Blog Buddy--Communications: Keith Jameson (Part 2)

That's not to say college is a magic key. I've always been proud of my
dad. He had a high school education and never went to college, but
applied himself, took entry level jobs to learn a trade and became a
draftsman at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company designing conveyor belt and
overhead transport systems -- a job that normally requires a college
degree. But staying in school, taking the math and engineering courses
and applying himself helped him down a career path he enjoyed and
excelled at. The importance of education on his life was not lost on me...

Check back next week for more about Keith Jameson.

Blog Buddy--Communications: Keith Jameson (Part 1)

The importance of a good education hit me during summer jobs. Before my
freshman year in college and the summer between my freshman and
sophomore years, I worked factory jobs to earn money for college. One
job was at a factory that made storm doors and the other at a factory
that produced auto body filler putty. As nice as the employees were and
as hard and diligently as they worked, I saw what life would be like for
me without an education. Many people enjoy factory work, excel at it and
make a good home and support a family from it. But I knew I would not
like working in a factory for the rest of my life, and that experience
and exposure impressed upon me the importance of applying myself
academically -- to get use my grades and high school diploma to earn a
college degree and work at a job I enjoyed...

Check back next week for more about Keith Jameson.

Welcome from Program Coordinator

Welcome, I am so excited to begin this dialogue with you. As the Program Coordinator this initiative is extremely valuable to me. Education is one of the most vital and fundamental elements to being successful. The value of education has deep roots for me. My parents made sure that I received the best education that they could provide. As it has often been said, “my parents didn’t play when it came to school.” I remember how hard they pushed me to do well and demanded that I brought home good grades. My mom once said, “that it was her job to go to work and take care of me, and the only job that I had was to go to school.” That has stayed with me and has been the source of my success. I faced many challenges that could have disrupted my path. The biggest one was becoming a mother my sophomore year in high school. Nevertheless, I was determined to give my child all that I had and more. I knew I could not do this without an education. Therefore, I completed high school, went to college and will be graduating with a Master’s Degree this August. Many of you will face the same challenges and more but there is always hope. With dedication, inspiration, role models, and motivation you too can be a success.

There is promise in grooming thinkers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and scholars. Education Pays – Get Yours is an initiative that champions that promise. Not only do we want our children to know how imperative an education is to their lives but we also want to send that message to the community at large. We welcome your comments, suggestions, and feedback. We want to know what your challenges are and what inspires you. In addition please check the website, www. policy-bridge.org/educationpays , for more information and activities.
Let’s Talk!!!

Sincerely,
Ashley R. Evans
Program Coordinator
PolicyBridge Inc.

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Hello, kids. I am a career journalist. My second worst education move was playing around in high school and getting low grades. I remember selling encyclopedias door-to-door one summer (ugh ! ) when I ran into a guy who offered me a paying job as a copyboy for the Kansas City Star Newspaper. It jumped started my career as a reporter and I later went on to teach at some of the top journalism schools in the country. What is the lesson here?"