City of Columbia CARE Program

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee Qali Crenshaw was placed at Bright Start Academy - East. Qali was nominated for this award because of her positive attitude, willingness to help, and energy that she brought into everything that she did inside and outside of the classroom. Her work ethic and fun spirit make her an ideal candidate. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Tatiana Stickle’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee Kennadi Murphy was placed at UCP (United Cerebral Palsy Heartland Child Development Center). Kennadi was nominated for this award because she was well known for always having a positive attitude, great work ethic, and a willingness to help those when they needed it. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Tatiana Stickle’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee McKynleigh Jackson was placed at Athletes Performance Institute. McKynleigh was nominated for this award because of her great attitude. She was always willing to do whatever needed to be done. She communicated very well with everyone she interacted with, and made sure to always find something to keep her busy. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Tatiana Stickle’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee Carson Byrum was placed at All Dogs-N-Cats. Carson was nominated for this award because he went above and beyond his job duties. He always showed everyone the utmost respect and defined what it means to be a good worker. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Tatiana Stickle’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

The winner of the Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award from CARE job coach Mark Bremer’s caseload is Ciara Carter, who was placed at CoMo Smoke and Fire. According to Mark, I chose Ciara as the winner of this award because she was consistently someone who overcame struggles, learned from mistakes, and took everything thrown at her in stride. I chose her for this award because the resilience and perseverance that she showed is necessary in this world. Her strength under pressure not only makes her an exceptional employee/trainee, but is telling of her success in whatever endeavors she chooses to pursue.

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee Brookson McCarthy was placed at Battle High School. Brookson was nominated for this award because he was the epitome of a hard worker. Not only was he a team player and worked well with his co-workers, but he always treated everyone with the utmost respect. He always communicated and asked for help when he needed it which put him miles ahead when it comes to the workforce. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Mark Bremer’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee Monique Parker was placed at CoMo Smoke and Fire. Monique was nominated for this award because of her motivation, professionalism, and work ethic. She was a bright communicator and always thought on her feet. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Mark Bremer’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee Taylor Williams was placed at Battle High School. Taylor was nominated for this award because he showed great leadership. Not only was his communication always timely and appropriate, but he also was a great person to work with. He did a job and he did it right the first time. He was very communicative when he struggled and was open to positive and negative feedback. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Mark Bremer’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee Ciara Carter was placed at CoMo Smoke and Fire. Ciara was nominated for this award because of her immense dedication to self-improvement, listening and verbal communication skills, and desire to overcome struggles. She was not only open to critique, but took it as a personal goal to do the best she could at all moments. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Mark Bremer’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

Wynna Faye Elbert Outstanding CARE Trainee Award nominee Priscilla Kincanon was placed at Counseling Associates. Priscilla was nominated for this award because she was the definition of a hard worker. Every time she interacted with the public, was put into stressful situations, or otherwise pushed, she always did her very best. One of the few things that made her stand out was her ability to ask for help when she needed it. Great job this summer!... The winner of this award from CARE job coach Mark Bremer’s caseload will be announced this Friday.

What the CARE program has meant to me... Special thanks is extended to the Columbia South Rotary Club for its sponsorship of the 2020 Trainee Video Speech Contest! This graphic is from their October 2 newsletter:

2020 Trainee Video Speech Contest sponsored by the Columbia South Rotary Club and City of Columbia - City Channel What the CARE program has meant to me... 1st place ($125*): Nadia Gresham (The Winn Law Firm)... *courtesy of the Columbia South Rotary Club See more