Focus is excited to pair with the Ohio State University to offer local college students in the social work field the chance to intern at the Academies. They will work closely with our current Social Workers, helping Focus students and gaining hands on experience in the profession. Focus is in the process of interviewing potential interns and hopes to have one or two MSW (Master’s in Social Work) level college students in the schools by January. In addition to being a great learning experience for the interns, the program will offer Focus the ability to request volunteers from the social work department for events or activities, get social work fee waivers, participate in community networking with agencies and schools and take advantage of opportunities to teach or be a guest lecturer at OSU.
Miss Black Ohio 2010, Ashley Miller, is a Cincinnati native and graduate of the University of Louisville and Berea College. She currently works as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner as the leading clinician at a Planned Parenthood location in Cincinnati. Her platform is HIV/AIDS Awareness, Prevention and Education. She wrote:
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Today I had to opportunity to speak at the Focus Learning Academy in Columbus, Ohio. I spoke to a group of students that ranged in age from 16 to 22. I began my talk by finding out what all the students knew about pageants, we discussed what all goes into the preparation and stage show! I spent the majority of my time with them talking to them about my platform, HIV/AIDS awareness! I talked with them about what HIV/AIDS stands for, how it can be contracted, how to prevent it, and the importance of testing. I really tried to get across to them the importance getting tested and encouraging their friends and family members to be tested as well! Lastly, we talked about the importance of education and why everyone should finish their high school education and continue to the college level. I encouraged them to set goals for themselves and to dream big! It was great to hear all of their aspirations for the future and I just really wanted to portray to them that you can do anything you set your mind to, so don’t let anyone or anything stand in your way! I had a really good experience at this appearance and pray that I was able to touch some of the kids with my words!
To learn more, read her blog at:
missblackohiousa2010.blogspot.com
