If you weren’t able to make it to the Ironton Planning for
the Future event, you missed out on some great information. I wrote down some of the ways each panel
member can help teens and young adults with their college and career prep and
wanted to share it with you:
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Vickey Bonney- Missouri Job Center
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Free resource
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Career assessments
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Workshops on how to fill out online applications
effectively
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Resume writing workshops
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Presentations on how to use social media
responsibly
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Alison Sheets- Mineral Area College
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Helps with planning for financial success
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Resource: missouriconnections.org
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She is a free resource for adults and teens
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Denae Gitonga- University of Missouri Extension
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Offers services at a free or very reduced rate
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Helps with developing small businesses
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Helps with leadership skills and how to become a
leader in your community
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Ashley Bales- University of Missouri Extension
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Adult and Youth Education on Family Financials
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Helps educate about car loans, credit, college
debt
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Prepares taxes
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Helps with health insurance and Medicare
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Nicole Thomas- Arcadia Valley High School
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College/career counselor and school counselor
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Gives resources and connects you with colleges
or career centers
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Can offer a very helpful college preparation
timeline
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Chris Wigger- First State Community Bank
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Bank offers student checking accounts
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It’s never too early to start saving with a
savings account
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Community Strength is incredibly important to
build
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Currently has a position open for a part time
teller (as of 6/29/17- this may change): Check online for current job
opportunities
If anyone would like to discuss any of this further, please
contact me at the library via email or phone.
