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Robert's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Writing, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
PhD (ABD)
Bachelor's Degree
Workforce Development and Training
SIU
Graduate Degree
Educational/Instructional Technology
National University
Doctorate
PhD online Education
Capella University
Certification
Army Officer Candidate School
US ARMY
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Social and Community Service Managers:
Bachelor's Degree: Workforce Development and Training
Graduate Degree: Educational/Instructional Technology
Doctorate: PhD online Education
Certification: Army Officer Candidate School
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Joined the USAF
2.
Went to school on GI Bill
3.
Joined the USAFR
4.
Continued to go to college
5.
Went to the Army OCS school
6.
Became a commissioned officer
7.
Retired from military with 25 years
8.
Started working with veterans.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
I always herd people say that I could not / would not make it.
How I responded:
I used a simple motto: Everyday I get better and better.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
It took me almost 30 years to earn my BA, degree because I was a father working full-time and went to college on nights and weekends. Once I got going, I never stopped, BA, then BS, then MS, then straight into my PhD studies.