Essay Contest submissions now being taken for DRM healthcare scholarships, deadline March 26
Applications and essays are now being taken for the fifth annual DRM International Learning Center high school senior healthcare essay contest. The contest gives high school seniors an opportunity to win scholarships valued up to $4,800.Over $7,000 in scholarships was awarded through the DRM International Learning Center (DRM) high school senior healthcare essay contest last year.
Last year's top essay was authored by Lansing Eastern High School senior, Victoria Churchill. Her essay entitled "Is There Really a Need for Healthcare" was selected the winner as the top essay. As the first place winner, Churchill's prize was a full scholarship to DRM 's CNA training program valued at $4,829.50.
The Lansing Eastern graduate is currently working on attaining her state certification. DRM International Learning Center offers students assistance in preparing to take the certification exam.
The deadline for submissions this year is Friday, March 26. The winners will be announced on Monday, April 5.
Last year's top essay was authored by Lansing Eastern High School senior, Victoria Churchill. Her essay entitled "Is There Really a Need for Healthcare" was selected the winner as the top essay. As the first place winner, Churchill's prize was a full scholarship to DRM 's one-of-a-kind CNAplus™ training program.
Churchill is currently working on attaining her state certification. DRM International Learning Center offers students assistance in preparing to take the certification exam.
With aging baby boomers, and the need for nursing assistants, the CNA job market is expected to boom over the next five years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of certified nurse aides will increase by more than 28 percent by the year 2016. The biggest spike is expected in geriatrics.
Nursing assistants provide care for patients in hospitals, health care facilities, nursing homes, and mental health facilities. Nurse aides provide hands-on care for patients as well as assist doctors and nurses in a hospital or other medical facility. Some certified nurse aides provide care by visiting patients in their own homes at regular intervals.
All essays are judged based on understanding of the topic, style, writing, spelling, grammar and creativity.
Along with an application, which can be found at their local high school counselors office, DRM or the DRM Learning Center website (drmilc.com), high school seniors are asked to submit a short literary composition on one of these four healthcare topics:
- How do you plan to impact the lives of others with a career in health care?
- Describe a situation in which someone you knew needed healthcare. How did you help? What did you learn from this experience?
- What interests you most concerning a career in healthcare?
- What aspects of the current health care system in the United States, would you like to see change? What specific changes would you recommend? Why?
All essays must be original student work (typed) of 500 words or less.
Each applicant must submit an application, attached to their essay.
All essays and accompanying applications must be mailed to DRM International Learning Center, 3204 Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48910. Winners will be announced May, 2011.
The winner will receive a scholarship to DRM International Learning Center’s CNAplus™ Program.
The other two scholarship prizes to be awarded are a scholarship to DRM International Learning Center's Certified Nursing Assistant program along with a class which includes clinical practice in Dementia/Alzheimer's Care; and a DRM International Learning Center Certified Nursing Assistant program scholarship.
For more information on the essay contest and its rules and requirements go to drmilc.com.
DRM International Learning Center became a state licensed full service vocational school in 2006. Located in Lansing, Michigan, DRM offers a dynamic three-tiered development program for individuals wanting to enter the healthcare professions. Graduates of DRM enjoy 98% placement rate in the healthcare industry. Programming includes basic home health aide training, advanced home health aide training, certified nurse assistant training, CNAplus™ training, CPR/First Aid training, and employability training. DRM serves the Lansing community. Our mission is to provide effective classroom instruction in high demand healthcare fields and community course that lead to sustainable employment and community service.
DURING SEASON OF SHARING AND GIVING, BLACK CHAMBER ALSO CELEBRATES LANSING BUSINESS
Lansing’s Black Chamber of Commerce will shine its bright holiday lighting on its members this December.
Following a lead set by First Lady Michelle Obama, Lansing’s Black Chamber of Commerce will shine a spotlight on businesses, giving to the hungry or children and sharing a business product or service.
In the month of December, it is asking members to bring a new: unwrapped toy or book, which will go toChannel 6 WLNS for Highfields… -or- a business product or service certificate to donate at the Holiday celebration as a door prize for a fellow member if they do not celebrate by giving toys.
The Dec. 19 celebration (6-8:30 p.m.), for members only, will be held at ZOE Life Spa & Salon at Millennium #170 in Lansing.
At its general meeting on Dec.12 (6-8 p.m.), members are being challenged to bring a non-perishable food item/canned good for us to donate to the food bank. All general meetings are at theBreadHouse/Bethlehem Temple 1518 S. Washington Ave., Lansing.
The Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce is part of a statewide organization, The Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, and a national network of African American businesses and black chambers through the U. S. Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
ReShane and Steve Lonzo, owners of DRM International Learning Center – serve on the Chamber’s membership committee.
