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"The Foundation's announcement also mentions what I think is the most important element of all: the "training classes will give attendees the broad, foundational knowledge and networking, needed to thrive in their careers today." The italics are mine.

"What you know and how well you know is always important. But, in times like these, knowing who needs those skills, good old fashioned networking is more important than ever. As my friend and long time writer and editor, Esther Schindler, all too aptly puts it, "HR people exist to eliminate resumes, not to find people." Amen sister!"

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