S JEWELRY STORE .... 8 Business provides premier service at popular prices

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS ............. 10 Summer is children’s opportunity to learn

n May, Midwestern University celebrates its first graduates to complete a health profession doctoral degree program and the concurrent, online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program.

Launched in 2020, the M.P.H. program is a dual-degree option for students enrolled in one of four doctoral degree programs at Midwestern University: osteopathic medicine, optometry, dental medicine or veterinary medicine.

The M.P.H. program curriculum provides students with foundational knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral health, and public health policy and is scheduled to coordinate with each doctoral program’s curriculum.

Knowledge for the M.P.H. degree is gained through engaging online courses, an applied public health practice experience, and a capstone project.

Coursework is designed to prepare students to tackle complex public health issues through a One Health approach that integrates human, animal and environmental health principles and practices.

Sophia Fasani, a second-year student in the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, chose to pursue a dual M.P.H. degree.

“As an osteopathic physician trained in patient-centered medicine, I have a responsibility to educate and care for my

The dual-degree Master of Public Health program at Midwestern University provides graduate health care professions students with foundational knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral health, and public health policy. (Midwestern University/Sub-

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community,” she said.

“To do so, I want to understand the current health disparities and issues within our population and its individuals who will someday be my patients. The M.P.H. combined with the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree will enable me to best serve our current and future patient populations.”

Earning an M.P.H. degree can also help graduate doctors to be more competitive applicants for internships, residency programs and career opportunities in the rap-

idly growing health care field.

Midwestern’s dual-degree M.P.H. graduate doctors will be prepared with an intellectual foundation and specialized skills to prepare them to lead change and make a difference in communities around the world.

Students interested in pairing an M.P.H. with a doctoral health profession degree can learn more about Midwestern University at midwestern.edu or by contacting the admissions team at admissaz@ midwestern.edu or 623-537-3215.

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Glencroft is a great place to work

BY ANTOINETTE FOX Glencroft Director of Nursing

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lencroft has had many successes lately.

It boasts a great new leadership team and positive state survey and longevity with current nursing staff that is compassionate in day-to-day duties.

Most importantly, Glencroft is like getting a chance to spend time with family.

The Glencroft staff put in 12hour days, and they spend a lot of time developing meaningful relationships with the residents.

Glencroft does not take the staff for granted. That is especially important now because the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the health care system.

In honor of Nurses Week, Glencroft staff brought fun back to the workplace by allowing them to be celebrated. That fits our culture at Glencroft.

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District offers signature learning experience

BY GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Antoinette Fox, nursing director, and Venus Hamilton, assistant nursing director, dress up during the Nurses Week celebration, which carried the theme of Decades Day. (Glencroft/Submitted)

CALLING ALL NURSES! WE ARE HIRING!

CNAs • LPNs • RNs

• Competitive Pay • Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus* * restrictions apply

Apply at Glencroft.com/careers or calling 623.847.3153 or emailing resume to HR@glencroft.com

tudents in the Glendale Elementary School District can partake in the Verizon Innovative Learning Program at Challenger Middle, Desert Spirit and Sunset Vista schools.

The district’s signature program equips every student and teacher with a device and up to a four-year data plan in partnership with Digital Promise and Verizon. The program also includes mobile hotspots to students without reliable home internet access.

In addition to free technology and access, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in the district receive extensive teacher training, support and the opportunity to engage in an immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms.

