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Enactus club ‘legacy project’ created to empower women Diana Chavira Sports editor The local Enactus group is working on a “legacy project,” using the name of E-closet for a area being renovated in the old dorms on campus. The project is, in part, to collect business attire for women interviewing for jobs. Enactus is a worldwide organization, according to Seward adviser Lisa Kennedy, and each chapter is responsible for devising a chapter project, and more specifically, a “legacy” project that Enactus could base its club on. Kennedy added that the E-closet would be built up each year, and that it is, in every respect, a women’s empowering project as well. The purpose for the E-closet is to help women transition back into the workforce after not being employed for some time or for the first time. The process of getting women to the E-closet starts with organizations such as Liberal Area Rape Crisis Center, Stepping Stone Shelter, and even the Colvin Learning Center referring women back to it. From there, E-closet representatives meet with the women by appointment, and have a one-onone meeting to get to know them. Other advantages provided for women who visit the E-closet are help with creating a resume and hands-on practice with interview skills. Women who are referred to the project also make appointments with “personal shoppers,” who Kennedy described as “mentors from the community” or even team members from Enactus. The personal shoppers paired with the job seekers will help give them a
complete head-to-toe makeover in regards to clothing, which also includes shoes, shapewear, accessories, and purses. Included with the make-over, Seward cosmetology students will also be providing a free hair and make-up session. Kennedy hopes that in doing all of this. the women who go out for an interview will go out with confidence. Kennedy added that once employment is secured, these women are welcome to come back to receive up to two weeks worth of clothing to mix and match. “Our goal is to keep encouraging them to stay in the workplace,” Kennedy said. Enactus would also like to provide continued support by offering a women’s professional group. “All of the women that are helped through the E-closet will meet together at a minimum of one night a month,” Kennedy explained. Challenges, family transitions, and current work situations are just a few of the topics that will be covered in the support group. In addition, the women’s professional group will have member from the community available to partner with women who attend the support group. This member of the community will be go-to person for questions and concerns at any time. “That is the big picture of it all,” Kennedy said, as she wrapped up the details of the project. In doing all of this, Kennedy added that a major point of the E-closet was to make women feel “so pampered and so taken care of.”
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SCCC/ATS student and presidential scholar Evan Thornton grinds some excess off of his structural metal project in the Area Technical School’s welding shop.
Welding sparks interest for presidential scholar Christie Proctor Crusader staff Seward County Community College/Area Technical School welding student Evan Thornton’s interest in welding started out small. “My freshman year of high school, I helped a friend build a flat bed for his pick up. He taught me a few things, and I’ve loved welding ever since. “ Thornton is looking to finish his classes by the end of the year and find a job in metal construction. Some people enter the field and get an entry-level job as a helper, carrying equipment and assisting an experienced welder, but that didn’t appeal to Thornton. “Going to school helps out a lot,” Thornton explained. “A degree isn’t required but it makes it easier to get a job.”
Welding appeals to Thornton because it’s interesting. “You just take a pile of metal and make something out of it,” he said. It’s not as easy as it sounds, though. “Welding is about 90 percent math,” he added. “I wasn’t good at math, but it’s simple math, so I’m OK.” According to his instructors, he is more than OK. “Evan is our presidential scholar, the cream of the crop,” John Massey, Thornton’s welding instructor and adviser, said.“He always attends class, is never late and stays late most nights. He does quality work.” Larry McLemore, Industrial Technology division chair, said, “Evan is a huge asset to SCCC, and will be a huge asset in his community.” Massey noted, “For his age, his work ethic is astounding.” It’s not just his work ethic that drives Thornton. He loves a chal-
lenge. He once built a 17-foot wheelchair ramp with a 10-by-10 foot deck on the front of a house. “I had to rent equipment, and think a lot about the inclines to get it right.” Whenever Thornton isn’t welding away in the Area Technical School shop, he practices his guitar. “I’m pretty decent. I know quite a few songs, but I can never remember a song when I’ve got a guitar in my hands,” he said. He doesn’t have a lot of free time to practice, though. “I go back home and work a lot.” Home is back with his parents in Boise City, Okla. Before he could use his father’s equipment, Thornton relied on his high school’s equipment. “I never really took the welding classes in high school,” Thornton said. “I was just always around the shop.”
How to dress for a job interview Arm candy and jewelry should stay simple and classy for a job interview or for work. Nothing too over the top is appropriate. Necklaces can add or take away from a look. Too long or too chunky can be a turnoff.
Clothing for an interview will follow similar guidelines as clothes worn for work. Tops should never be too low-cut, and pants and pencil skirts are more work appropriate than anything at fingertip length.
Shoes can make a big difference in comfort for the day. Heels worn to a job interview or to work should not be too high. This would leave stilletto heels out of the question. Sensible is the way to go.
Presentation is an important part of showing up for a job interview. Hair should be neatly done along with make-up. A natural make-up look with appropriate highlights and contouring is best.
Accessories to complete the business look are important. Choosing the right purse can be the finishing touch to a classy business look.
Trick-or-Treat Street provides safe environment for campus visitors Dallas Kelling Crusader staff Seward County Community College/Area Technical School will host Trick- or- Treat Street from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, to give campus clubs a chance to interact with the community. Last year the event had around 1,000 people come through the doors.
Trick- or- Treat Street has been around for about 15 years. Wade Lyon, director of student life and leadership, has attended Trickor-Treat Street for the past eight years. “It’s fun to see the community and college interact with each other,” Lyon said. He said everyone is welcome to attend this event, with no set age restriction. It’s a convenient event because
trick-or-treaters can come to one general location have a bag filled with candy by the time they leave. The event will start in the Student Union building, and, after going through and seeing and doing the activities planned, the trick-or-treaters may then go across to the Student Living Center. At the Student Living Center, the first floor will hand out candy
to the trick-or-treaters. On the second floor, there will be haunted hallways for those who are looking for a little fright. “The community really supports us and we want to be able to give back to the community,” Lyon said. The event strives to provide a safe, fun environment. If trick-or-treaters attend Trick-or-Treat Street, the weather isn’t an issue. They can come
inside the union for treats. Attendees can expect multiple SCCC/ATS clubs and organizations at the event such as the Phi Theta Kappa club, which will have small plastic pumpkins with numbers on the bottom of them and what ever the number is on the bottom of the pumpkin is how many pieces of candy the trick-or-treater will receive. Other clubs and organizations that will be working at the Trick-
or-Treat Street are Pathways, Sigma Chi Chi, the International Students Organization, Kylix Art Club, Students Promoting Educational Careers, Block and Bridle, the Crusader, and the SCCC/ATS Wellness Center. Booths will have activities available for the visitors and will hand out candy as well.
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