When the Empowerment Tour was in Seattle, home of EducationDynamics , one of the creators of the Tour, Fox Q13 interviewed our career coachs on their early morning show. Thanks Fox for supporting the Tour and spreading the word. Check us out!...
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The Empowerment Tour was Q'ed into Fox 13 in Seattle
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Stories from the Road: Seattle, WA
When the Empowerment Tour was in Seattle’s Westlake Center , an exceptionally dapper man in a white suit and straw hat who carried a cane stopped by our booth. When I asked him if he was interested in going back to school, told me he was already in school studying law. Probing further, I discovered that in six months he was going to hit the century mark, one hundred years old. Active, curious...
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Cap off Education with Capella University
When the Empowerment Tour was in Minneapolis, MN we enjoyed our time at Mall of America with our new friends, and one of the eight sponsor schools of the tour, Minnesota based Capella University. I had a chance to speak with a couple of the schools representatives and get to know how great Capella really is What sets Capella apart from other online institutions? The quality of our programs and our...
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Do you WGU?
Yesterday, the Empowerment Tour was in Salt Lake City, UT where our friends and one of the eight schools making the tour possible, Western Governors University (WGU), was able to join us. I had a chance to sit down and with Sandra Freeman, Marketing Coordinator, and Dan Bseiso, Strategic Relations Field Representative, from WGU to ask the questions we get asked by you. Here’s what they said:...
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Empowerment Tour had a Good Day in Utah
When the Empowerment Tour made a stop off in Salt Lake City, UT we were featured on Fox 13 News Good Day Utah . It is a pleasure always and we had a great time, thanks Fox 13 and you too have a Good Day too! Check us out!...
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ABC+Empowerment=Educational Support
When the Empowerment Tour stopped off in Salt Lake City, UT earlier this week we were met by KTVX ABC . At first we thought they came to film the kids playing in the Olympic Fountain at the Gateway Mall, but no! They actually came out for us. Thanks, KTVX, we love the support. Check us out!!...
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The Tour "Steels" a Time Out in St. Louis
A lot of the cities we have gone to lately the people who visit the booth are looking solely for jobs, and not as much furthering their education. I can’t blame them, the economy is hard and feeding one's family is a significantly more immediate concern than education, especially when you don’t have a steady, well-paying job. Circumstances like this are hard for us when the Empowerment...
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Thanks KansasCity.com, We Love the Support
The Empowerment Tour just rolled into Kansas City, MO last night, and already we are getting the support of the media. KansasCity.com did a little write up about our career coaches and the work they are doing on this tour, and where we would be located today. Thanks Kansas City.com for the support and the press, we really appreciate it. Career coaches to provide free advice at Power & Light District...
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The Tour Gets to Know Ellis University
When the Empowerment Tour stopped off in Chicago, Ellis University presented the second of fifteen full tuition scholarships to a Chicago recipient. After their presentation at the tour stop, I had a chance to speak with President and Chief Academic Officer of Ellis University, Roger Widmer, Ed.D., and Virginia Carlin, Ed.D., VP of Academic Operations and Student Services to learn more about the University...
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The Tour ElkHARTs Indiana's FOX 28 News!
On Saturday, August 8th, when the Empowerment Tour had the day off in Chicago, the career coaches took a little detour and went to Elkhart, IN for a day of coaching. While there our new friends at FOX 28 News WSJV-TV in South Bend/Elkhart came out and did a story about us. Thanks, WSJV, we love the support and the word spreading!! Check us out!...
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Stephanie Clark and the White House
On Wednesday, August 5 th Empowerment Tour spokesperson Stephanie Clark had the opportunity to attend a White House town hall meeting on fatherhood at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Clark’s mentor Carey Casey, CEO of the National Center on Fathering and also the co-spokesperson for the Project Working Moms ... and Dads, Too! campaign, gained Clark access to the invitation-only event....
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Even a Regular Joe Can Win the Scholarship
What sets you apart from the rest? What makes you the one, the school will choose? What is the probability you would win the scholarship? These are all questions 51-year-old army veteran, Joseph (Joe) Thurman, of North Chicago, asked five weeks ago when he signed up online, on a whim mind you, for the chance to win a full-tuition scholarship through the Career Stimulus Package , presented by eLearners...
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A Little Empowerment with your Morning Coffee, Detroit
Stephanie Clark, Tour spokesperson, is becoming a television star before our very eyes. When the Empowerment Tour was in Detroit last week she made a television appearance on Fox 2 News Morning Detroit. Thanks News Morning, the Tour enjoyed everything Detroit had to offer and all the support.. Check Stephanie out!...
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The Tour Empowers Good Company in Cleveland
When the Empowerment Tour stopped off in Cleveland, spokesperson Stephanie Clark was featured on NBC's Good Company Cleveland. Thanks Good Company we appreciate the support! Check us out....
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Get to Know APU?
While the Empowerment Tour was at the Greater Grace Temple today, I had a chance to sit down and speak with Kim Ingraham, from American Public University , who is currently enrolled in one of the master’s programs. Who is the school open to? The school is open to everyone. However the program is geared mainly towards working adults. The University prides itself on life long learning. Is there...
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Scranton T.V. Loves the Tour
On our Sunday stop in Scranton, Pa. the Empowerment Tour had two visits from televisions stations. The ABC affiliate WNEP , and WBRE from NBC. The Empowerment Tour greatly appreciates the television love we received in Scranton and thank everyone for all the support. We had a great time! Check us out!...
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Hanging at the Mall in Scranton, Pa.
Hello from Scranton, Pa. Today was the Tour's 3 rd day in Scranton and we have seen what it had to offer. However, we did miss the Coal Mine tour , which was a little upsetting. One of the things we did enjoy while in “The Electric City” is how much they have embraced the show The Office. A main downtown street is named Mifflin. The Steamtown Mall has a picture of Dwight on the elevator...
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Have a Question for the Tour?
Along the Empowerment Tour , the staff has been approached with a number of questions not covered on the website. So I figured these should be addressed, and if you have any other questions email me at brittbertolucci@yahoo.com . Remember, we have another six weeks left on the tour and would love to answer your questions. 1. Do you sleep in the RV and how many people are on the RV? No, we don’t...
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How we did in Newark, NJ
"Council President Mildred Crump is doing everything in her power to transform and kick start careers through education. The Empowerment Tour, which is part of the Career Stimulus Package by eLearners.com, came to Newark City Hall Monday with the goal of helping adult Americans overcome the barriers of time, money, and confidence in attaining a college degree. Council President Crump was joined...
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Who's Checking out the Tour in NYC?
Today were at the YMCA , on 47 th in downtown Manhattan, interviews are in full swing and so far the turn out has been great. Reggie Goodwin 27, is one of the people who came down to check out the tour today. He was so ready, he was actually waiting for us. The recession and hard times with employment, has effected him differently then others. He hurt his leg a while back taking him out of the workforce...