“Our partnership with Veri- Students receive 24/7 internet access, tablets and technology coaches in partnership with Verizon. zon and Digital Promise con- (Glendale Elementary School District/Submitted) tinues to grow and help bridge the digital divide for our stutechnology into their lessons. dents and families,” said Cindy SegotDuring the initiative, Verizon Inta-Jones, Glendale Elementary School novative Learning allows students to District superintendent. leverage emerging technology such as “The pandemic led to a widening up- augmented and virtual reality and artitake and understanding of technology, ficial intelligence. and we are committed to ensuring that For more information about the disour students are prepared. Our staff is trict’s Verizon Innovative Learning also dedicated to professional learning Program or its signature programs, inand effectively leveraging technology cluding Accelerated Academy; Spanin the classroom.” ish Dual Language Immersion; or In addition to free mobile devices and Academies for Science, Technology, accompanying 4G LTE data plans, par- Engineering Arts and Mathematics ticipating schools are assigned a full-time (STEAM), visit gesd40.org or call 623technology coach from Digital Promise 237-7180. Follow the district on social to train teachers in effectively integrating media at @GESD40.

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Midwestern University offers diverse opportunities in graduate health professional degree programs. All programs offer a collaborative, interprofessional, One Health approach, leadingedge technology, extensive hands-on experience in outstanding clinical rotations, and foundational training for compassionate patient care.

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Midwestern University Colleges Arizona College of Optometry Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine College of Dental Medicine–Arizona College of Graduate Studies College of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy, Glendale College of Veterinary Medicine

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623-572-3200 admissaz@midwestern.edu www.midwestern.edu

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VALLEYLIFE helps to enhance quality of life Career & Education Opportunity

BY VALLEYLIFE

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ALLEYLIFE is a nonprofit organization that provides premier services to individuals with disabilities to enhance their quality of life.

The agency does so by enriching their lives with rewarding experiences and valuable opportunities — and enabling them to live a life with choices, independence and dignity.

VALLEYLIFE services are delivered through caring and dedicated staff, specialized programs and advocacy.

VALLEYLIFE provides residential services, day services, home- and community-based services, and vocational services to people with disabilities.

Residential services operate 26 group homes, which function like traditional family homes, throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Day services provide programs designed to improve independent living, social and recreational skills, and of-

fer opportunities for community involvement.

Home- and community-based services provide valuable support to people with disabilities and their families in the comfort of their own homes.

Vocational services provide opportunities for people with disabilities to obtain and maintain meaningful employment through job search and placement, job coaching and development, and training opportunities.

VALLEYLIFE members’ diagnoses range from physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities to behavioral health diagnoses, age-related conditions and traumatic brain injury. VALLEYLIFE has an in-depth understanding of how to meet the unique needs of each member it serves.

Founded in 1947, VALLEYLIFE has been serving the greater Phoenix area for 74 years. For more information, visit valleylifeaz.org or contact Dede Houston at 602-216-6328.

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VALLEYLIFE members’ diagnoses range from physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities to behavioral health diagnoses, age-related conditions and traumatic brain injury.

(VALLEYLIFE/Submitted)

VUB helps Marine find success

BY T. ULLRICH

Veterans Upward Bound

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lizabeth Preayer is a Marine — and a good one.

She relished the challenge of becoming a Marine, and she is proud of her service.

However, when she separated in 2018, she was caught in a whirlwind of personal challenges and issues transitioning to civilian life.

“It was a tough go for me,” TRIO Veterans Upward Bound participant Elizabeth VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that Preayer, second from left, enjoys a day out with VUB she said. services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.

Her only direction was family. (Latisha Brown/Submitted) provides programs and services to men, women, “knowing education was going to play transferred to ASU, where she is now a part in the journey.” earning her bachelor’s degree in social and children with developmental disabilities.

At the end of 2018, a Veterans Up- work with honors. She’s concurrently ward Bound representative helped her working for Veterans Upward Bound navigate some separation issues and as a VA and social work intern. explore her higher education options “I am now achieving goals that once We are currently looking for caregivers throughout the Phoenix metro — and there were many. seemed out of reach while I continue to area including Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix and Scottsdale.

After joining Veterans Upward enrich my work experience and charBound and receiving needed tutoring acter,” she said. and academic coaching, Preayer enVeterans Upward Bound, she addApplicants must pass a rolled at Phoenix College and complet- ed, has been here “to support and to We are currently looking for caregivers ed her Associates of Arts with an em- encourage me to press through the background check and drug throughout test. phasis in social work. challenges. I would not have quite the the Phoenix metrotransportation area including is Glendale, Peoria, At Phoenix College, she was in hon- sense of direction and confidence in Reliable required. ors classes, was invited to be in Phi my education journey without the MaPhoenix and Scottsdale.

