Highlights and Achievements from the Past Few Months, Insights with Mark B.
 

As I reflect on these past few months, I am grateful for the many accomplishments and
milestones that made it so memorable. Some of my proudest achievements include launching my
own column and partnering with Connie to write a monthly column, graduating from Project
SEARCH, and accepting a position with Johnson County Government in the MED-ACT
Department. Each of these experiences has helped me grow personally and professionally,
making these few months of meaningful progress and exciting new opportunities.

While collaborating with Connie on the Live Well with ADD website, I have had the occasion to
write several high-quality articles and have been grateful to receive positive feedback from
readers. I regularly brainstorm ideas for future topics, focusing on subjects that are both
meaningful and valuable to my audience. I understand that every reader has unique interests and
perspectives, so I strive to create content that informs, encourages, and resonates with a wide
range of people.

I am truly thankful to Connie for giving me the chance to have a space where I can share my
thoughts, experiences, and ideas while also benefiting from her guidance and feedback
throughout the writing process.

As you remember, on Reader’s Corner with the Live Well With ADD website I wrote about my
journey with Project SEARCH where I reflected on my journey into Project SEARCH and its
significance to my professional development and personal growth. I shared how I first learned
about the program, navigated the application and assessment process, and felt the excitement of
being accepted. I also discussed meeting my instructors and skills trainers, completing
orientation, and starting my first internship rotation at Johnson County Legal Services and
completed two more internships at Fairview Elementary and MED-ACT.

Reflecting on my experiences, I recognize that Project SEARCH challenged me, helped me build
confidence, and prepared me for future opportunities. I am especially grateful to everyone who
believed in me, supported me, and encouraged me to reach my full potential. I recently graduated
from the program and was fortunate to secure employment with MED-ACT in June of this year,
after leaving a position I held for four and a half years at a local nursing home as a healthcare
server.

I am proud of this accomplishment, as it resulted in an offer from county government officials
who recognized my skills and hard work. This opening has received positive feedback from the
manager of administrative services and the finance director within the department. Additionally,
I am grateful to my former HR director at the nursing home who supported my transition to
MED-ACT.

Looking back at the past few months, I am proud of what I have achieved—graduating from a
demanding and rewarding program, which challenged me, and securing a new position that has
enhanced my resume and LinkedIn profile.