#best skilled trades programs in philadelphia

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Skilled trades jobs blend technical expertise and soft skills. Read further to learn some tips for a successful career in trades.

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Inspiring Words: Donna Bullock’s Graduation Address at PTTI At PTTI, we were to listen to the powerful speech delivered by former PA State Representative Donna Bullock at the recent graduation ceremony. In her moving address, Ms. Bullock reflects on the incredible journey of PTTI, founded by Sherman McLeod and Donald Jackson after they acquired Berean Technical Institute in 2015. Discover the founders' visionary efforts in shaping PTTI and the profound community impact it has made, particularly in empowering the black community.

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Star Trek -- Female

Name: Phương Hạnh Lý

Alias(s): The Commander

Nickname(s): Commander,  em yêu (Honey; reserved for mother only)

Species: Human

Gender: Female

Age: 35

Birthday: May 12, 2229

Nationality: Vietnamese

Hometown: Bảo Lộc

Career--

Occupation: Independent Traveler, Trades and offers her services where possible to every faction.

Titles/degrees: Doctorate in Programming, went to Starfleet, dropped out after the first year, self-taught pilot and engineer.

Appearance--

Height: 5′6″

Hair: Mid-back length black hair, widows peak

Eyes: Dark brown

Complexion: Round face, pale

General Body Type: Athletic

Other defining physical traits:

-Scars along her back, one particularly dark scar on her upper right shoulder, extending to her collar bone after an explosion.

-Calloused hands and feet.

-Stretch marks on under arms and hips.

Personality--

“Positive” Traits:

-Improviser

-Quick-thinking

-Loyal

-Modest

-Compassionate

-Fair

-Courageous

-Authentic

-Curious

What Phuong considers her best trait: Courageous

“Negative” Traits:

-Commitment issues

-Stubborn

-Aggressive

-Cynical

-Jealous

-Rebellious

-Vindictive

-Unpredictable

-Vulgar

What Phuong considers her worst trait: Aggressive

Skills:

-Programming

-Piloting

-Engineering

-Reads and types fast

-Flute

Likes:

-Money

-Rescuing civilians

-The color orange

-Tulips

-Poetry

-Old-fashioned books

-Having more people on her crew

Dislikes:

-Orion slave traders

-Ferengi

-Killing Innocents

-Bad pilots

-Waiting

-The color white

-Anything plush

Favorite Color: Orange

Favorite Food: Ulan Soup

Favorite Drink: Romulan Brandy

Favorite Animal: Sehlat

Religion: Atheist

Proudest accomplishment: Leaving the Federation and completely disassociating herself, erasing all known identification of herself from Federation record. The only other person who knows who she is, is her mother, who fully supported her choice to leave in search of her dreams.

Biggest regret: Leaving her mother on Earth during the first Klingon war on the Humans.

Biggest embarrassment: Obtaining the scar on her shoulder when attempting maintenance on her ship by herself the first time and having to pay extra to get it fixed.

Biggest Fear: Failure.

Biggest Long-Term Goal: Helping as many people as possible, on her own terms.

Relationships--

Parents: Bian Lý (Mother, alive), Minh Lý (Father, deceased)

Siblings: n/a

Spouse/significant other: n/a

Children: n/a

Crew:

T’Kar N’Kaeo T’Prin: Second in Command, Vulcan, female

Hastil Nivut: Co-Pilot, El-Aurian, genderfluid

Rollele Ibrex: Linguistics, Betazoid, female

Sabrina Mohammed: Linguistics, Human, female

Hisicea “Hibiscus”: Linguistics, Rigelian, male

Kaalih Ona: Medical Lead, Betazoid, male

Eso Opirn: Medical team, Bajoran, transgender MtF

Aamyi Ikulo: Medical team, Bajoran, female

Jikkah: Medical team, Orion, male

Nathan “Nate” Lengrid: Medical team, Human, male

Dosru “Rue” Prianax: Security and Tactical Lead, Trill, nonbinary

Yayr: Secuirty and Tactical team, Klingon, female

Sikain: Security and Tactical team, Romulan, male

Kelsey “Kels” Withers: Security and Tactical team, Human/Betazoid, female

Teheela “Tahlullah”: Engineering Lead, Romulan, female

Dakari “Kari” Ferguson: Engineering, Human, male

Nama: Engineering, Vidiian, female

Azra Ferguson: Non-working member (3 y/o daughter of Kari), Human, female.

Ship name: Đèn Hiệu (Beacon)

Background:

Phuong grew up a rebellious and riotous young girl. Every teacher she ever had told her parents that she was too stubborn and outspoken for the classroom, that she couldn’t--or at least, wouldn’t--stay still, and was defiant of everything that asked her to do. Her parents saw this as a great thing. they were joyous that their only child was assertive about what they wanted. Instead of smothering this aspect about her, they taught her how to use it correctly, and her passion for justice, equity, and equality has only blossomed ever since. Having shown a natural aptness for programming and engineering, Phuong pursued a doctorate in Programming and went to Starfleet to study engineering. After seeing the far too restricting rules, and seeing how superior the Federation thought themselves to be, Phuong became disgusted, and no longer wanted to be associated with Starfleet. She dropped out, convincing 2 others, Sabrina and Nathan, to follow suit. Her father, while he didn’t agree with her perspective and worked in Starfleet as an engineer on the USS Philadelphia, knew not to fight her on her decision. 

