http://www.alasa-academy.org Where Kids Count!!! Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:45:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Senator Nozzolio presents ALASA Academy with a $30,000 Grant!  SODUS, NY - October 25,2008 – Looks of astonishment, gasps, tears, hugs and applause were the order of the day as once again Senator Mike Nozzolio helped bring the dreams of another small Wayne County not for profit organization one giant step closer ... http://www.alasa-academy.org/2008/10/30/30000-grant-for-alasa-academy/ Now that our 2008 Children's Summer Workshops are over, it's time to request feedback from our students, parents, presenters, etc.   How did your children percieve their time spent at ALASA Academy?  What was the best part for your child?  What did they least like? What did we do well?  How can ... http://www.alasa-academy.org/2008/07/20/workshop-feedback-needed/ As we prepare our children for tomorrow's workforce, we must ensure they are ready to meet the needs of tomorrow's employers.  Over 80% of employers in Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, and Yates Counties say that to begin or advance at their company employees must demonstrate these skills:* Integrity/Honesty - Can be trusted.  Recognizes when ... http://www.alasa-academy.org/2008/07/14/top-13-job-skills-finger-lakes-employers-want/ As we prepare our children for tomorrow's workforce, we must ensure they are ready to meet the needs of employers.  Over 80% of New York employers say that to begin or advance at their company, entry-level employees need these qualities and skills*: Integrity/Honesty - Employees who are trustworthy and can recognize ... http://www.alasa-academy.org/2008/07/14/top-10-job-skills-new-york-employers-want/  A "creature find" during a stream-walk 1. He will learn about himself. 2. She will learn about the world. 3. He will challenge himself. 4. She will set new goals. 5. He will meet new friends. 6. She will help others in need. 7. He will learn to put plans into action. 8. She will shed stereotypes. 9. He ... http://www.alasa-academy.org/2008/04/16/why-should-your-child-experience-alasa-academy/ The following article was written by Jeanne Brown who visited ALASA Academy for two days in July 2006. It represents her impressions of ALASA Academy and the Sodus Bay, NY area in which it is located.  Jeanne lives near Tampa, Florida.  IMPRESSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS OF ALASA ACADEMY The seemingly endless countryside of rolling hills and quiet winding roads reveal ... http://www.alasa-academy.org/2008/04/09/impressions-observations-of-alasa-academy/