DRM, ILC is an influential healthcare education facilitator in Lansing. It provides effective classroom instruction in high demand healthcare fields and community courses that advance and lead to sustainable employment and community service.
“There are many benefits of being member of the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce and when we were approached about being Charter/Founding Members, we jumped at the opportunity to be part of something that would not only help us grow our business, but so that we could be a voice for the community of African American owned businesses,“ explained Re’Shane Lonzo. “Knowing that there are organizations such as the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce, out here to assist in creating a level playing field for minority owned businesses is wonderful!”
In 2007, there were approximately 1.9 million African American businesses in the United States that generated $138 billion in gross receipts, employed 921,000 workers and that the African American population had an estimated buying power of about $910 Billion in 2009.
“That is astounding! Though there are many benefits, one of greatest benefits of being a member of the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce is simply the camaraderie of coming together, on one-accord to advocate for economic empowerment & sustaining African American businesses,” Re’Shane said.
The first year’s efforts of Lansing’s Black Chamber of Commerce will focus on creating more local charters, and then forming a statewide political action committee from which a legislative agenda, lobbying efforts and economic development initiatives can be developed.
For more information about the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce visithttp://www.lansingblackchamber.com. and/or call or fax the Lansing Black Chamber at 1-517-376-3400.
“The Chamber wants to ensure that we have access to capital and that the playing field is leveled by helping their members gain access to business opportunities in the private and public sectors and this is exactly what we need,” Lonzo concludes.
DRM ILC and DRM GENESIS DONATE NEW UNIFORMS FOR LANSING SEXTON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM
Lansing Sexton High School, fresh off a 2011 Class B state basketball championship, will suit up in new threads this Winter thanks to a donation from DRM International Learning Center and DRM Genesis.
The donation in-kind is valued at approximately $500.
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, 55.5% of all students took part in high school sports in 2010. School sports and interscholastic activities provide an opportunity for children to participate in meaningful team experiences which are often an indicator of drop-out rates and of success in college. A recent USA Today survey found that 95% of the Fortune 500 Companies CEO’s participated in extracurricular activities.
Lansing Sexton's first home basketball game is slated for Feb. 7 against Jackson.
THE LUCK OF A CHILD IMPROVES FUTURE FOR LANSING MOTHER
The interest in becoming a certified nursing assistant has always been there, however the funding for classes hasn't.
That changed for Haslett's Meridian Alternative High School graduate, Lindsay Morgan, when her name was drawn from a plastic bin at a DRM International Learning Center seminar on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Causeway Bay Hotel. She began classes the first full week in September.
Morgan learned of the seminar when she saw a sign for classes in front of the DRM building driving home the night before.
"I called the next day and they said the seminar was that night," Morgan explained.
Feeling the need and desire to go, Morgan's challenge was to find a babysitter for her two-year old daughter Miliyah.
"The lady on the phone told me not to worry about it and just bring my daughter along," Morgan explained.
Morgan's desire overcame her anxiety an hour before the seminar was scheduled to start. "I decided, then, it was time to get ready and go," Morgan said.
The young Lansing mother was one of roughly 20 in attendance who had an opportunity at a CNA scholarship, valued at $1,500.
For the second time in as many days Morgan saw a another sign, and this time it was when Miliyah was selected to draw the tickets from the bin. The first name drawn won a gift certificate and the second name would win the scholarship.
"The second ticket she picked was mine," Morgan said. "This is a wonderful opportunity I wouldn't have been able to do it without the scholarship." Her only expense will be for scrubs, white shoes and a military watch.
Following the two-week program, Morgan will take an exam (clinical and written), provided she passes, DRM will assist her with job placement. She will also heed the advice to volunteer her time until she is certified.
"I'd heard from others that the DRM program was good. I'd also like to enroll in the CNA Plus program that DRM offers," Morgan concludes.
The CNAplus™ program is an extension of the core Nurse Aide Training Program offered by DRM International Learning Center. Graduates of the CNAplus™ program will be certified in Restorative Nursing, Hospice/End-of-Life Care, Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, and Nurse Aide Medication Administration.
DRM International Learning Center is located near downtown Lansing, Michigan, and is highly sought out for its excellent training programs. It is the vision of DRM International Learning Center to be the most respected and influential healthcare education facility in the region. Its mission is to provide effective classroom instruction in high demand healthcare fields and community courses that lead to sustainable employment and community service.
DRM A PLATINUM SPONSOR TO THIS YEAR'S "WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S"
DRM International Learning Center's platinum championship team will join millions of walkers participating in the 23rd annual Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday, Sept. 18 with hope it will be the last one.
Lansing's 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place from 1 until 2 p.m. with registration from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The event will start at the Michigan State University's Auditorium Field, just south of Auditorium Road and Farm Lane.