When the war began to start, there was an attack on the USS Philadelphia that took the lives of many aboard, Phuong’s father among them. Starfleet didn’t inform them of the fact until three months after the fact, when what belongs he had were sent back. Grief-ridden and angry, Phuong made the decision to leave the Federation entirely, using all her savings to buy herself a ship: the Đèn Hiệu. She extended the offer to her two human friends, who agreed to go with her. Phuong told her mother what her intentions were, and her mother smiled at her, and told that she knew that Phuong would always choose to make her own path in life. With her mother’s approval, Phuong went about erasing every digital mark that ever included her name. Hacking into birth records and completely obliterating it unnoticed was something she never thought she could do. But on the night that she had completed it, she fired up her ship and launched, beaming up her friends and their slim belongings, and began their own star trek.

By the end of the first year, Phuong had made a new name for herself: The Commander. That’s all the majority of her crew knew her by, as she has rescued many of them from Orion slave traders under that name. They’d even gotten so well known as Independents that Cardassians reached out to them to make a delivery to a space station, and in the process managed to rescue two Bajorans, Eso and Aamyi. Later on, they would rescue Dakari and Azra, a father and daughter after having been abandoned by their crew on a planet when a  situation got too difficult and they had to leave--and didn’t come back for them. Romulans, Humand, and even a Klingon as well as many other aliens lived peacefully on that ship, working together as an unbeatable crew. The misfits of the war who would ultimately be disregarded because they “didn’t see the logic in senseless killing when there is evidence to prove that these three factions are capable of coming to terms with each other”, as T’Prin said one night after a particularly rough run-in with the Klingons. Phuong had found herself a new family in the stars, and she wouldn’t give it up for anything.

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8 Resume Writing Tips to Land Your Dream Job In Skilled Trades

Your resume is your digital handshake in the skilled Trades. Read further to learn how to craft an efficient resume to get a rewarding job in skilled trades.

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Sommelier Courses in America

