SMC Education Services LLC

09/03/2026

🎖️🏢 💼 Workforce Wednesday 📊📈🎖️

🔥 Hot Job of the Week 🔥

A Leading Private Security and Protective Services Organization is seeking Military Veterans to fill Unarmed Security Officer positions in Bridgeport, AL. The company offers a great benefits package. This is another great opportunity for Transitioning Service Members or those looking to establish a new career with a leading company.

This position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, Reservists, and members of the National Guard. To apply for this position, please log in to/register your VetJobs profile at www.vetjobs.com, click on "Job Seekers" tab and "Search For Jobs" to search for:

Req 482300BR

JOB DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a professional manner.
• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or vehicle.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High school education or equivalent (GED).
• Must have or be able to obtain a Security License.
• Must have a flexible schedule.
• Must have up to date identification in order to complete an I-9 form.
• Must be able to work a standing post for 8-hour shifts or longer.
• Ability to interact with the public in a direct and professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to participate in the company's pre-employment screening process.

Best Regards,
Mike Del Rio

Questions about this opportunity?

Michael A. Del Rio
Senior Recruiter Connect™ Specialist
Command Master Chief, U.S. Navy (Retired)
📞 210-544-7530
📧 [email protected]

VetJobs:
www.vetjobs.com

Military Spouse Jobs:
https://www.militaryspousejobs.org/

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💼 Harrison & Associates International LLC 💼

Harrison & Associates International LLC has introduced a new professional development opportunity: The AI Professional Practice Series.

It is a five-course, self-paced series designed specifically for career and workforce development professionals who want practical, responsible ways to use AI in their work.

The series moves from foundational AI literacy to guided professional application, with career and workforce-specific examples, hands-on practice, and participant-developed portfolio work products.

Individual Course: $79
Complete Five-Course Series: $325

The complete series includes 8.5 continuing education hours, five portfolio work products, individual course certificates, and the AI Professional Practice Series Certificate of Completion.

Learn more and register:
https://www.fasttrackcdf.com/pd-registration

Questions?

Contact:
Melyssa Harrison
Founder and Principal
Professional Service: Chair-Elect, NCDA Training and Education Council (TEC)

NCDA FCD Master Trainer | GCDF Instructor | SCDA Instructor | CMCS | GCDF | CWDP

Harrison & Associates International LLC
Home of the Fast Track Career Development Courses
8 Sunrise Drive | Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 275-9074
[email protected]

https://FastTrackCDF.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melyssah/
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💼 UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS & RESOURCES 💼

💙 The Blue Star Careers Corner

Member Drop-In Q&A Session: Resume Review, Job Support & Career Brainstorming
📅 September 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM PDT
We're here to support your job search in real time! Bring your questions, resume, job applications, and ideas.
Event information: https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/events/288312

Googler Bi-Weekly Meetups for Active Google Certification Learners!
📅 September 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Keep your learning momentum going by joining our optional bi-weekly Google Learning Community Meet & Greet.
Event information: https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/topics/29333/events/281911

REMOTE WORK OPTIONS | For All Blue Star Career Members!
📅 September 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Join Our Monthly Remote Work Workshop for Blue Star Career Members!
Event information: https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/topics/29333/events/232176

Higher Ed Virtual Career Fair By HERC Jobs
📅 September 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Interact, network, and explore exciting employment opportunities in higher education! Connect with top universities, colleges, research institutions, and educational organizations at our HERC Jobs Higher Ed Virtual Career Fairs. Registration is free for job seekers.
Event information: https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/topics/29333/events/282478

More Blue Star Families events:
https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/topics/29333/events

Layoff support resources:
https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/topics/29333/page/resources

Join Blue Star Families:
https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/signup
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🌟 VirtForce – Training Reminder🌟

Check out this opportunity from our MilSpouse Bestie, Kimber Hill, CEO of VirtForce.

💻 The AI Advantage
📅 September 17 at 1:00 PM EST
Learn how AI is changing the workplace and how you can use it as a tool to support your career.
https://page.jobs.virtforce.us/AiAdvantage

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💡 Workforce Wednesday Article 💡

Your Job Title Is Not Your Career: Build Beyond the Position

One of the easiest things to do when we have been in a position for a while is to begin defining ourselves by our job title.

“I’m an analyst.”
“I’m an administrative assistant.”
“I’m a teacher.”
“I’m a program manager.”
“I’m a GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12.”

But your job title is not your career.

Your job title describes the position you currently hold. Your career includes the knowledge you have gained, the problems you have solved, the people you have helped, the skills you have developed, and the experiences you are continuing to build. That distinction matters.

You can be excellent at your current job and still prepare for what comes next. In fact, you should.

