posted 10/26/2011 by SMcDonald - Views: [960]
Hi All,
My name is Sherri McDonald and the instructor for the Pragmatic Works Foundation. When I first started teaching the Foundation class, it was a nice addition to my current responsibilities. As I have facilitated the class for a year now, it is so much more to me than a "nice addition".
In a quick elevator speech, our mission is to give new skills to people who have a passion about getting into the technology field. We offer this opportunity for free training to people who have served in the military, have been let go from their jobs because of the economy, people who can't afford to go back to school or people who just want a start a new career in IT industry.
Each class that I teach, I am becoming more aware of impact that is being made on our community and on the participants. I am so honored to be a part of such a great cause. I want to see the students truly thrive and continue their education outside of the class. A message to everybody who is already a thriving member of the sql community, remember that there is always somebody else who wants to get involved in that very same community. Please volunteer to be a mentor that person. Make them feel that they have a partner in their new journey.
My goal for each student is to give them the skills they need to gain an entry level position in a DBA, Data Analyst or Report Writing field. The student's goals should be to continue their education after the Foundation class is over. If you would like to participate in the upcoming Foundation Class, please click here to view our schedule.