SEARCH
Archive for May, 2010
Busk a Move for Empowerment Squared!
Posted in: News & Updates by Erika Strong on May 31, 2010
Hamilton, ON—It’s a sunny Saturday morning in June and you are standing on James Street North, surrounded by nine of your friends, holding guitars and singing “Hey Jude” by The Beatles at the top of your lungs. People are stopping to listen and they’re beginning to wonder what, exactly, is going on. “Well,” you say, “I’m ‘Busking a Move’ for Empowerment Squared!” Read more…
The FAQs of My Life
Posted in: Blog by Leo Johnson on May 28, 2010
I did not bother introducing myself in my last blog because I was convinced we would get to know each other if we didn’t already. But then I realized that this is the internet and there are people following from around the world, so what if this is their only means or opportunity to interact with me? Read more…
Getting Hired for Dummies
Posted in: Blog by Michael Pett on May 26, 2010
As Erika mentioned in her recent post, last week we were busy conducting interviews for our summer internship positions. And although we’ve hired nine kick-ass interns that I can’t wait to work alongside, there were a couple applicants who clearly didn’t have a clue what they were doing. So instead of a Thumbs Up & Thumbs Down section this week, I have a list of My Top 5 Dos & Don’ts when applying for a job with Empowerment Squared or any other company. Enjoy! Read more…
On the other side.
Posted in: Blog by Erika Strong on May 25, 2010
hello everyone!
i hope you had a fabulous long weekend. i know i did and have the burnt legs to prove it. i went to the beach on monday and for some reason my knees are just incredibly sunburned. i promise to use more sunscreen in the future. note: vinegar does not work to get rid of the pain. it just makes you smell like vinegar. Read more…
My experience at the Imagining Ontario’s Future Conference
Posted in: Blog by Leo Johnson on May 21, 2010
Imagining Ontario’s Future was the theme of the Ontario Liberal Party’s Conference in Blue Mountain, Collingwood. Quite a beautiful and elegant place, but please don’t ask me why it’s called Blue Mountain because I did not get a chance to ask. However, I did see mountainous landscapes, but not blue ones though. I am working on it and will be glad to share by the time I find out why the name “Blue Mountain.” Read more…
Dance So Good
Posted in: Blog by Michael Pett on May 19, 2010
Hi, my name is Michael Pett and I’m the Director of Outreach & Development here at Empowerment Squared. Basically, I’m in charge of helping advance the organization by overseeing a number of different areas, which include fundraising, membership, chapters, human resources and marketing. Although I’ve been around since the very beginning, this is a brand new role for me with the organization and I couldn’t be more stoked for the challenge! Read more…
