Monthly Archives: November 2011

Let the Butterfly Struggle…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

There’s a parable about a new mother who discovered a butterfly struggling mightily to escape its cocoon through a tiny opening at the top. She became concerned when the creature seemed to give up after making no progress. Certain that … Continue reading →

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Now Hiring…

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

North Dakota Oil Boom Creates Thousands of Jobs By Catherine Kim, Jessica Hopper, Harry Smith NBC’s Rock Center http://rockcenter.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/27/8495501-now-hiring-north-dakota-oil-boom-creates-thousands-of-jobs Those hurt hard by the ailing economy are flocking to Williston, N.D., where an oil boom has turned a sleepy prairie … Continue reading →

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Become a Junior Achievement Volunteer…

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

The purpose of Junior Achievement is to teach students about work readiness, entrepreneurship, & financial literacy. Since it’s important to introduce these principles to students at an early age, in the Grand Forks area, we offer Junior Achievement to all … Continue reading →

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