March 2022 - Philo4Thought

HYPLife

March 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE

WELCOME BACK!

March is the month that the Greek community joins to celebrate the rich legacies of our culture and unflappable faith as we honor the anniversary of our Independence Day on the 25th. It’s an opportunity to remember and educate others about heroism, perseverance, pride and the many wonderful qualities for which Greek communities and individuals are historically recognized.

We invite you to relax and enjoy this month’s issue of #HYPLife. As always, our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers and viewers! As always, upcoming events are listed along with advisory tips and resources.

FREE Tickets to Philo4Thought’s Annual Symposium are available until March 25th. Additional tickets are available through May 10th. All are welcome to register. Additional 50% reductions are available to students and Philo4Thought Passport Members who are interested in attending.

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Kalo Mina kai Xronia Polla!

Warm regards to all those celebrating their name days, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Wishing the best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths.

Special Recognition

The following initiatives are recognized for their unprecedented efforts in giving back to the community on a regular basis. More about each of these organizations will be shared at our annual Spring Symposium on May 14th: https://philo4thought.org/sb-strategies.

Data-to-Design Student Training Cohort: Your Instructional Designer is running a cohort in March 2022 for participating community leaders and students to consult in a mock think tank setting for an hour to allow students to develop their professional training and experience as young entrepreneurs. Specific focus includes support and problem-solving for female business leaders and managers of large and mid-sized companies while students practice holding the role of consulting in a closed-circuit course platform. Email Your Instructional Designer directly to participate.
Training & Mentorship Initiative: Roos Advisors runs an advisory service in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center, providing intervention services (including counseling, and case management) for companies and families. They offer a free Zoom support hotline every Thursday (10am-11:30am EST). To request a free Zoom consult, please email Roos Advisors directly and mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought on HYPLife!
Outstanding Philhellenic Outreach & Support: New Skills Academy (US & UK) has collaborated with the Clarion Housing initiative, Clarion Futures Jobs & Training, in the UK. This Social Value community outreach project offers members of Housing Associations and charitable organizations free and low-cost education via the New Skills Academy training platform, with unlimited access to any course in the entire course catalogue for 12 months. Naz Kauser, Operations Manager for the Clarion Futures Jobs & Training initiative offered wonderful feedback about the advancement and employment of participants in this program, sharing that New Skills Academy “have been working very closely with Clarion’s Futures delivery team across East Anglia, providing a diverse portfolio of virtual courses for our participants…80% completed their course[s] and moved into employment in 2021.” After having a successful first year, this initiative will continue on in the UK. Philo4Thought will also continue working with New Skills Academy as part of our mutual commitment to helping people enter or return to the workforce here in the US.

Featured Young Professional of the Month

Anna Pierratos, President St. John’s University Hellenic Society
Maria Triantafillou, Vice President St. John’s University Hellenic Society
Antigoni Zoupa, Secretary St. John’s University Hellenic Society
Constantine Lascarides, Treasurer St. John’s University Hellenic Society

Anna Pierratos

Internet Researcher; Pre-Law Student; President, SJU Hellenic Society

Maria Triantafilliou

Student, Biomedical Science; Vice President, SJU Hellenic Society

Antigoni Zoupa

Prelaw Student; Secretary, SJU Hellenic Society

Constantine Lascarides

Undergraduate Studies; Treasurer, SJU Hellenic Society

Spring Fundraising

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others! Support our Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!

To learn more about our fundraising initiatives and sponsorship levels, please click here.
To sponsor an event or make a donation, please select from one of the following options:

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Pay-It-Forward Method (New Skills Academy Courses)

- Learn a new skill and gain additional incentive rewards towards future classes as you give back to the community! For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought! Visit our “Courses & Training” menu for a list of available classes. New Skills also offers additional rewards (and free classes) for returning clients.

Pay-It-Forward Method (Menousis “Zoom To Greece” Dance Series)

- Enjoy a few hours of Greek dance, history and culture as you give back to the community! For every online “Zoom to Greece” dance class you take ($65 monthly flat rate) a percentage of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought at the end of the year. To register, please contact our colleague Paraskevas Ntompros.

PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Philo4Thought Events & Services

Philo4Thought’s 2022 Spring Symposium (Saturday, May 14th @11AM): Online Preregistration is required. FREE Registration through March 25th. Early Bird Tickets through May 10th. All are welcome to register. Additional 50% reductions are available to students and Philo4Thought Passport Members who are interested in attending (passcode NewYou2022).

Affiliate Events & Services

NHSA Annual Spring Convention (March 18-20): The National Hellenic Students Association of North America is hosting its annual Spring Convention in San Francisco! Join the parea this semester to network with the featured guest speakers to connect with young professionals from across North America. For event details, please click here.

Mentoring & Coaching Schedule (September 2021-May 2022):
- Free Philo4Thought Online Office Hours (first Wednesday of the month, 1pm-2pm): These are free small group chat sessions. All participants are expected to uphold the safe space standards outlined in our Terms & Conditions. To sign up, please email us.
- Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1): To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)
- Affiliate Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly and mention — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought!

Winter Workshops, Training & Seminars: As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design, Giraffes Consulting, the University of Kentucky and other affiliate organizations.
- Weekly (11am-1:30pm EST) Zoom To Greece Weekly Dance Workshop & Fundraiser: By popular demand, our friends at Μενούσης Ελληνικοί Λαϊκοί Χοροί (Menousis Dance Studios) will continue hosting their Zoom To Greece Program! Details are as follows: Zoom to Greece is a Virtual Glimpse into Greece through Traditional Music & Dance featuring Paraskevas Ntompros and his Menousis Hellenic Dance Association team. Search your heritage, find your roots, discover Greece through dances and music straight from the source! Includes Weekly 2 hour lessons; Music, photos and link materials; Extra online theoretical course every two months about the dances and their roots. (A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Philo4Thought Hellenic Mentoring Initiative, which helps empower and inspire today’s youth.) $65 Monthly Fee. To register, please contact Paraskevas Ntompros.
- 2-Part Training (Saturday, March. 12th & March. 19th) Philo4Thought Mentoring Course — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new 2-Part Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.
- Year-Round Online Certification Programs: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 87% listed prices for available NSA courses.

FEATURED VIDEOS

2-Part Training (Saturday, March. 12th & March. 19th) Philo4Thought Mentoring Course — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new 2-Part Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.

Our regular educational and advisory videos are available at our e-Library.

MINDFULNESS TIPS

Top Tips to Choosing a Sustainable Career Path

Crafting a sustainable career that can carry you through good as well as challenging times is absolutely necessary in 2022.

What is a “Sustainable Career Path” is and why it is desirable?
- Sustainable career paths and choices are lasting and endure over time, typically to the conclusion of one’s work-life cycle.
- A sustainable career path is connected with one’s Life Mission. It is meaningful, flexible and durable enough to grow with a person as he/she gains training, experience and skills.
- A sustainable career path does not refer to a “green” sustainability career involving environmental mission statements, ecological research and so on.
What are your core values?
- Consider the things you do that define who you are.
- Competencies: Think about the things you are good at doing. Make a Competency List.
- Fulfillment: Think of activities and tasks that make you feel positive about yourself and the world around you, regardless of whether or not you are good at them or not. Make a Fulfillment List.
- Training: Finally, consider the gaps in your training or skills that may be needed to improve your ability to accomplish the tasks on your Fulfillment List.
- These form the seeds of your Life Mission, which then becomes crafted from here.
Helpful Resources:
- Take a workshop to explore an interest. (Free or low-cost courses are available online.)
  - FREE Assessments are available at Philo4Thought! Click Here.
  - Personal Development Courses. Explore a new skill or hobby. Learning a language or new skill (cooking, gardening, etc.) can help to unlock your potential by taking your mind off the every day.
  - Professional Development Courses. Gain a better grasp of a skill you need for your current or desired job.
  - Earn a supplementary certificate to advance in your current or desired career path.
  - Meet with a reliable career coach when planning any type of transition (college-to-career, corporate to entrepreneurial, etc.).
  - Expand your horizons through positive and proactive networking.
  - ARTICLE: Finding Your Life’s Mission

March Mindfulness Tips

Understand & Respect Your Past. It’s important to understand the good and challenging aspects of your family, your own upbringing, your education, and so on.
Simplify Your Present. Redirect your energy to remove or overcome obstacles to achieve lasting progress.
Actively Work Towards A Sustainable Future. Make choices that maximize your personal gifts; let go of anger, fear, anxiety and excuses you’ve made in the past.
Choose to appreciate what you bring to the world and keep moving forward!

INTERNSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Philo4Thought Internships & Post-Baccalaureate Training

Fall 2022 Internships

(standard 3-month Spring Semester (120-140 hours)

Click here for Internship Applications

Email us with questions about Fall 2022 internship opportunities. You may also contact your local college office, Career Center or faculty advisor to inquire about available internship opportunities we offer for students in your major. Areas of specialization include:

Business Management
Educational Administration
Hospitality & Event Management
Media, Marketing & Communications
Public Policy & Community Outreach
Public Relations
Writing & Journalism
Technical/IT
Interdisciplinary Internship

Affiliate Training & Job Opps

The following sources will connect students and emerging young professionals with viable opportunities for professional growth working for top-tier professionals!

College students and new grads from schools signed up on Handshake can learn about new internship and job opportunities through this online platform. To find out if your school participates, visit Handshake.com or contact your university Career Center.
Philo4Thought and our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors offer a wide array of job and internship postings which are available to all. Small fees may apply. Discounts are available to Philo4Thought Passport Members in good standing.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Free Year-Round Resources Ensure a Productive, Positive Pivot

Career & Lifestyle: Our e-Library and Career & Lifestyle Resource Center offer free game-changing resources and are available to all.
Course Listings: Amazing personal and professional development courses are available through our friends at New Skills Academy (80%-87% OFF courses and certification programs when you register through Philo4Thought; FREE Courses are available to those who win raffle prizes at Philo4Thought events and seminars).
Assessment Plans: Philo4Thought Passport Members have access to FREE and low-cost assessment plans.

PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

DONATE!

Help Support our Annual Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!

PayPal
Venmo
Check
Pay-It-Forward Method (New Skills Academy)! For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought! Visit our “Courses & Training” menu for a list of available classes. New Skills also offers additional rewards (and free classes) for returning clients.
Pay-It-Forward Method (Menousis “Zoom To Greece” Dance Series)! For every online “Zoom to Greece” dance class you take ($65 monthly flat rate) a percentage of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought at the end of the year. To register, please contact Paraskevas Ntompros.

New Skills Academy

Personal and Professional Development Courses

Zoom to Greece Dance Classes

REQUESTS & FEEDBACK

Need help finding reliable sources beyond our in-house services? Contact us!
Email: p4tinfo@gmail.com (best)
Phone: 212-851-9190
We are here for you!

Want to host an online #Career Advisory event? Email us to schedule an online training session with one or more of the professionals in our network. We are currently adjusting our online resources to accommodate larger groups.
#JobHunting? Check out our Job Board! Look directly at the career page for the company you like rather than sifting through third-party eRecruiters posting outdated listings.
Check out our Lifestyle Page and embrace a #HealthyHabit either on your own or with the support of our Lifestyle Coaches and Medical Specialists!

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Table of Contents

Kalo Mina kai Xronia Polla!

Special Recognition

Featured Young Professional of the Month

Spring Fundraising

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others! Support our Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!

Pay-It-Forward Method (New Skills Academy Courses)

Pay-It-Forward Method (Menousis “Zoom To Greece” Dance Series)

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Philo4Thought Events & Services

Affiliate Events & Services

FEATURED VIDEOS

MINDFULNESS TIPS

Top Tips to Choosing a Sustainable Career Path

March Mindfulness Tips

RECOMMENDED READING

Hidden Treasures (Lifestyle, Balance & Reflection)

Passport Members’ VIP Vault

INTERNSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Philo4Thought Internships & Post-Baccalaureate Training

Affiliate Training & Job Opps

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Free Year-Round Resources Ensure a Productive, Positive Pivot

DONATE!

Help Support our Annual Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!

REQUESTS & FEEDBACK

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