Blog 5: Potential Employment and Career Testing
Poor Rubber Duck is running out of things to think about, so in the meantime the University of Pittsburgh's, Sigma Tau Delta honorary society donated some of the banned books they collected for Duck's reading pleasure.
Thanks to Aziz from Linked In and Louis Chandler, from the Monroeville Historical Society for additional suggestions for employment for the Rubber Duck.
Louis suggested that he sit on the river and catch all of the stinkbugs.
Aziz suggested adding a company logo on Duck as an advertisement. After thinking about this, I thought it would be a nice way to advertise the Kennywood Amusement Park in Pittsburgh.
Additional Ideas for Employment
- August Wilson Center Fundraiser
- Pittsburgh Audubon Eagles Scarecrow
- Old Allegheny County Jail Mentor
- State Unemployment Call Center Cheerleader
- Pittsburgh Film Office Quacking for Stars
- River Rescue Crew Member Escort - lost ducks
Special thanks to Niana Dightman from CareerLink for kindly setting up assessment testing for Duck.
Although they do various testing, she recommended the Myers Briggs Personality Test. Tests show that the Rubber Duck loves being with people and helping them. Seems like Duck has an interest in helping others in areas of stress reduction and mental health.
Niana suggested that I use my connection with CCAC to see if they could funnel some of the dislocated worker funds or Trade Act funding to help the Rubber Duck to enroll in a training program.
Since there are currently no Duck Therapy programs on the approved college provider list, we will go together and approach President Martoni from CCAC's Boyce Campus for help to customize a program for the Rubber Duck.
From Counselor Dightman's session the Rubber Duck knows that it would be most successful if it does something it likes and is good at.
Turns out his father Mr. Hofman was pretty smart in exposing Rubber Duck to crowds of people.
Rubber Duck likes making people happy and is good at it. The only thing is that Rubber Duck is looking for a little more autonomy and is hoping that a quick week long training in Duck Therapy is possible. Duck wants to be more than a pretty face. Duck wants to contribute to society.
I heard through the grapevine that Daddy Hofman is coming to visit his Duckling and to coach Rubber Duck about future career choices. We wonder what is in store for the Duck.
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