Kirk Lawson, Executive Director of Business Professionals of America on Preparing for Career Success

Lawson, Kirk picKirk Lawson is the Executive Director of Business Professionals of America and leads the organization’s strategic growth. It is the top career and technical student organization aimed at preparing students for successful careers and providing employers with competent and skilled professionals.  In spite of the recent emphasis on a lack of jobs, many decry a lack of skilled workers.  Kirk shares how the organization facilitates:

  • Career exploration
  • Skills and leadership development
  • Assessment of skills
  • Motivation for middle, secondary and post-secondary students.

Learn how this educational organization can impact students and future workers in your local area.

For more from Kirk Lawson, listen to the entire show at 12pm EST/9amPST on Monday, January 31, 2011 or visit www.bpa.org.

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Captain Scotty Smiley, Author of Hope Unseen: The Story of the U.S. Army’s First Blind Active-Duty Officer

SmileyScottyCaptain Scotty Smiley, a West Point graduate, Ranger, and the Army’s only active-duty blind officer, lost his sight in a suicide bomber attack in Iraq. He shares his remarkable journey of faith, hope and courage. Since his injury, he has climbed Mount Rainier, surfed, skied, skydived, completed a triathlon and earned an MBA from Duke University.  He is a recipient of a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and the Army’s prestigious MacArthur Leadership Award.  His inspiring story demonstrates the qualities that enable one to succeed even after a major loss or trauma. His encouragement brings good news to anyone struggling with life’s challenges.

For more from Scotty Smiley, listen to the entire show.