VOCATIONAL SCHOOL PLANS ADULT RE-ENTRY SEMINAR APRIL 12

Dr. Dorothy Hardy measures the fruit of her labor in broad grins and more productive lives. She is up to 350 and counting.

She loves to see the expression on people's faces after they have gone from being doubtful and confused to a more certain and productive life. Hardy is director and counselor of the Cape Area Vo-Tech School's Single Parent program.

In the 1991-92 school year, 46 single parents participated in her program. In 1992-93 some 96 people participated.

"The more time we had to get the word out, the bigger the numbers got and the more we accomplished," Hardy said.

She will open the next adult re-entry conference at 8:10 a.m. April 12 with a brief introduction to the conference.

More than 350 single parents have been part of the program Hardy has directed since 1991.

Registration, which is free, is required to participate in the conference. To register call 334-0826.

Those interested in learning how to study for a general equivalency diploma, enter a job training program, find financial aid resources or how to sign up for a self-improvement course are invited to attend the meeting, from 8 to noon at the Cape Area Vo-Tech Building, 301 N. Clark Ave.

Several other speakers will participate in the re-entry conference. At 8:15 a.m. Peggy Ropelle, coordinator of career connection at Mineral Area College, and Penny Elrod, job placement coordinator at Mineral Area College, will talk on the re-entry process. Their discussion will be titled "Complete Intake Forms."

George Dordoni, assistant director of the Southeast Missouri Campus Assistance Center, will speak on "Self-esteem, Confidence and You." He will be joined by Molly Strickland, counselor of single expectant parents and Lutheran Family Services.

Nancy Branson, interim coordinator of the area vo-technical schools, will talk about "Assessment." Nancy Witvoet with the area vo-technical schools and assessment center will also speak on assessment with Harry Schuler, director of student education opportunity programs at Southeast Missouri State University.

Donnie Shuck, supervisor of employment services and job services for the division of employment security will talk about the hottest jobs in the next five years at 11 a.m.

Financial resources will be the topic beginning at 11:30 a.m.