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Civilian workers from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune were awarded for completing the Civilian Leadership Development Program at the Officers Club, Nov. 16. The program helps civilians improve their leadership skills so they can be better prepared to support the Marines they work for.
"Our programs are built on competencies that are part of building the leadership skills and as they build them, we recognize them for accomplishing those goals," said Lynette Ward, employee training and development specialist at the workforce learning center. "You have a plan in place, you set a goal and those who complete (them) every year are recognized for doing so."
Ward was a former student of the program and saw its value. After she graduated, she became an employee training and development specialist.
"I saw myself change, grow, sticking with my plan, working it, and participating in all these opportunities that were available to me (made me better)," said Ward. "I saw myself get stronger, better at my ability to do my job and to help others, and then I’ve seen it first hand with the people in the program."
The program is made up of multiple programs and their length can vary from two months to two years. They are completely voluntary so it’s up to the individual to seek out improvement. Christopher Curtiss, outreach coordinator for the recycling program, sought it out, graduated and appreciated the ceremony since the courses don’t have their own graduations.
"It’s nice, some of the graduates would not (have been) able to go to their school and this provides that sense of walking across a stage and to me that’s a double nice thing," said Curtiss.
Many of the civilians in the program don’t get recognition for their efforts and success. The program ensures they are all congratulated for their hard work and commitment.
"Successful people are usually keeping their nose down to the grindstone forcing someone to stand up, especially when you’re talking about standing up to be recognized is a positive reward," said Curtiss.
"At many times you don’t feel like you need it, that’s a pretty good indicator you need it just a little bit more. I think it’s good to identify positive success if they’re definitely willing to highlight negative ones. Identifying the positive ones is just as important."
| Date Taken: | 11.16.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 11.28.2016 08:23 |
| Story ID: | 215822 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US |
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