https://j.mp/3gqHy1C The world of wine is wonderful. Sommelier training opens opportunities in all sectors, from the hospitality industry to retail, from education to marketing, from distribution to production. Wine jobs are not only appealing, but they’re lucrative too. Wine professionals, like any other specialists, need credentials and constant knowledge updates. The wine world comprises dozens of countries, hundreds of wine regions, and thousands of grape varieties. The laws, the climate, the soil types, and the people, all form part of a wine specialist’s knowledge. Table of contentsGetting Wine CertifiedWine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)National Wine School (NWS)Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW)Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) Getting Wine Certified If you want to get your foot in the door, you’ll need to hit the books and find the right association, school, or study program to help you in your learning, but also to vouch for you. These are the most important wine education and certification programs; find out which one is for you. Our preference for wine certification is well known: we love the programs coming out of the National Wine School, so we are 100% biased. If you want a neutral source for information, we recommend either the Sommeliers Choice Awards or SOMM. The Top Three Sommelier Programs The essential wine and sommelier programs in the United States. These companies are the main certification bodies for the wine trade. You typically have to attend classes at a local wine school or attend a virtual wine course to earn these certifications. These three programs are very different in their approach to wine education, but also their student base. We recommend considering both when choosing which of these programs you would be more comfortable in. Someone who feels at home at CMS would not be a good fit for the NWS, and a WSET person may feel at home at NWS, but definitely not the CMS. Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or WSET, is based in the UK but now runs pay-to-play franchises across the globe. You can take any of their courses in any major city in the US and other countries. The basics of a WSET class are fairly simple: a PowerPoint presentation in a rented room, plus a wine tasting. WSET is very methodical; they offer programs on different specialties like wine, spirits, sake. Advancing from levels one through four in most programs, the difficulty increases dramatically. A level four Wine Diploma is one of the most coveted and hard to get certifications in the industry. Wine regions, tasting, and a strong focus on the business side of wine, WSET is great for someone looking towards restaurant employment. Wine School Snapshot Graduating L3 WSET Class National Wine School (NWS) The only major wine school founded in the United States, the NWS offers a uniquely American liberal arts perspective. Unlike WSET or CMS, the programs are designed for the entire wine industry, not just restaurants. The wine trade is very different in the states than in other countries. Working in restaurants isn’t as lucrative nor as respected as it is in Europe. Unlike other wine programs, the focus is not on restaurant employment. NWS expects their students will work in many parts of the wine trade, including winemakers, wine educators, and importers, and their curriculum reflects those realities. We think the National Wine School is the best option for someone looking to learn about wine. The school attracts a diverse student base and offers programs that are engaging to people from all walks of life. The Wine School of Philadelphia will not offer either WSET or CMS programs due to their —what’s the best way to say this?– narrow view of both wine and students. We are far from alone in this move. Wine School Snapshot Graduating L3 NWS Class Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Serious allegations of racism, cheating, and sexual assaults have been leveled at members of its board of directors. These allegations have been covered in detail by the New York Times. The program is exclusively for people in the restaurant industry. The Court of Master Sommeliers is a sommelier certification program based in the UK, now with a big branch in the US. There are four levels to accomplish before becoming one of the few Master Sommeliers in the world. There are just over 400 wine professionals with this high title. Founded in 1977, it had a big boom after the SOMM documentary was released in 2013. The organization focuses strongly on wine service in restaurant scenarios and on deductive wine tasting, a skill that enables sommeliers to not only assess the quality of any wine but to identify its vintage, grape variety, and provenance. Wine School Snapshot Graduating CMS L4 Class The Other Sommelier Programs Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) The Master of Wine qualification is gained after a challenging three-year program organized by the Institute of Masters of Wine. Founded in 1955, the organization requires students to know everything there is to know about wine and write appropriately about it. A series of essays and exams take the students to their limits, becoming some of the better-prepared professionals in the industry. To start the program, students must already have wide experience in the field, high qualifications like the level four WSET diploma, and a Master of Wine sponsorship. Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) The Wine Scholar Guild is an approachable study program provider. The ability to study traditionally in a classroom or online allows students to tackle the Wine Scholar Guild programs in their own time from anywhere in the world. Specializations in important wine-producing countries like France, Spain, and Italy make this organization an ideal way to stand out from other professionals. Master-level programs include a regional approach to most French wine regions, from Champagne to Bordeaux. Immersion trips that include high-end tasting in the heart of the wine country and mentorship from highly trained professionals complete the learning experience. The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) Established in 1982, the International Sommelier Guild offers an extensive wine education program through third-party schools in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, and many other countries. Standardized, relevant textbooks and a complete curriculum fed by ISG instructors are powerful tools to certify capable sommeliers. Different levels lead students to a very high proficiency level, including a teacher program that helps grow the guild’s reach. A new online learning platform will help the International Sommelier Guild have an even broader reach. If you want to become a certified sommelier or simply wish to increase your wine expertise, these are the most popular organizations worldwide. As long as you have a passion for wine and a commitment to keep on learning, you’ll find any goal achievable and any certification level within reach. Welcome to the wine world, an ever-growing community of wine lovers. Wine Courses L1 Online Wine Certification Core (L2/L3) wine Courses Advanced (L4) wine Programs Wine Education Articles What is a Supertaster Wine & Health through the Ages What is Terroir? The Big Money Wine Myth Growing Grapes without Irrigation History of Wine Sommelier Classes What are Tannins? Wine Blogs By Keith Wallace https://j.mp/3gqHy1C

