Shannon Hargrove
Director, Career Education & Operations
This February, Career gave away 40 brand new Lord and Taylor Suits to Mercy students at the Manhattan, Bronx and Dobbs Ferry Campuses. Students also competed against each other, testing their knowledge of professional etiquette, to win a Big Suit …
NATIONAL WOMEN PHYSICIANS DAY
On February 3, honor the path that female doctors have paved since 1849 as we recognize National Women Physicians Day.
This day marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical …
147 students participated Career Academy Fall 2018. They learned about Resumes and Cover Letters, Interviewing, Professional Communication, Internships, and Career Advancement.
48 students attended 3 or more sessions (on campus or online) and received a Professional Development Certificate. Click on the …
NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY
Fight the workday doldrums on January 28. It’s National Fun At Work Day!
Many people spend a good portion of their lives at work, so why should they not try to enjoy it? While looking …
NATIONAL SALESPERSON DAY
National Salesperson Day is observed on the second Friday in December. This day honors the value and dedication of the professional salesperson as well as the hard work that they perform.
A good salesperson is knowledgeable about his …
When you look at people who’ve achieved stunning success in their fields, it’s difficult to imagine that they weren’t always hurtling down those paths. But each of these five famous figures started off doing something else.
Some spent years or …
Dr. Gina Feliciano, Senior Director of Education for QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) met with Professor Kass’ Psychology of Personality class at the Manhattan campus last week.
Dr. Feliciano spoke about her education and career path. She started …
With the holiday season upon us, we are often invited to office holiday parties. This article from The Muse offers some great tips to help introverts and shy people navigate office holiday parties.
Happy Holidays! – Shannon Hargrove
Don’t …
On Tuesday, November 20, Fatima Abassi and Yolanda Culler of the Office of Citywide Recruitment NYC – DCAS visited the Bronx campus and spoke to students about civil service exams, internships and careers with New York City.
We learned several interesting …
NATIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY
Annually observed on the Wednesday during American Educational Week, National Education Support Professionals Day honors the contributions of school support employees. These support professionals provide invaluable services and are essential partners in the children’s education process.
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