What Have You Done Lately?

Employment opportunities continue to be scarce and organizations are still in the process of adjusting their workforce to meet business needs.  With all the press around these issues, I am still amazed that workers do not focus on three key issues pertaining to their work and employment: 1) What have you contributed to your employer above and beyond your daily routine?; 2) What new skill or technique or knowledge have you recently learned or acquired that is of value to your profession?; and 3) What have you accomplished that enhanced the “customer” (internal or external) experience of de Read More

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we approach the Holiday Season, we hope that all is well with you and your loved ones.

Our best wishes to you and your families for a very Happy Thanksgiving and a most joyful Holiday Season.

Warm regards from all of us at Miles LeHane

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“Balance” – its new definition for Millennials

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Miles LeHane Fall 2012 Newsletter

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David meets U.S. Secretary of Labor Solis

This past Thursday, September 27, David was able to participate in U.S. Secretary of Labor’s visit to Northern Virginia, who in turn announced a new $12 million TAA grant to Northern Virginia Community College. David, as well as others in the SkillSource Group staff, were able to meet and chat with Secretary Solis.  Below, a picture of David and Secretary Solis, which will be included in the Group’s 2012 Annual Report.

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David and Melanie in Vegas

David and Melanie were on vacation in Las Vegas this week, exploring not just the sights but also making a long-life dream of David’s come true. Read below for what it was. Plus David’s experience as a train engineer at the Hoover Dam!

September 2, 2012: On our visit to see the new Hoover Dam Bridge, Melanie the eagle eye, noticed a sign for a historical train and train ride.  After spending the morning crossing both the original bridge on top of Hoover Dam and the new arch bridge, we decided to check out the Train Museum and pot Read More

SkillSource Awarded Grant for Veteran Employment Services

August 26, 2012 – The SkillSource Group, Inc. (SkillSource), the non-profit arm of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board (Workforce Area #11), was awarded $1,103,940 through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP). The Northern Virginia Jobs 4 Veterans (J4VETS) Initiative will deliver employment and training services to approximately 395 eligible veterans over a three-year period, resulting in veterans earning industry-recognized credentials and employment in high demand local businesses. SkillSource and Northern Virg Read More

David’s travels in Oxford: Part 4

From August 4 through the 11^th, David will be part of Shenandoah University’s joint study abroad program with the University of Oxford, focusing on Global Organizational Management and Leadership. From the UK, David has kept us posted on what it’s like to be experiencing the second oldest university in the world. Enjoy his musings!

Friday, August 10, 2012: Today is my last day.  Classes will end around 3 pm today.  The students have the weekend off.  About half of them will be Read More

David’s travels in Oxford: Part 3

From August 4 through the 11^th, David will be part of Shenandoah University’s joint study abroad program with the University of Oxford, focusing on Global Organizational Management and Leadership. From the UK, David has kept us posted on what it’s like to be experiencing the second oldest university in the world. Enjoy his musings!

 Wednesday, August 8, 2012: Had a great night’s sleep and am finally getting adjusted to the 5 hour time difference.  This of course will be a problem going back home but for me, Read More

David’s travels in Oxford: Part 2

From August 4 through the 11^th, David will be part of Shenandoah University’s joint study abroad program with the University of Oxford, focusing on Global Organizational Management and Leadership. From the UK, David has kept us posted on what it’s like to be experiencing the second oldest university in the world. Enjoy his musings!

Monday, August 6:  Classes begin!  Sunday evening before dinner was our introduction.  Monday at 9:15, classes start.  Our group’s first learning dialogue was on the creation a Read More