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Ethel Gabriel, a Rare Woman in the Record World, Dies at 99 Ethel Gabriel, who in more than 40 years at RCA Victor is thought to have produced thousands of records, many at a time when almost no women were doing that work at major labels, died on March 23 in Rochester, N.Y. She was 99. Her nephew, Ed Mauro, her closest living relative, confirmed her death. Ms. Gabriel began working at RCA’s plant in Camden, N.J., in 1940 while a student at Temple University in Philadelphia. One of her early jobs was as a record tester — she would pull one in every 500 records and listen to it for manufacturing imperfections. “If it was a hit,” she told The Pocono Record of Pennsylvania in 2007, “I got to know every note because I had to play it over and over and over.” She also had a music background — she played trombone and had her own dance band in the 1930s and early ’40s — and her skill set earned her more and more responsibility, as well as the occasional role in shaping music history. She said she was on hand at the 1955 meeting in which the RCA executive Stephen Sholes signed Elvis Presley, who had been with Sun Records. She had a hand in “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,” the 1955 instrumental hit by Pérez Prado that helped ignite a mambo craze in the United States. She may have produced or co-produced the album that contained that tune, but April Tucker, lead researcher on a documentary being made about Ms. Gabriel, said details on the early part of her career were hazy. Ms. Gabriel often said that she had produced some 2,500 records. Ms. Tucker said officials at Sony, which now holds RCA’s archives, had told her that the number may actually be higher, since contributions were not always credited. In any case, by the late 1950s Ms. Gabriel was in charge of RCA Camden Records, the company’s budget line, and was earning producer credits, something she continued to do into the 1980s. In 1959 she began the “Living Strings” series of easy-listening albums, consisting of orchestral renditions of popular and classical tunes (“Living Strings Play Music of the Sea,” “Living Strings Play Music for Romance” and many more), most of which were released on Camden. The line soon branched out into “Living Voices,” “Living Guitars” and other subsets and became a big profit-generator for RCA — which was not, Ms. Gabriel said, what the boss expected when he put her in charge of Camden, a struggling label at the time. “I’m sure he thought it was a way to get rid of me,” she told The Express-Times of Easton, Pa., in 1992 (too diplomatic to name the boss). “Well, I made a multimillion-dollar line out of it, conceived, programmed and produced the entire thing.” There were other profitable series as well. Ms. Gabriel was particularly good at repackaging material from the RCA archives into albums that sold anew, as she did in the “Pure Gold” series. In 1983 she shared a Grammy Award for best historical album for “The Tommy Dorsey-Frank Sinatra Sessions” By the time she left RCA in 1984, she was a vice president. Yet, unlike the top male record executives of the era, she rarely made headlines. Ms. Tucker, an audio engineer, said she had never heard of Ms. Gabriel until one day she went searching to see if she could find out who the first female audio engineer was. She brought Ms. Gabriel to the attention of Sound Girls, an organization that promotes women in the audio field, and soon Caroline Losneck and Christoph Gelfand, documentary filmmakers, were at work on “Living Sound,” a film about her. Ms. Losneck, in a phone interview, said they had been hoping to complete the documentary by Ms. Gabriel’s 100th birthday this November. Ms. Losneck said Ms. Gabriel had survived in a tough business through productivity and competence. “She knew who to call when she needed an organist,” she said. “She knew how to manage the budget. All that gave her a measure of control.” Many of the records Ms. Gabriel made fit into a category often marginalized as elevator music. “It’s easy to look back on that music now and say it was kind of cheesy,” Ms. Losneck said, “but back then it was part of the cultural landscape.” Toward the end of her career, as more women began entering the field, Ms. Gabriel was both an example and a mentor. Nancy Jeffries, who went to work in RCA’s artists-and-repertoire department in 1974 and had earlier sung with the band the Insect Trust, was one of those who learned from her. “Being a woman and having ambition at a record company in those days was something that just didn’t compute with most of the male executive staff, but I was fortunate enough to land in the A&R department at RCA Records, where Ethel was established as a force to be reckoned with,” Ms. Jeffries, who went on to executive positions at RCA, Elektra and other record companies, said by email. “She had developed a couple of deals that, while they weren’t particularly ‘hip,’ generated a lot of income and financed some of the more speculative workings of the department. Lesson one: Make money for the company and they will leave you be.” Mr. Mauro summarized his aunt’s career simply: “She was successful early on when the playing field wasn’t level.” Ms. Gabriel, interviewed by The Cincinnati Enquirer in 1983, had a succinct explanation of her ability to thrive in a man’s world. “I didn’t know I was somewhere I shouldn’t be,” she said. Ethel Nagy was born on Nov. 16, 1921, in Milmont Park, Pa., near Philadelphia. Her father, Charles, who died when she was a teenager, was a machinist, and her mother, Margaret (Horvath) Nagy, took up ceramic sculpture later in life. Ms. Gabriel studied trombone in her youth and formed a band, En (her initials) and Her Royal Men, that played in the Philadelphia area. While at Temple she began working at RCA in nearby Camden putting labels on records and packed them before advancing to record tester. After graduating in 1943, Ms. Gabriel continued her studies at Columbia University and worked at RCA’s offices in New York, including as secretary to Herman Diaz Jr., who led RCA’s Latin division. She spent a lot of time listening in on studio sessions, and by the mid-1950s trade publications were referring to her as an “RCA Victor executive.” In 1958 she married Gus Gabriel, who was in music publishing. The couple counted Frank Sinatra as a friend. In a 2011 interview with The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, she said that in 1973, when her husband was dying in a hospital, she walked into his room one day and found his nurses in a tizzy. “I asked, ‘What’s wrong?’” she recalled. “They said, ‘Oh, everybody got autographed pictures from Sinatra!’” Ms. Jeffries said that Ms. Gabriel had always mentored the women at the company no matter where they were on the corporate ladder. But her helping hand was extended to men, too, as the producer Warren Schatz found out when he joined RCA in the mid-1970s, as the disco wave was building. He had an idea for an album that might catch that wave, he said, and she came up with $6,000 to get it made. It was by the Brothers and included a song, “Are You Ready for This,” that became a dance-floor staple. “So Ethel basically started my life off at RCA,” Mr. Schatz said in a phone interview. Soon he was vice president of A&R, and she was reporting to him. “Whatever she wanted to do, I would just say yes to,” he said. “She was so calm, and so knowledgeable, and so self-sufficient.” Ms. Gabriel left RCA in 1984, in part, she said, at the urging of Robert B. Anderson, a former U.S. treasury secretary, who persuaded her to turn over to him her retirement package — more than $250,000 — so that he could invest it in the hope that the proceeds would finance future music ventures. The money disappeared, and Mr. Anderson, who died in 1989, was later convicted of tax evasion. Ms. Gabriel lived in the Poconos for a number of years before moving to a care center in Rochester to be near Mr. Mauro and his family. As she died at a hospital there, Mr. Mauro said, the staff had Sinatra songs playing in her room. Source link Orbem News #Dies #Ethel #Gabriel #rare #record #Woman #World

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Such is life! Behold, a new Post published on Greater And Grander about The Dancing Rabbit: Kim Delgado

See into my soul, as a new Post has been published on http://greaterandgrander.com/2020/11/the-dancing-rabbit-kim-delgado/

The Dancing Rabbit: Kim Delgado

Kim Delgado has worn many hats in the entertainment industry which include: Writer, Director, Actor, Marketing Consultant, and Branding Creative Director. He has also taught screenwriting and acting as well as coaching actors for over twenty years.

