START now!
This is the start of a new calendar year, which for many is a period of time when reflection on current life and next steps occurs. It is these next steps, as you can imagine, that can cause some anxiety.
In his book, “Anxious for Nothing,” author Max Lucado writes about the anxiety that surrounds our desires to experience something better in life and the next steps required for removing the anxiety associated with simply getting started.
Unfortunately, many people seem to find themselves on the bank of what he calls the “if only” river. He describes how individuals are anxious about making the necessary changes to remove the anxiety and cross into that better life. Instead, we make these “if only” statements. If only my job was more fulfilling. If only I made more money. If only I had finished college. If only I had not dropped out of high school.
If you have ever made one of these “if only” statements, now is your time to cross that metaphorical “if only” river and come to the Career Resource Center of Brown County. Do not make the mistake of saying, “if only I had contacted the CRC to help.”
2021 is your year to take your next step, replace the anxiety with effort, and remove those “if only” statements for good. The CRC offers a place for you to be yourself and start at your preferred starting point. Whatever it is that makes you anxious about taking that next step into post-secondary education, a high school diploma, a better career, a new job, etc., we are here to help you START now.
Maybe you need a listening ear to help you discern your next career step. Call us. We have a career coach who can help you START now.
Did you drop out of high school? We have certified teachers who can help you START now on your path to achieving the high school equivalency.
Are you thinking about going back to college but don’t know how to pay for it? Our CRC director can connect you to several financial aid options that will allow you to START now.
Are you unemployed or underemployed? START now with our Work ONE representative who will review training opportunities, resume suggestions and job listings that will get you where you want to be.
“If only” you would START now by identifying the first step toward your goal.
Here’s what you can do to START now. Email me at [email protected] or look at our website, www.browncountyschools.com/crc.
Pick up the phone today and dial 812-988-5880. I promise there will be a friendly person who will take your call and listen.
You can remove all anxiety around knowing what to say by using these words: I want a better quality of life. How can the CRC help me?
January is the best time to START. Many of our classes begin in March, so registering and securing your financial assistance needs to START now!
Christy Wrightsman is the director of the Career Resource Center of Brown County. She can be reached at 812-988-5880 or cwrightsman@brown countyschools.com.