Theta Kappa, and served in several rines and VUB.” student leadership roles.

Learn more about Veterans Upward Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org At the end of 2020, with the assis- Bound and enroll today at vub.asu.edu Applicants must pass a background check and tance of Veterans Upward Bound, she or email T. Ullrich at tullrich@asu.edu.

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Full Time and Part Time Caregivers Needed!

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VETERANS UPWARD BOUND TRIO Veterans Upward Bound honors, empowers, supports, and prepares our nation's veterans for postsecondary education/training, fulfilling careers, and lifelong success.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS NO COST SERVICE Veteran considering or taking that next step Maricopa County Resident First-Generation Student Income-Eligible Discharge status anything other than dishonorable

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SERVING VETERANS LOOKING TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION JOURNEY

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FastSigns of Glendale makes statements come to life Career & Education Opportunity

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BY LISA LUTZ

FastSigns of Glendale Owner

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astSigns takes pride in its dedication to quality, customer service, and timely delivery of all projects. It provides consultation, graphic design, production and installation of many types of signs. Let the staff help you with any of the following projects: • Wall graphics (interior and exterior).

• Window graphics and lettering.

• Business cards, fliers and other printed materials.

• Trade show signs and promotional products.

• Vehicle graphics and magnets. It installs the graphics for many fleets in the Valley.

• Banners and A-frames.

• Graphic design (including logo design).

• Medical, hospital and government signs that require Braille. It can print Braille.

• Property management signs.

• Construction site signs.

• Real estate signs.

• Monument signs and panels.

• Storefront signs.

Let FastSigns help make your statement with wall graphics. Great for school pride or corporate offices that

want to add color and culture to their walls or simply communicate their mission and values.

The possibilities are endless.

Examples of exterior and interior wall graphics. (FastSigns/Submitted)

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Keep learning — help others

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BY BOBBI MAGDALENO Arizona State University Peoria Chamber of Commerce Co-Chair/Incoming Chair

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uring his commencement address, former ASU President Lattie Coor encouraged graduates to keep learning and help others.

I have not heard that address for 20 years, yet I remember it vividly. Why? Because it was powerful. It was impactful. It was important.

As chamber leaders, members and business owners, in order to take advantage of the two pieces of wise advice, let’s look at each more closely.

Keep learning. Change is constant.

Learning also needs to be constant.

We read about upskilling, new tech-

nologies, artificial intelligence and augmented reality. I encourage you to explore the areas that interest you and where you might find new pathways for growth. Continuous learning has many benefits. These include income growth, wider networking circles, better job opportunities and staying healthy. There is a strong link between education and staying healthy. Other benefits include discovering new interests and broadening your perspectives. With our fast-paced environment and changing technologies, the need to gain new certifications and training and even finish your college degree may be at the top of your to-do list to remain competitive in today’s job market.

Help others. Engaging with others

will build creative partnerships and innovative thinking that will attract new ideas and ventures. There are numerous ways we can help others while on our journey. These include listening, mentoring, serving as a sponsor, sharing our skills, volunteering, and guest speaking or writing. Our quality of life is enhanced when we collectively work toward our shared goals, our shared vision.

I am proud to serve as the incoming chair of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, where our sense of community allows us to keep learning and help others. It is then that we truly advocate, build and connect to one another and to our broader Peoria community.

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Diamond Jim’s provides premier service, popular prices

BY ROY SCHOTT

Diamond Jim’s Jewelry Stores Arizona Director of Operations

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any people wish for the days when stores with individual owners cared if their customers were delighted with their service experience. Well, wish no longer. Diamond Jim’s Jewelry has gone one step beyond its already five-star service.

