Several Leaders – One Team - Changed Lives

Last year, New Directions Career Center celebrated 30 years of service to Central Ohio job seekers. We celebrated the thousands of inspiring clients who discovered themselves within the sanctuary of our Center.  We celebrated transformed lives and realized dreams.  In short, we celebrated the generations of women transformed by passion coupled with hard work.

Hard work is something the staff at New Directions Career Center knows a thing or two about.   We have great leaders that work together to achieve mended lives, build confidence levels, discover hidden dreams, and help women nurture and realize those dreams. We recognize that every woman who passes through New Directions Career Center has a story. We assist each one to complete their next chapter with direction and focus.

People talk about building teams, working as a team, and being a team player, but few understand how to create the experience of teamwork or how to develop an effective team. NDCC strives every day to prove that we understand we are part of something larger than ourselves. Our success rate proves that our team is successful. What contributes to this success?

We communicate. We collaborate. We coordinate. We embrace the responsibility to work together effectively. By understanding the roles and responsibilities each of us has, we can apply our knowledge to ensure all aspects of our goals are met. We work with our clients to encourage self-confidence, participation and forward thinking. We help remove barriers to promote value, dreams and personal success.

Each woman that enters the New Directions Program is treated with respect. Some women experience worth for the first time. Each individual’s purpose is discovered in new and innovative ways. We work together to provide healthy appreciation for diversity, problem solving and significant discoveries.

Everything we do is geared toward delivering our clients a successful path to freedom and empowerment. At Women of Promise, our annual fundraiser recognizing exceptional women who overcame tremendous obstacles to achieve personal as well as professional success, we witness firsthand the power of individual transformation.  It’s not uncommon to hear honorees say, “I was encouraged to dream without any barriers”, “I learned that I had value.  I had something to offer the world”, and “I learned that I had to take care of myself before I could be prepared to care for others," only motivates us to do more, care more, and reach further.

With 100% of our graduates completing a career plan and over 70% attaining economic self-sufficiency, NDCC is proud of its leadership and teamwork. Our dedication to embrace life and value all people is what makes us endeavor to work together even harder to guarantee a victorious future for every woman who participates in our programs. 

At New Directions Career Center, we have clear expectations of our team and our clients. NDCC delivers career counseling, employment-related education, life skills training and job placement services. The importance of each team member’s contribution starts with their ability to be visionary leaders. (Visit our staff bios to learn about each significant person that works to bring empowerment and belief into the lives of women.)

Ultimately, the Center’s cutting-edge career development services empower individuals to achieve their goals through fulfilling, economically sustaining employment.  But it’s about more than a job.  Simply put, our mission advocates each woman’s right to work her chosen passion.  Lives get changed here!

Change Lives and Have Fun Doing It!

At New Directions Career Center, your contributions go a long way toward making a difference in many lives. We use the funds we receive to provide programs, training, and support for women in transition, and we experience measurable and sustainable success. I know how difficult it has been in this economy for people to afford the basics like food and fuel, so I’m touched and often amazed at the level of support we receive from individuals and organizations in our community. I think people feel good about giving to New Directions because they know they’re making a great investment in the future.

We do try to make fundraising fun. Last week, we held A New Season, A New Direction Party, featuring Shawn Ireland from The Shawn Ireland Show (S.I.S). The party was co-hosted by The S.I.S. Club Care Corps, Jessica Germain from Germain Honda of Dublin and The Key4Women professional group. We enjoyed appetizers, desserts and wine & spring cocktail tastings, as well as a silent auction and entertainment. What a fabulous night!

If you missed out on the opportunity to attend, we have a number of other events coming up this summer that will give you the chance to have some fun while helping change lives. Here’s a few to add to your calendar:

Tuesday June 7, 2011

Shop from the City's Best Closets!
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Wine/Hors d'oeuvres 5-7 PM)
Second Chance Consignment Boutique (Grandview)

Enjoy a special opportunity to shop this unique ladies' consignment boutique. All day (June 7) 20% of your purchase price will be donated to NDCC! Bring a friend and enjoy shopping for classic & trendy styles, high-end designer clothes, vintage fashions, and accessories! From 5-7 PM, enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres, & hear from a graduate of New Directions Career Center. 

Saturday August 6, 2011

Wine Tasting
7:00 – 10:00 PM
The Danter's

Join us for a fun evening with seven different and unique wines to compliment tapas and desserts in the home of NDCC Executive Director, Linda Danter and her husband, Ken. A silent auction and raffle are also featured. Limited tickets are available – cost is $75 per person.

Monday August 22, 2011

Driving for New Directions
1:00 PM Shotgun Start for this Golf Classic
Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club

Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club will host the Center's 3rd Annual Golf Classic. The event will finish with awards, prizes, appetizers and a raffle. Individuals and/or foursomes are welcome, as well as Corporate and Hole sponsorships. Cost is$125 per individual or $500 for a foursome.