Why did you get into the entertainment industry?    

I enjoyed the theater and felt great joy in my early elementary and high school performances. After playing the role of Peter Pan in the 5th grade I knew I wanted to be an actor. At 12 1/2  I got a scholarship at PAF PLAYHOUSE in Huntington Long Island. I soon became an Equity Apprentice at the theater. I then got cast in the play "The Miracle Worker". My mom was an ardent lover of the arts and sent me to take some classes at the Performing Arts Foundation (PAF). Which was the only Equity theater on Long Island at the time.

What were your goals when you started? 

I wanted to work as an actor and in the back of my mind, I thought maybe I would write plays and films one day. In the future, I am interested in expressing myself through the medium of media with topics that include social issues, current events, Bi-Op's, historical, and documentary style entertainment venues.

Did you go to film school?

No. I went to a performing arts BFA program. And went on to get practical experience working in the industry. I would recommend people who want to get into the entertainment industry to go to a film school or industry-related program that gives them the technical knowledge they will need to procure paying work. Learning things along the way takes longer and sometimes miss critical pieces of the puzzle.

Do you feel that you got the education you wanted from your time in school? Do you think you would have been better off going someplace else or simply just diving right into the industry?

I graduated from high school a year early at 16.  I was working as an apprentice at (PAF) and was spotted by a talent scout for Trinity Square Repertory Company and went on tour before I even graduated from high school.  I was rehearsing "Brother To Dragons' in Philadelphia and shuttling back and forth to Long Island to take my finals and graduate high school.  I auditioned for Julliard, North Western, and Purchase.  They auditioned me and all said to come back in a year. They did not want a 16-year-old to start their programs. Their policy was for a freshman to be at least 18 in their freshman year.  I decided to go to the Davis Center in NYC. The Lenord Davis Center was a part of The City College Of New York.  Since it was in New York City, I had access to all of New York Theater. I had a part time job working for the Golub Brothers and they controlled all the concessions on Broadway and Lincoln Center. I got to see every Show in NYC many times. It was heaven. If I had not been in NYC, I would not have access to industry or had the meteoric start to my career.

What advice would you give to a prospective student who is applying to film school?

Do your research.  Try and figure out what you like in course materials and find the best fit for your mindset. Go on the internet and look up the teachers at various schools and find the review students give them.  Read the "Hollywood Reporter", "Variety", and industry periodicals, looking at what kind of projects and jobs are available so you can gauge what skill sets you will need when you start looking for an industry job.

What did you do after school?  Did you have trouble finding work when you first got out?

I was blessed. In my Senior year, I knew that school would be ending and my parents would no longer be footing the college bills. I took a course at Ben Collier's commercial and industry seminar. I then went on to freelance with multiple agents and got a national commercial, and booked "To Kill A Cop" which was a two-part four-hour NBC special. I took the first semester off and then doubled up my last semester. I graduated Cum Lude and got cast in a starring role in the feature film "Boardwalk" with Lee Strasberg, Ruth Gordon, Janet Lee, Eli Wallach, and Joe Silver. I literally graduated from college and got booked starring opposite the greatest acting teacher on the planet. Talk about a dream scenario this was an amazing start to my professional career.

What difficulties (if any) did you encounter in Hollywood?

When I first started out there were very few black roles outside of muggers, robbers and bad guys.  I did a fair share of roles where I was being killed, getting arrested, or playing other unsavory roles.  I studied Shakespeare and I was playing street thugs. You also run into scams. Bad photographers, for-pay casting calls, agents who held your money for months, and unscrupulous managers trying to take triple commissions. The industry showed me the good, the bad, and the ugly.

What did you do for a day job while looking for showbiz work?

My day Job in NY was background work. I specialized in commercial background work. The pay was great and in those days upgrades to principal happened a lot. While I was studying karate and auditioning for acting work I did work as a bouncer for the super hot club Paradise Garage. I also worked as a casting director for Group Seven Productions. After I moved to California I didn't do background or have a regular job for over 30 years.

Do you ever work for free or on spec now?  And if so, how do you choose when to work on those terms?

I am so busy trying to get my own films and tv projects set up that there is no time to work on a spec.  I recently took on a position as North American Development Director for Globalflix.  My mandate is to find cross-pollination projects for Europe/Africa/South America and American storylines.  Add that to the script doctoring jobs and mentoring of new writers and actors there is no time for freebies. I  am juggling so many film and tv projects that I have written and developed that I can't write, act, or produce for free.  If the right opportunity came up for materials that gob-smacked me I "might" consider working on it.

What are you currently working on, and how did you arrive here?