Diamond Jim’s Jewelry has always featured a master goldsmith in each store. That means jewelry is repaired personally, in the store, under the watchful eye of quality inspectors.

Customers are always assured of the

finest-quality repairs, sizing and stone settings, done right the first time and at a fair price. Each goldsmith station has conventional goldsmithing tools, as well as state-of-the-art laser welding equipment for the most demanding repairs.

In his quest to set the bar for industry-leading service, owner Diamond Jim has added an in-house watchsmith, who is a master at performing full service, repairs and rebuilding of mechanical, automatic and quartz watches. No longer will treasured watches need to sit in the back of a dresser drawer. Bring them to Diamond Jim’s, where we will restore them to cosmetic and mechanical per-

fection. Clients can wear and show off their treasured time pieces again.

Jim has, for more than 34 years, been a jewelry store owner. He personally curates the jewelry displayed in his stores and attends multiple jewelry shows annually. Jim travels biannually to Antwerp, Belgium, to personally hand-select the diamonds for his stores.

He is obsessed with attention to detail and providing the highest-quality customer service experience for everyone.

For more information, visit Diamond Jim’s Jewelry, 10001 W. Bell Road, Suite 127, Sun City; call 623-977-2299 or visit DiamondJims4Diamonds.com.

Westside Head Start offers an innovative education

BY JENNIFER ADAIR Westside Head Start

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nce you look inside a Westside Head Start classroom, you’ll quickly see we are educating our children in an effective

and innovative way. It’s much more than the content of the curriculum that is important — critical areas of focus like relationships and routines are all intended to create a safe and welcoming environment where they

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Westside...continued from page 8 washing hands, gathering utensils and serving their own food help to develop motor skills and establish healthy eating habits.

These are just a few examples of what makes a WSHS classroom different. Everything here serves an important purpose to prepare a child for lifelong love of learning. Westside Head Start is a growing nonprofit organization that serves all of those, regardless of faith, across the Valley; and we are enrolling new students and families.

Catholic Charities also offers a number of unique career opportunities, and we are hiring preschool teachers, assistant teachers, behavioral health specialists, among many other openings. Apply online at westsideheadstart.org.

Catholic Charities is a place where miracles happen every day in the lives of more than 22,000 individuals every year. Join us in the incredible work and be a miracle to someone today.

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Stop by the Airman & Family Readiness Center

BY THE AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER

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he Airman & Family Readiness Center at Luke Air Force Base offers myriad workshops and other programs for DoD military, AFR, ANG, military retirees, DoD civilians and their eligible family members.

In other words, anyone with base access.

While visiting Luke Air Force Base, stop in and take advantage of the fabulous programs offered at your Airman & Family Readiness Center.

The next virtual Luke Air Force Base Job Fair will be announced. Network with more than 40 local and national employers, have on-site interviews, visit with airline industries, and inquire about health care and top government agencies.

• Career enhancement programs: The Department of Labor TAP Employment Workshop is held for separating and retiring members and their spouses. The workshop details job-search strategies, networking, resume writing, interviewing, VA benefits and more.

The mandatory program officially started in January 2013. “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” is a professional lecture for officers and senior NCOs leaving the military. Learn about salary negotiations, benefit packages, networking and resume writing to help compete for jobs in the marketplace.

Mandatory pre-separation counseling briefing on separation/retirement entitlements: • Discovery Resource Center: Resources for relocations, transition, employment, housing, schools and more.

• AMVETS: Provides medical records screening and assistance with VA disability claims.

• School liaison officer: Addresses educational issues involving military children and youth in the local school community.

• Military & Family Life Counselor Program: The counselors are here to listen and available to help service mem-

bers, spouses, family members, children and staff. The MFLC Program provides confidential support for a range of issues, including relationships, crisis intervention, stress management, grief, occupational, and other individual and family issues.

• Financial management programs: Some of these programs are available to active-duty military only.

• Family readiness programs.

• Relocation readiness programs.

