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Public-Private Partnerships in Education Go Viral

When we began the Global Workforce Initiative (GWI) at the Georgia Department of Education, we thought our biggest challenge would be convincing businesses to get involved with the K-12 education community. Although the “skills gap” in our workforce is universally … Continue reading

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Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink

Amazingly, a couple of months have passed since the Zambia trip. You may recall that the graduation at the Helen De Vos School was a smashing success, attended by two Cabinet Ministers and a number of other dignitaries, the computer … Continue reading

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Not Standing Idly By

Quick – name the top 3 mistakes you’ve made in your career! Didn’t take long, did it? Now, how about the top 3 successes in your career? My guess is that this one took a little longer. Why? Well, to … Continue reading

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Zambia Epilogue: Busting Out of the Comfort Zone

Back in the U.S. – sort of! Ironically, due to the length (17 hours) and timing (overnight) of the flight back from Johannesburg, I got a fair amount of sleep, so the first day back home wasn’t bad. Day Two … Continue reading

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Towards Sustainability

Do you remember when business was “all business” – your Dad worked his tail off, came home, had a drink, complained about work and then played golf all weekend? (well I guess it wasn’t all that bad . . .) … Continue reading

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Getting started

Successful business endeavors are dependent upon successful communities. YellowPark Garden recognizes the confluence of economic and social development interests, and therefore is engaged in a variety of not-for-profit and philanthropic endeavors in addition to our capitalistic endeavors. We view all … Continue reading

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