AJ

The past 4 weeks was very fun and exciting. I had the chance to work at the same time to skate. i became friends with the employees and some of the skaters and this little kid who was so adorable, became my best friend and knows how to skate since 18 months. I raced with him but unfortunately, the five year-old beat the heck out of me maybe 3 times. The manager, Ms. Carmen, was very hospitable and nice. She manages her business by letting her employees do their jobs without being supervised and for me that is very disciplined for her to do that. one night, an accident happened. A skater had a broken her arm. Ms. Carmen responded as quickley as possible and did the first aid to the kid. I was amazed that those things really happen in a kid-friendly area. I was very nervous at the 1st week because it was my first time to go inside in a skating rink and she said i can leave anytime i want. Every week, I used to came a little bit early so I could practice skating while there is no people yet. Sometimes I help them to clean the area. One time when I stayed to long, there were some games they offer so it won't be a little bit boring skating around and around. So i guess that's it. 

Ian

3/10/11

Yesterday my partner and I went to the business that would be mentoring.  The place we were assigned was Georgia House which is a restaurant.  There we learned about the various things that the employees had to do.  The whole time we were there we were lead around the restaurant by the manager.   The session was actually quite enjoyable.  

3/17/11

                Yesterday me and my partner got to actually meet are mentor for the first.  Are mentor was really nice and the conversation immediately started flowing.  The conversations that took place were quite interesting and the information discussed was very helpful. We even got to know a lot about each other and shared a couple laughs.  All and all this week’s meeting was awesome.  

3/24/11

                Yesterday’s meeting with Cortez was the same as last weeks.  We asked him questions and he gave us answers.  But, this time he showed me and my partner how to take inventory.  Which was actually harder than I thought it would be.  And, after we finished taking inventory Cortez gave me and my partner a drink and some soup and relaxed for the last 10 minutes. 

3/31/11

                During this Wednesday’s meeting Cortez took the final step in showing how the business was ran.  I was placed behind the counter with the other people that make the food.  I was even showed how to make some of the dishes they serve.  The meeting was great and proved to be of great enjoyment.  And, I might even think about applying for a job there.   

Olivia

My second week of the mentoring program was great in fact I couldn't wait I had so much fun learning how to set up window displays along with organizing items around the store and how to place certain items in order to catch the eye of the costumer and consumer. We spent our whole time just taking about how colors and figures can be put together a certain way and catch the eye. Along with taking two seperate items and putting them together. All and all it was a great second week.   

Chantay

This week my mentor, Mr. Cortez showed my partner Ian and I how to do inventory for the restaurant. After he showed us what to do then he let us actually try to complete the inventory list. It turned out to be an easy job than what I thought. The walk in freezer was very very cold though so I think he might want to check that part of the inventory. We were trying to get back to the warmth  of in doors. One of the questions I asked Mr. Cortez was, "If you could start a new business right now what would it be?" Mr. Cortez elaborated on this topic a lot. Seems like when he was in high school he had a friend who was into fashion and he was into cooking so they thought about having a restaurant where models model clothes and when you pay your check and leave the customer could buy anything they saw while eating dinner. That sounded like a good idea to me.

Zach

My first two visitts were great I learnd alot. First day was more of asking questions and getting to know each other. The secound day we actually becaome part of the crew and helped with the cooing ect.. So far it has been a blast look forward to next week.

Chantay

This week my partner Ian and I met our mentor for the first time because he was out last week. Mr Vann was very helpful by answering the few questions Ian and I had to ask. I liked that Mr Vann was very laid back and he didn't lecture us the whole time. Our session was about an hour and a half long which wasn't too bad, it could have been longer. I don't know quite what we will be doing next week but I'm very excited to find out.

Olivia

To me honest I will admit that I did have my doubts about how the program will turn out but all and all my first week of shadowing went great! I had the opportunity to work beside Mrs. Carter the owner and employee of EcoChic and the things that I learned from her will leave an lasting impression. I learned that when it comes to wanting to own a business it comes all down to your heart and family being in it and that you can even find the littlest ways to be creative. We talked about how the layout came to be and how she decides to place her items around the store. Along with how the econmy has affected the business itself. It was an great experience and I can't wait til my next session to learn more about the process of coming to own your own business. The best part of it all is that we come from the same story were both creative and independent but what was most imprssive was that she majored in nursing just like I want!!!