#126: Getting To Know The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch (Part 1)

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Getting to Know the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch. A resume that has volunteerism may help you connect with a company during the job application process. If your resume is sparse or dated, perhaps some community involvement could spice it up!
If you'd like to help make a difference in central Florida wait no further. Join us to hear from Wayne Witczak, Director, of the Florida Sherriff's Youth Ranch.
Did you know they have 7 locations in Central and North Florida? An opportunity to give some of your time, talent, or treasure back may be just what the doctor ordered. Learn how some companies encourage their employees to get involved. Click play now to hear part 1 of our interview!
Chapters
[01:17]
Siemens Energy and Duke Energy team up to volunteer and support the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch!
[02:35]
Getting to know Wayne Witczak, director of the Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch.
[03:53]
Sometimes we can take our freedom and economic situations for granted.
[05:27]
For 65 years the Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches serves children 5 years old and up. Transitioning them from abused, abandoned, and neglected to safe, loving environments with education.
[07:26]
Regardless if you're looking to volunteer or for your next job, there's a common theme. Get to know those organizations.
[08:37]
Wayne suggests "Find your passion...My passion feeds me and my family."
[11:46]
Wayne recalls finding a newspaper job posting and how that lead to his next opportunity.
[14:07]
Smaller non-profits can be one financial gift away from closure.
[15:07]
Craig and Wayne shared a common job during their high school years.
[18:10]
"It's always easier to find a job when you have a job."
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/011-is-my-resume-old
[21:20]
Wayne talks about his career error.
[22:55]
It's important to recognize if you're burning out.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/014-i-just-cant
[25:54]
You need strong emotional intelligence to take an accurate self-inventory.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/040-becoming-aware-of-your-emotional-intelligence
[27:04]
Avoid burning bridges today so that you can reap rewards later.
[31:17]
"A job or position doesn't control me, it's a step on my journey."
[33:04]
Wisdom tells us when and how to use the knowledge we've obtained.
[35:48]
You can't soar like an eagle when you're hanging around with turkeys.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/097-how-to-find-your-weak-spot-part-1
Mentioned Links
Siemens Energy Support Volunteering
Duke Energy Volunteerism
CGME: Ep 11 Is My Resume Old?
CGME: Ep 14 I Just Can't (If You're exhausted check this episode out!)
CGME: Ep 40 Becoming Aware of Your Emotional Intelligence