I have four features an animation series and a live-action series among 20 or so written projects that I am going out with through my agent and other contacts. You start at the beginning.  I wrote my first project back in 1989. I have had over 12 options on the project and made over 100k in options but it has not been made. I am still shopping this feature project. It took me ten years to sell my first screenplay which was a co-written project. "Taken In Broad Day Light" went on to be the 3rd highest rated movie in Lifetime history and was sold to over 100 countries.

My latest project SK8HARD started as an animation idea. I was persuaded by a friend to write it into a live-action feature film. After several years of not getting any action on selling the script, I met a woman who wrote and produced comic books. So I decided to make my SK8HARD screenplay into comic books. Because I created my own Intellectual property, I now had enough new artwork to make an animation pitch bible and am shopping the project once again as an animated series.  My agent just got interest from Netflix. So the circle is complete. I started with animation, went to live-action feature, then to comic book form and now back to animation.

What are the biggest mistakes a person can make when they first start working in the industry?

Writing is re-writing.

Acting is a technique, producing is knowing how to collaborate and delegate.

These are skills that take time to develop. The biggest mistake an artist can do is to not be ready when they get their shot. Lynn Manuel Miranda took seven years to get Hamilton on Broadway.  He did not want to waste "his shot".

Prepare, study, and read about your craft. Network and meet other professionals.

Go to the theater, movies, and concerts.

Speak with working professionals and read periodicals and trades. It's your career so treat it like a profession and put the time and work into it.

What’s the biggest thing you depend on, on set?

As I said before making projects are a collaborative effort and you need everything to work like a smoothly oiled machine.

As a producer, my key crew members. The director for vision, my line producer to keep the project on time and on budget, and of course the actors and crew to deliver the best they have every day.

Did someone ever try to take advantage of your inexperience in Hollywood?

Hollywood is a backstabbing snake. all manner of liars, hooligans, gangsters, and perverts are attracted to the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry will chew you up and spit you out.  Taking advantage of inexperience in Hollywood is part of the industry landscape. 

People have tried to put their name on my scripts as co-writers, given me faulty contracts, tried to get me to sign away my script or life rights for peanuts. I have been routinely told that I'm really an actor so I wouldn't know about certain technical aspects of the industry. As a person of color, there is also a lot of racism.  

I come from a cultured background. My father was a hematologist and my mother was a nurse practitioner/psychotherapist. We are an educated family. Besides writing stories about people of color, I write white and Jewish stories as I grew up in Huntington Long Island.  There were no black kids in my school until 7th grade and then very few.  I've been to at least 15 bat mitzvahs and 10 seders. 

But industry people are surprised when they read my Alan Bell Environmental script or my Barry Levin TV series with Jewish protagonists.  People have stared me directly in my face holding the script with my name on it and ask me "DID YOU REALLY WRITE THIS"? They just can't believe a black man wrote with such clarity about the Jewish experience.

Of course, it's okay for Stephen Spielberg to direct "The Color Purple". Or Johnny Depp to play a Native American in the "Lone Ranger", but whoa be it for a black man to write about another race other than his own. Hollywood is two-faced.

Did you ever pay for a program that promised big results to help further your career, but it never delivered?

Hollywood preys on desperate people. If it sounds too good to be true then you know it's too good to be true!  There are plenty of producer workshops, networking parties, and parasitic online podcasts and blogs that people pay for in hopes of finding the holy grail of entrance into the entertainment industry. There is no holy grail just hard work and luck. 

Yes, I have paid my hard-earned money to scammers that could really do nothing to move my projects forward.

I would advise producers, writers and other industry-related professionals to not spend a red-blooded cent if there is no clear cut definite outcome that can be defined and put in a contract. Someone trying to get your project set up, or trying to get you to finance or trying to get you an agent or meeting is BS.

Mortgage brokers get paid when they close a loan, agents get paid after they get you a gig. Paying upfront 99% of the time will net you no guaranteed results. 

Did you ever come across a project or a person that looked promising, and then the whole thing blew up in your face?

Sigh...  There a lot of Users in Hollywood.

I met a woman on LinkedIn and we met for lunch, (I admit she was beautiful).

We talked about some of my projects and she told me an idea/logline she had for a film.  I was intrigued by the idea. Now an idea is just that. It's not a treatment, or a script. There are no character arcs, hooks, payoffs, witty dialogue, or plot intertwining with theme. It's just a general idea.

Over a few weeks I came up with a beginning, middle, and ending. Protagonists and Antagonists. Hooks and pay-offs. I shaped the idea into as story.   There was no way I was going to teach her how to write, pay her half of a sale, get her into the WGA union and have her tell me what to write for free!  I balked.

I came up with the whole story and a new title. Why would I write this for her and not own the material?  She was unrealistic and I moved on as fast as i could. she was the type that would sue if I wrote and sold the script claiming it was "her idea" even know she only had a logline of an idea. 

Were there any telling signs?

When I told her I would write it she said that she would need to write it with me and that she needed control to shop the project. Of course she had no money to pay me and had never written a script before.

