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Native America Climbing The Professional Ladder

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Wed. 01/14 11a: To move up in the workplace, some people dedicate years to education. Others spend years to gaining experience and learning all they can to do their best at work. The big day when you change the title on your business card can be very rewarding. On today’s show, we put the spotlight on Native professionals who have recently started new and exciting positions. Have you moved up the work ladder? Are you starting a new chapter in your professional career? Call in and tell us about your career path – or celebrate the professional accomplishments of a family member or colleague. Guests include new president of the United Tribes Technical College Dr. Leander McDonald (Dakota/Arikara).

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