• The Exceptional Family Member Program is designed to provide support to military family members with special needs. This program’s services include a variety of personnel, medical and family support functions.

Contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center for more information by calling 623-856-6550, emailing 56fss.fsfr@luke. af.mil, or visiting its Facebook page at Luke A&FRC. The address is 7282 N. 137th Avenue, Building 1113, Luke AFB, AZ 85309.

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• Expectant mothers • Children, ages 0-5 • Children with Special needs • Foster Children • Homeless families FOR OUR CENTER BASED PROGRAM WE OFFER: • Full day (8-2pm) • Half Day (8-11:30am or 12:30-4pm) There are multiple class schedules, class times and locations throughout the West Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan area for those who qualify.

We also offer Home based options to children 0-1 years of age.

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Monthly Dept. of Labor TAP Employment Workshop Next Career Fair to be • Discovery Center - Resources for relocation, transition, employment, housing, schools, and more!

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• AMVETS – Provides medical records screening and assistance with VA disability claims • Personal Development Information & Resources - Like us on Facebook: Luke A&FRC • Military & Family Life Counselor Assistance • Financial Counseling Education • Relocation & Sponsorship Services • School Liaison Officer - Addresses educational issues involving military children and youth in the local school community

Contact us for further information: (623) 856-6550 Email: 56fss.fsfr@luke.af.mil 7282 N. 137th Ave. Bldg.1113 Luke AFB, AZ. 85309 “We’re never the wrong place to go!” *Limited Services for DoD Civilians and their families

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BY DARCY BLANCHARD

Summer fun that’s educational, too

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• Read with your child. You can’t start too early. You can’t read too much. Read the books together with your children.

• Search for fun activities for your child to do. Sylvannation.com is every parent’s go-to place for free educational resources, tips and strategies on navigating school. Sylvan Nation is free for everyone.

• Plan a field trip. Together, research the trip in advance and discuss it afterward.

• Find pen pals. Write notes and letters to family and friends to practice writ-

Sylvan Learning of Goodyear Center Director

or most children, summer is a time to leave classes and homework behind.

However, after the long summer break, students can find themselves struggling.

According to Sylvan Learning, after a month without reinforcement, approximately 80% of what a student has recently learned can be lost.

Parents can play a key role in reinforcing learning. Keep the learning moving forward.

ing.

• Visit the library. Libraries can recommend books appropriate for your child’s reading level and interests.

• Keep a journal. Give your child an empty notebook to keep a summer journal.

Darcy Blanchard is the center director at the Goodyear Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages. Sylvan helps transform kids into inspired learners with the skills to do better in school and the confidence to do better in everything else.

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GCC offers career resources for job seekers

BY GCC

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lendale Community College provides personal guidance, individualized attention and

group learning opportunities in career management, exploration and development. It provides free services, tools and resources to help community

members as well as students, staff and alumni prepare for success in today’s workforce. This includes assistance with resumes, practice interviewing, and reviewing and creation of LinkedIn accounts.

Do you need help preparing for a job or internship? Free monthly workshops covering job readiness topics such as resume writing, interviewing, job-search strategies and LinkedIn. For upcom- Let Glendale Community College help you find your next ing workshops, visit gccaz. job. (Glendale Community College/Submitted) edu. lege’s Career Services department has Looking for a job or career? Glen- recently launched the new career mandale Community College provides a agement tool, Maricopa CareerLink, free job fairs that are open to the pub- maricopa.edu, where individuals can lic. Students and community members easily search and apply for jobs and infrom across the Valley participate to ternships, store and build resumes, and find part-time and full-time positions practice interviewing. in a variety of industries. Employers Are you an employer? Connect attend these events to share informa- with GCC through CareerLink, tion about their companies and will ac- maricopa.edu/careerlink. We are lookcept resumes. ing for opportunities to partner, includNeed a job now or need online re- ing internships, jobs, and discussing sources? Maricopa Community Col- workforce needs.

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