Were you ever put in a position where you were asked to compromise your moral integrity? 

I've been asked to keep quite on some issues but so far my moral integrity is in tact.  Women in the industry have a much tougher time navigating the predatory sharks that are seeking their pound of flesh.  Desperation breeds contempt and those who do the preying like Harvey Weinstein know that that they can destroy a career with a few unflattering words. People are afraid of these moguls and their power.

Did you ever embarrass yourself in front of a celebrity?

No. but I've embarrassed by celebrities.  Paul Reiser worked out in a gym I frequented. We were all working out and he told a few jokes. I made a joke and he said to me "I make the jokes". The group went silent.

Another time I was working at the Mark Taper Forum and I had been asked to understudy the role of another character because one of the actors would be gone for a week shooting a movie. I jumped at the chance to work with one of my childhood heroes. I worked on the role as if I were actually going to do it. When we rehearsed, the star had not prepared and did not take rehearsing with me seriously. But I was using all my method acting training with facial twitches, sense memories, as if techniques and all my bag of tricks. He got so mad that I was showing him up he stopped the scene and started clapping and saying "Kim Delgado is giving us an acting lesson BRAVO!"  He clapped for like 20 seconds but it felt like an eternity. It was 10am. The director called lunch and we never rehearsed that scene again. Talk about being embarrassed. My balls were sucked up into my throat and my gut felt like it was going to explode.  I hadn't done anything but try and do good work with my idol. He didn't want to be bothered and eviscerated me in front of the entire cast. I did not say anything. He was a star. The show was a hit and extended. I got paid. Next!

Did you ever meet someone casually at a club that wound up leading to a great job or a major step in your career? 

I met a line producer at a party in LA. He was going to be working on a project in NY and thought I would be perfect to play a role in a TV MOVIE.  I gave him a picture and resume (I always carried P&R's in my car) and 4-5 months later he called me to have my agent submit to Judith Weiner the casting director.  I didn't even have to audition. I looked like the character I was to play in the movie. I booked "Badge of the Assasin" playing Waverly Jones with stars James Woods and Yaphet Koto. As a bonus I was in the same production as my dear friend David Harris who starred in the  movie "The Warriors".

What motto do you try to live your life by?

I have two. At Seido Karate our grand master Kaicho Tadashi Nakumura would give weekly meditation lectures. One of my favorites was "Yanna Karobi Yaoki". Which means to fall down 7 times and rise again on the 8th.  As an artist failure is a recurring theme. Fredrick Douglas said "Without Struggle there is no progress". Learning from your failures can be very valuable lessons.  So get up off the canvas and live to fight for your art again.

Part of getting my Black Belt in Seido Karate included writing a 20 page thesis. In that thesis I create my own motto "Direction Determination Discipline"

Direction: You must have a plan or a map for your success. It can be changed or modified but you need the structure so you don't find your self going in circles.

Determination: Nothing is easy, nothing is free. You must sacrifice something in order to move forward with your goals. Pehaps you skip the partys to cresate a new script, or eshrew romance to concentrate on editing, or give up coffe and sugar to keep your iritation levels or weight down. There will be sacrifice.

Discipline: It takes a thousand punches to get one perfect. Work your craft. A dancer must practice a thousand pleaes, a writer rewrites a scene 50 tines, a director shoots test shoots and shorts, try out new equipment, become an expert at what you do. It will take time and energy but the rewards can be great.

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Sommelier Courses in America

