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Patrick Pingel, Mandy Gibbons, Candy Yoder More Information
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The Early Learning Center at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart will become an inter-generational learning center. The benefits of intergenerational programming for children is evident as they experience enhanced learning, social development, and changing perceptions of older adults. Older adults in residence experience physical, mental and emotional health benefits and enrichment. Mutual learning, mutual benefit.
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Guests:
- Patrick PingelChief Executive OfficerHubbard Hill
https://hubbardhill.org/ - Mandy GibbonsDirectorEarly Learning Center at Hubbard Hill
https://elcelkhart.com/ - Candy YoderChief Program OfficerCommunity Foundation of Elkhart County
https://www.inspiringgood.org/
Additional Resources:
- A Model for the Future of Aging
- 5 Benefits of Putting a Preschool in a Nursing Home
- The Power of Proximity: Co-Locating Childcare and Eldercare Programs
- Intergenerational programs: What can school-age children and older people expect from them? A systematic review
- In a Japanese Nursing Home, Some Workers Are Babies
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- Patrick PingelChief Executive OfficerHubbard Hill
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Jess Koscher, Adell Badgett, Latonya Jennings More Information
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HustleSBE is a program for Minority and Female business owners who have been in business at least one year. The educational program helps students focus on exploring new solutions for their customers, generate new ideas, and streamline business practices to create a solid foundation for continued growth and expansion.
Guests:
- Jess KoscherFounding MemberHustleSBE
https://southbendelkhart.org/hustlesbe/ - Adell BadgettHustleSBE Graduate/ Business OwnerDellstar VR
https://www.dellstarvr.com/ - Latonya JenningsHustleSBE Graduate/Business OwnerMiss Hunnie's Cleaning Service
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063951647402
Additional Resources:
- Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. But the job isn’t easy.
- US Small Business Administration - Minority-owned businesses
- Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO)
- Business Grants for Black Women: 18 Options and Resources
- 1 million Black Businesses by 2030
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- Jess KoscherFounding MemberHustleSBE
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Kat Amundson, Melissa Frost, Michelle McCoskey More Information
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River St. Joe, a Michigan-based farm-to-table restaurant in Buchanan, and Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, have teamed up to promote women and girls pursuing careers in the sciences. Both organizations emphasize the importance of exposing girls at a young age to areas of STEM and encourage them to not be limited in what they want to do. Introducing girls to successful and empowering female role models is the first step.
Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode
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Guests:
- Kat AmundsonOperations ManagerRiver St. Joe
- Melissa FrostScience TeacherBuchanan High School
- Michelle McCoskeyDirector of EducationFernwood Botanical Garden
Additional Resources:
- The Untold History of Women in Science and Technology
- How Women and Girls are Changing the World in Science
- PBS Kids SciGirls
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- Kat AmundsonOperations ManagerRiver St. Joe
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Bill Bergan, Rian Camacho, Jaishonna Allen, George Anthony, An'Taja Taylor, Frank Gonzalez, Devonte Jones More Information
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Known for its opportunities for a “second chance,” the Discovery Academy in Berrien Springs is an alternative education high school for students who didn’t work well in traditional learning environments. Through unique programs such as Job Genius and Math Prisms (a virtual reality math class), students find themselves excelling in this go-at-your-own-pace environment.
Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode
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Guests:
- Bill BerganCreator and DirectorDiscovery Academy
- Rian CamachoStudentDiscovery Academy
- Jaishonna AllenStudentDiscovery Academy
- George AnthonyStudentDiscovery Academy
- An'Taja TaylorStudentDiscovery Academy
- Frank GonzalezProctorDiscovery Academy
- Devonte JonesWorkforce CoordinatorDiscovery Academy
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- Bill BerganCreator and DirectorDiscovery Academy
