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Solutions (CCS), an international volunteer program based in New York, believes that of the many benefits that arise from doing community work, the biggest one is personal growth. “Volunteering gives people the opportunity to immerse themselves in something different from their everyday experiences,” Santos says. “The life experiences of traveling and being out in the world can be very valuable.” According to Santos, the CCS program works at the grassroots level on sustainable community initiatives. It’s especially active in Central and South America, with programs in Peru, Brazil, Guatemala and elsewhere. In Africa, Ghana is a focus of CCS’s involvement. In total, CCS works in 12 countries and 20 different locations, providing centers for the elderly, programs for the disabled and English education classes. More than 4,000 people volunteer each year. Santos says the organization is open to everyone, with general activities in which even teenagers can participate, as well as more specialized programs that need the skills of professionals. Overall, she says, CCS stresses getting individuals involved in learning about the host country’s people and cultures. “One of the components of our program is the cultural activities,” Santos says. “For example, African Americans who want to learn about people from the diaspora can go to Ghana, or they can go to Brazil and learn about people of African descent there. As you learn of the cultural and historical aspects, you see the connection between your work and how the people react to the things going on around them.” For those who enjoy children, many opportunities are available to tutor and mentor young people all over the country and abroad. For maximum benefit to youngsters, experts say a commitment over time is best. For the volunteer, that time spent with a child can be a mini-vacation – remember the old saying, “A change is as good as a rest.” Throughout the United States, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program needs volunteers in community or schoolbased programs serving children ages 6 to 18. Those who want to work on their Spanish skills can even participate in the Hispanic Mentoring Network. Reaching out to schools, community service programs or your local church will reveal a multitude of opportunities to make your next work break a productive one for those in need. mba Be your own boss and own your own business! Ranked a “World’s Top 51 Fast Food Franchise.” Award-winning Specialty Grilled & Cold Sandwiches. Now offering a Pizza concept. or call Jennifer Ciampa www.tubby.com 800.497.6640 ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME WEBSITE/EMAIL PAGE AstraZeneca www.astrazeneca-us.com 7 C.R. Bard, Inc. www.crbard.com 62 Campbell Soup Company www.careers.campbellsoupcompany.com 74, 75 Chevron www.chevron.com/careers Outside Back Cover Consortium For Graduate Study in Management www.cgsm.org Inside Back Cover Corning, Inc www.corning.com 15 Cummins Inc. www.cummins.com 28 FBI www.FBIjobs.gov 51 FINRA www.finra.org 76, 77 Fordham University www.bnet.fordham.edu 35 National Cooperative Bank www.ncb.coop 27 North Carolina Central (School of Business) www.web.nccu.edu/business 36 Northwest Airlines, Inc. www.nwa.com 9 Roche www.roche.com 27 State Farm Insurance www.statefarm.com Inside Front Cover Tubby’s Grilled Submarines www.tubby.com 113 The University of Texas at Dallas www.utdallas.edu 34 U.S. Department of Labor www.dol.gov 62 Washington Mutual, Inc. www.wamu.com 11 BlackMBA • Spring 2008 113 http://www.tubby.com http://www.astrazeneca-us.com http://www.crbard.com http://careers.campbellsoupcompany.com/ http://www.chevron.com/careers http://www.cgsm.org http://www.corning.com http://www.cummins.com http://www.FBIjobs.gov http://www.finra.org http://www.bnet.fordham.edu http://www.ncb.coop http://web.nccu.edu/business/ http://www.nwa.com http://www.roche.com http://www.statefarm.com http://www.tubby.com http://www.utdallas.edu http://www.dol.gov http://www.wamu.com

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Black MBA - Spring 2008 Passion, Purpose and Power Contents Web Browsing From the President & CEO Up Front Advertising for Change CEO to CEO: Straight Talk with Barbara L. Thomas and Renetta McCann The New Executive Search Wealth Building: A Head Start on Investing and Saving Young Continuing Education: Lifelong Learning is Easier than You Think Making Good: Catching up with some of NBMBAA’s 2007 Scholarship Winners On Campus: Universities Win Grants to Fight Poverty Public Service: Does Your MBA Fit in the Government Sector? Bridge Building: Make a Career of Giving Back Steady Speed: Kim Harris Jones Shares what Drives a Successful Auto Industry Career Financial Planning: A New Way to Work Your MBA Global Focus: Keeping up with the Competition Clock On the Move: Member News, Promotions and More Industry Focus: Biotechnology, Energy, Food & Beverage, Global Media and Entertainment Employer Profiles: Campbell Soup, FINRA Financial Finesse: Denise Hales Harrod and CompuCredit Advocate for the Financially Underserved Creating Lasting Change: GE Impacts Quality of Life in Africa William W. Wells Jr.: Finding Strength in Diversity Leaders of Tomorrow® Community Service Program: NBMBAA® and Wal-Mart Partner to Reward Students Who Give Back Reaching Out: NBMBAA® Chapters Give Back to Their Local Communities How To… Buy a Franchise: Understanding the Basics of Acquiring a Franchise After the Gridiron: Keith Sims – Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Confidential: Paul Hubbard – Papa John’s pizza Strength Through Adversity: Bob and Hortense Bobbitt – McDonald’s On the Ground Floor: Valerie Daniels-Carter – Pizza Hut, Burger King, Auntie Anne’s Use Your Superstar Status: Black Entrepreneurs Break into Japanese Economy Marketing Maven: Odyssey Media Entrepreneur Linda Spradley Dunn Staying the Course: Black Marathoners Share Lessons from the Race Relationship Forum: Soul-Mate Strategies for the Career-Minded Vacations that Matter: Travel to Make a Difference Advertisers Index

Black MBA - Spring 2008

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