Although there is no registration fee for this event, participants are encouraged to make a personal donation and raise money for the cause. Walkers who raise $100 or more will receive a 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's™ T-shirt!
Walkers will be able to choose to participate in either a 5K (3.1 miles) or a 3K (1.8 miles) course.
Unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Join our Lansing team for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™, the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we can advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s, and provide programs to improve the lives of millions of affected Americans.
Participants are walking to reclaim the future for millions. By supporting the 2011 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™, they will help to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support.
Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease our future is at risk.
Make a donation, today, to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into prevention, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s. For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide.
Join our movement. The end of Alzheimer’s starts here.
DRM ANNOUNCES HEALTH ESSAY WINNERS
Winners were announced for the 4th annual DRM International Learning Center (DRM) high school senior health care essay contest.
Lansing Eastern High School senior, Victoria Churchill's essay entitled "Is There Really a Need for Healthcare" was selected the winner of the essay contest. As the first place winner, Churchill's prize is a full scholarship to DRM 's CNA training program valued at $4,829.50. Churchill wrote about how she plans on using a career in health care to make a difference.
In March, DRM International Center (www.drmilc.com) delivered full-ride scholarship information to school counseling offices in Ingham, Eaton and parts of Clinton counties.
The charge of the scholarship opportunity is to inspire high school students that have been impacted in some way by health care related issues and want to make a difference in health care in their community.
Lansing Everitt's Harley Cook was named the second place winner. Her prize is a full scholarship to DRM's CNA training program valued at $1,223.
The third place winner was Amelia Arreguin-Cisneros from Lansing Eastern. The senior will also receive a full scholarship to our CNA training program.
All essays were judged based on understanding of the topic, style, writing, spelling and grammar.
Jendayi Guy, the 2010 scholarship winner, explained that she felt the practical experience DRM ILC provided her an edge over other nursing students.
"I didn't really know what my first steps should be and how I was going to get started. Winning the scholarship helped me to get going in the right direction," Guy said.
DRM International Learning Center graduates enjoy 98 percent placement rate in the healthcare industry. Located in Lansing, Michigan, DRM, a state licensed full service vocational school, offers a dynamic three-tiered development program for individuals wanting to enter the healthcare professions. Programming includes basic home health aide training, advanced home health aide training, certified nurse assistant training, CNAplus™ training, CPR/First Aid training, and employability training. DRM serves the Lansing community.
DRM's mission is to provide effective classroom instruction in high demand healthcare fields and community course that lead to sustainable employment and community service.
If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule a meeting with Kendra Valaquez, please call 517-882-3544 or e-mail Kendra at info@drmilc.com
Essay Contest for Healthcare scholarships deadline April 15
Applications and essays are now being taken for the annual DRM Learning Center high school senior health care essay contest. The contest gives high school seniors an opportunity to win educational scholarships valued up to $4,800.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 15. The results will be announced in May. Along with an application, which can be found at their local high school counselors office, DRM or the DRM Learning Center web site (drmilc.com), students are asked to submit a short literary composition on one of these four healthcare topics:
How do you plan to impact the lives of others with a career in health care?
Describe a situation in which someone you knew needed healthcare. How did you help?
What did you learn from this experience?
What interests you most concerning a career in healthcare?
What aspects of the current health care system in the United States, would you like to see change? What specific changes would you recommend? Why?
Essays will be judged based on understanding of the topic, style - writing should be engaging and free from spelling or grammatical errors and creativity.
All essays must be original student work (typed) of 500 words or less. Each applicant must submit an application, attached to their essay. All essays and accompanying applications must be mailed to DRM International Learning Center, 3204 Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48910. Winners will be announced May, 2011.
The winner will receive a scholarship to DRM International Learning Center’s CNAplus™ Program. It prepares students to become a Certified Nurse’s Aide, but also includes provides four additional exciting classes in: Restorative Nursing, Dementia Care, End-of-Life care, and Medication Administration. The other two scholarship prizes to be awarded are a scholarship to DRM International Learning Center's Certified Nursing Assistant program along with a class which includes clinical practice in Dementia/Alzheimer's Care; and a DRM International Learning Center Certified Nursing Assistant program scholarship. For more information on the essay contest and its rules and requirements go to drmilc.com.
DRM International Learning Center became a state licensed full service vocational school in 2006. Located in Lansing, Michigan, DRM offers a dynamic three-tiered development program for individuals wanting to enter the healthcare professions. Graduates of DRM enjoy 98% placement rate in the healthcare industry. Programming includes basic home health aide training, advanced home health aide training, certified nurse assistant training, CNAplus™ training, CPR/First Aid training, and employability training. DRM serves the Lansing community. Our mission is to provide effective classroom instruction in high demand healthcare fields and community course that lead to sustainable employment and community service.
