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As
a federally recognized 5013(c) non-profit foundation,
the STARS Program staff blends theory,
research, and practical exercises with a focus on preparing
participants to practice effective human relations in
the work environment and provide a deeper appreciation
for their own personal development. While also facilitating
the presentation of information that develops a focused,
business oriented/employment acquisition mindset, in
a dynamic and imaginative fashion.
The
STARS Program has been the fortunate
recipient of financial and administrative support from
such sponsors as:
»
Mayor and Council Members of the City of District
Heights, Maryland
» International House of Pancakes
» Potomac Electric Power Company
» AARP
» City of District Heights, Maryland - Boys and
Girl Club
» National Federal Employees Organization - Blacks
in Government
» Office of the Federal Transportation and Safety
Administration.
Intrinsic
to the STARS - Character Development
curriculum is utilization of personal insight instrument
questionnaires and profiles designed to help participants
navigate uncertain emotional terrain and chart a course
for success.
The
items listed below are for presentation to the applicant
in the course of or at completion of the STARS
- Employment Readiness module. The items listed
or any preferred form of support should be addressed/delivered
to the non-profit entity
STARS
Program
Post Office Box 44931
Fort Washington, Maryland 20749
NEEDED ITEMS
The
reader should not consider the order in which the items
are presented as an indication as to their importance.
All items listed, as well any not listed that the reader
may determine would support STARS, would be most appreciated.
We are seeking sponsors to either provide directly or
funding for:
- I-SIGHT
Questionnaire - a primary character development
tool will be the personal insight development questionnaire
called I-Sight distributed by Inscape Publishing.
The cost for each questionnaire (copy right protected)
is $4.95;
- Employment
opportunities / interviewers a primary goal of the
STARS Program is to provide actual interviews leading
to summer employment and/or internship opportunities;
- 30
minute Video cassettes - so as to prepare tapes,
showing one participant per tape, with 10-15 minute
interview capabilities before training, coupled
with another filming at program end showing use
of newly acquired training/use of interview skills;
- 1
inch notebook/binders and case of 3 hole lined notebook
paper 1 inch three ring notebooks, with pockets
with notepaper, to provide participants a location
to store handouts provided with note paper for note
taking;
- Copy
paper 1box each of copy paper, multi-colored and
white;
- Pens/pencil
sets to ensure participants have a writing utensil
for use during and after program participation;
- Internet
access link District Heights Community Center already
in place with computers for internet access thus
providing opportunities to have participants introduction
and/or interaction with job search engines and establishment
of e-mail boxes;
- Metro
Cards a minimum worth of five dollars ($5.00) to
ensure the program graduate is provided the means
of travel to and from the various interview locations
in the metropolitan area, after course completion;
-
Food coupon so as to provide a meal in the course
of attending employment interviews; in the metropolitan
area, after course completion;
- Valise/briefcase
leather like or cloth valise/briefcase;
- Calendar/date
book calendar book with phone book insert;
- Wrist
watch conservative brown or black leather band watch;
- Electronic
clock electric or battery powered alarm clock;
- Grooming
items - portable tooth brush w/tooth paste, compact
comb/brush set, fingernail file/clipper set;
The items listed or any preferred form of support should
be addressed/delivered to the federally recognized 5013(c)
non-profit entity
STARS
Program
Post Office Box 44931
Fort Washington, Maryland 20749
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