What is PACE?

What is PACE?

Over the next several months, you’ll be hearing about NSCS’ signature program, PACE, a lot.  Whether you’re a PACE expert or it’s your first time hosting a PACE activity, we thought it would be a good idea to review the ins and outs of this program for the new school...
From Intern to Staff: A DC Internships Experience

From Intern to Staff: A DC Internships Experience

Suzanne Youngblood, a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina and an alumna of the 2015 DC internships programs, is a true example of a DC internship success story. She recently moved back to DC for a full time position with Gavel Resources, where she...
Find a Mentor

Find a Mentor

Dear Christine, One of the most popular types of career advice I hear is “find a mentor.” My problem is that not only do I not have one, I don’t even know what kind of mentor to look for. So far I like my career path and life – do I need a...

Do I Really Need a Mentor?

According to Dictionary.com, a mentor is defined in a couple of ways. A mentor is a “wise and trusted counselor or teacher” and “an influential senior sponsor or supporter”.  It isn’t uncommon for employees within an organization to not have a mentor; however, having...