Professional development does not mean you are planning to leave your organization. Updating your résumé does not mean you are unhappy. Taking a course does not mean you think you know everything. Asking for a developmental assignment does not mean you are dissatisfied with your current responsibilities.
It means you are taking responsibility for your career.

Think about the last year.
What new skill have you developed?
What problem did you solve?
What responsibility did you take on that was not originally part of your position?
What training or certification did you complete?
What measurable difference did your work make?
Who have you learned from, and who have you helped develop?

Leadership is not limited to supervisors or people with “leader” in their title. Everyone has opportunities to lead, encourage, share knowledge, set an example, and help develop the people around them. You are a leader too, so act accordingly.

And here is an important one:
Could you explain your value without simply repeating your job description?

Sometimes we become so focused on doing the job in front of us that we stop paying attention to the career we are building around it.
Then an opportunity appears.
A promotion opens.
An organization restructures.
A new supervisor arrives.
Technology changes the work.
A dream position becomes available.
Or life simply takes us in another direction.

That is not the time to start trying to remember everything you accomplished during the last three years.

Keep track of your accomplishments while they are happening. Continue learning. Build relationships. Volunteer for opportunities that stretch you, and dare I say, even scare you. Understand how your work contributes to the larger mission. Keep your résumé current, even when you are not actively looking for another job.
Always think positively, and most importantly, don’t be afraid to fail.

And do not limit your professional identity to the title printed underneath your name. The position you hold today is part of your professional journey, but it does not define your entire career.

Your career is the story you are still writing.

💡 Workforce Wednesday Question: If your job title disappeared tomorrow, what skills, accomplishments, knowledge, and experience would you still bring to the table?

That answer tells you much more about your career than your title ever could.

Now let’s get at it! I believe in you!

P.S. And yes, that’s a generated image inspired by my real puppies. Their management style is questionable, but their enthusiasm is unmatched.😂🐾💙

~Stacie

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💙 About SMC Education Services LLC 💙

After many years supporting workforce development and career readiness, I've seen firsthand how one certification, one internship, one networking conversation, or even one application can change the direction of someone's career.

That's why I'm committed to helping others prepare for what's next.
SMC Education Services LLC helps students, professionals, veterans, military spouses, career changers, and emerging leaders prepare for future opportunities through:

💼 Professional Résumé Reviews
🎤 Interview Preparation
🧠 Career Coaching
📈 LinkedIn & Professional Branding
🎓 Workforce Readiness
🌟 Leadership Development
📚 Study Skills & Academic Success Coaching

Whether you're preparing for your first job, transitioning from military service, changing careers, returning to the workforce, pursuing leadership opportunities, or simply looking for guidance and encouragement, I'm here to help you move forward with purpose and confidence.

Learn more about available services, resources, and coaching opportunities:
https://smceduservices.com/

I believe in you. 💙

~ Stacie M. Coote, M.B.A., CPCC, CPRW, CSCC, CFJST®, CFCC®
Your Boutique Coach

09/02/2026

🎨 Celebrating Four Years at Lowe Mill! 💜💚

Four years ago, I took a leap of faith and opened my studio at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment. Today, I am incredibly proud of how far I’ve come and grateful for every opportunity this journey has brought me—from gaining exposure and networking to building meaningful connections with families, children, and art lovers of all ages.

One of my greatest joys is sharing my Abstract Art Bar and my love for abstract art. Abstract art allows us to see the world differently, and each person can interpret it through their own experiences and seasons of life.

First, I give all honor and thanks to God, because none of this would be possible without Him. I’m also deeply grateful for my supportive husband, my family, my wonderful friends, everyone who has offered encouragement and mentorship along the way, and especially my Lowe Mill family.

I know there is still plenty of work ahead and much more room for me to grow—but that is what the journey is all about. I will continue learning, striving, creating, and moving forward with faith and purpose.

Thank you to everyone who has visited, created, supported, shared, or simply encouraged me!

Planning a birthday, family gathering, team-building event, or holiday celebration? Let’s create something amazing—book your art party with Creative Arts by Melanie, LLC today! 🎨✨

09/02/2026

🚨INCREDIBLE: 56-year-old grandmother Vickie Williams-Tillman jumped onto a violent attacker's back to save a police officer's life.

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Vickie was running morning errands when she saw a police officer in a heated argument with a suspect on the side of the road. Before the officer could react, the suspect tackled him, grabbed his heavy flashlight, and began violently bashing the officer over the head while trying to pull his service weapon from its holster.

While other cars drove right past, Vickie pulled onto the grass, leaped out of her car, and jumped straight onto the violent attacker's back. She locked her arms around him, pulling his hands off the officer's gun and holding him off until backup sirens began blaring down the street.

Police Chief Carl Dabadie credited Vickie with saving the officer's life on the spot, awarding her the department's highest civilian honor.

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