Mandi, Community Engagement Coordinator
Whether you’ve participated in company events, are enrolled in the Tuition Assistance Program, or are a Mentor at your home, you probably have had the pleasure of meeting Mandi Pederson. Mandi is our Community Engagement Coordinator and oversees the Mentorship Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and community event planning at both ACR and Athur’s. Mandi plays an essential role in making this…
Celebrating ACR Mothers & Daughters!
In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 9th, we caught up with some of our ACR Mother Daughter duos who share an ACR workplace! Each of these moms and daughters works at ACR- read on to read their unique stories. Maren & Kaitlynn Maren fills multiple hats at ACR, currently serving as float supervisor…
Intern Spotlight: Jordin Klar
Jordin facilitated an intervention in her home that resulted in a significant reduction in behaviors for her resident. See what she did and why! Attends: University of Minnesota Twin-Cities Major: Developmental Psychology Career Plans: Clinical Psychology “I’ve learned a lot of patience and people skills at ACR, and about person centered care. I’ve learned to…
7 great books about disabilities for National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month. If you’re looking for your next title, whether for yourself or to read with the kids, take a look at this collection of good reads that can help us all be better allies and advocates for people with disabilities. If at Birth You Don’t Succeed: My Adventures with Disaster and…
Pre-Health Info Session Lunch & Learn
Always the big question, how did you get into Med/OT/Nursing/PA School!?. We have some exciting info sessions the next two weeks where we are discussing these big questions with our very own ACR Residential Supervisors who have been accepted into these programs! If you’re looking for tips and important information for your future grad school…
Intern Spotlight: Priya Kanajam
After starting a Direct Care job at ACR as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, Priya started her Internship at ACR as a senior after fulfilling years of direct care experience at her home. Attends: Senior at University of Minnesota- Twin Cities Major: Biology Career Path: pre-med “Starting to work at ACR was probably one of the…
What’s an Impact Project?
As applications roll in for our first Impact Year team, there is one question we wanted to expand on more…something we are so very excited about! An Impact Project is one of the requirements of the Impact Year, and it is truly one of the really fun parts. Through the course of the Impact Year,…
Graduating? Here’s how to get the most out of a gap-year experience
What is a gap-year program and why consider it? If you’re ready to graduate, maybe you’d like a little breathing room in your schedule, so you can focus on applying to medical school or a graduate program, while accumulating some work experience to add to your application. Or maybe you need to take a step…
Coming Soon- Impact Year!
ACR has multiple opportunities that align well with those pursuing Gap Year opportunities whether that’s due to graduation, taking a break from school, taking an employment break, or just trying something new. We’ve long advertised growth opportunities to consider during a Gap Year such as an internship, advancement opportunity, or being an e-float. Each of…
Alumni Spotlight – Priorities & Professionalism Lessons gained at ACR
Name: Daniel Plack Worked at ACR Home on: Lydia West and Cummings Undergrad: University of Northwestern- St. Paul Post grad: University of Minnesota Medical School, Internship at Hennepin County Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency at Mayo Clinic Career: I plan to pursue an academic career in anesthesiology after completing subspecialty training in cardiac anesthesiology and critical care. Any specific skills you…
Virtual Internship Lunch & Learn Sessions
ACR Homes offers employees a flexible, individualized opportunity to complete an internship to align with their educational and career goals. Internships give your resume a boost and give another key talking point and experience for graduate school or medical school interviews. Internships are available for a variety of majors and career interests. Join us Thursday…
GAP YEAR HERE
Just graduated and figuring out your next steps? Looking for a new employment opportunity? Want a job that matters? We can help fill in your GAP! We are hosting virtual GAP YEAR HERE: Opportunity Open Houses for current employees as well as prospective employees! Get a $10 Chipotle e-card for joining us! Virtual Sessions via…