https://j.mp/3gqHy1C Sommelier Courses in America - Keith Wallace - The world of wine is wonderful. Sommelier training opens opportunities in all sectors, from the hospitality industry to retail, from education to marketing, from distribution to production. Wine jobs are not only appealing, but they’re lucrative too. Wine professionals, like any other specialists, need credentials and constant knowledge updates. The wine world comprises dozens of countries, hundreds of wine regions, and thousands of grape varieties. The laws, the climate, the soil types, and the people, all form part of a wine specialist’s knowledge. Table of contentsGetting Wine CertifiedWine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)National Wine School (NWS)Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW)Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) Getting Wine Certified If you want to get your foot in the door, you’ll need to hit the books and find the right association, school, or study program to help you in your learning, but also to vouch for you. These are the most important wine education and certification programs; find out which one is for you. Our preference for wine certification is well known: we love the programs coming out of the National Wine School, so we are 100% biased. If you want a neutral source for information, we recommend either the Sommeliers Choice Awards or SOMM. The Top Three Sommelier Programs The essential wine and sommelier programs in the United States. These companies are the main certification bodies for the wine trade. You typically have to attend classes at a local wine school or attend a virtual wine course to earn these certifications. These three programs are very different in their approach to wine education, but also their student base. We recommend considering both when choosing which of these programs you would be more comfortable in. Someone who feels at home at CMS would not be a good fit for the NWS, and a WSET person may feel at home at NWS, but definitely not the CMS. Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or WSET, is based in the UK but now runs pay-to-play franchises across the globe. You can take any of their courses in any major city in the US and other countries. The basics of a WSET class are fairly simple: a PowerPoint presentation in a rented room, plus a wine tasting. WSET is very methodical; they offer programs on different specialties like wine, spirits, sake. Advancing from levels one through four in most programs, the difficulty increases dramatically. A level four Wine Diploma is one of the most coveted and hard to get certifications in the industry. Wine regions, tasting, and a strong focus on the business side of wine, WSET is great for someone looking towards restaurant employment. Wine School Snapshot Graduating L3 WSET Class National Wine School (NWS) The only major wine school founded in the United States, the NWS offers a uniquely American liberal arts perspective. Unlike WSET or CMS, the programs are designed for the entire wine industry, not just restaurants. The wine trade is very different in the states than in other countries. Working in restaurants isn’t as lucrative nor as respected as it is in Europe. Unlike other wine programs, the focus is not on restaurant employment. NWS expects their students will work in many parts of the wine trade, including winemakers, wine educators, and importers, and their curriculum reflects those realities. We think the National Wine School is the best option for someone looking to learn about wine. The school attracts a diverse student base and offers programs that are engaging to people from all walks of life. The Wine School of Philadelphia will not offer either WSET or CMS programs due to their —what’s the best way to say this?– narrow view of both wine and students. We are far from alone in this move. Wine School Snapshot Graduating L3 NWS Class Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Serious allegations of racism, cheating, and sexual assaults have been leveled at members of its board of directors. These allegations have been covered in detail by the New York Times. The program is exclusively for people in the restaurant industry. The Court of Master Sommeliers is a sommelier certification program based in the UK, now with a big branch in the US. There are four levels to accomplish before becoming one of the few Master Sommeliers in the world. There are just over 400 wine professionals with this high title. Founded in 1977, it had a big boom after the SOMM documentary was released in 2013. The organization focuses strongly on wine service in restaurant scenarios and on deductive wine tasting, a skill that enables sommeliers to not only assess the quality of any wine but to identify its vintage, grape variety, and provenance. Wine School Snapshot Graduating CMS L4 Class The Other Sommelier Programs Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) The Master of Wine qualification is gained after a challenging three-year program organized by the Institute of Masters of Wine. Founded in 1955, the organization requires students to know everything there is to know about wine and write appropriately about it. A series of essays and exams take the students to their limits, becoming some of the better-prepared professionals in the industry. To start the program, students must already have wide experience in the field, high qualifications like the level four WSET diploma, and a Master of Wine sponsorship. Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) The Wine Scholar Guild is an approachable study program provider. The ability to study traditionally in a classroom or online allows students to tackle the Wine Scholar Guild programs in their own time from anywhere in the world. Specializations in important wine-producing countries like France, Spain, and Italy make this organization an ideal way to stand out from other professionals. Master-level programs include a regional approach to most French wine regions, from Champagne to Bordeaux. Immersion trips that include high-end tasting in the heart of the wine country and mentorship from highly trained professionals complete the learning experience. The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) Established in 1982, the International Sommelier Guild offers an extensive wine education program through third-party schools in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, and many other countries. Standardized, relevant textbooks and a complete curriculum fed by ISG instructors are powerful tools to certify capable sommeliers. Different levels lead students to a very high proficiency level, including a teacher program that helps grow the guild’s reach. A new online learning platform will help the International Sommelier Guild have an even broader reach. If you want to become a certified sommelier or simply wish to increase your wine expertise, these are the most popular organizations worldwide. As long as you have a passion for wine and a commitment to keep on learning, you’ll find any goal achievable and any certification level within reach. Welcome to the wine world, an ever-growing community of wine lovers. Wine Courses L1 Online Wine Certification Core (L2/L3) wine Courses Advanced (L4) wine Programs Wine Education Articles What is a Supertaster Wine & Health through the Ages What is Terroir? The Big Money Wine Myth Growing Grapes without Irrigation History of Wine Sommelier Classes What are Tannins? Wine Blogs - https://j.mp/3gqHy1C

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Winter Classes @ MAAG Ready to Launch January 2014!

Finally, we’re ready to launch our Winter Class Series @ MAAG this coming January! From painting Rain Barrels, to Quilting, to Letterpress Printing, to Marketing YOU—there’s something here for both you and your family! Like what you see? Then download this form and mail in your registration. It’s that simple.

Design And Create Your Own Rain Barrels For Spring!

Teacher: Arleen Olshan, Lead Artist—MAAG Rain Barrel Project

Classes run for 6 Sundays

Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2014, 2:30 pm – 5 pm

Class fee + Materials $150

Additional Barrels $100/ea. if not supplying your own.

With the cold and quiet of winter settling in, this is a great time to daydream about the beautiful greenery that surrounds us in the Germantown Avenue corridor. With the expertise of MAAGs Rain Barrel Project teachers behind you and leading the way, you will plan and create unique, sustainable works of art for your home and community.

We will create and draw our designs, prepare the barrels with primer, paint together while finishing our designs, and then seal them for the warm season ahead.

For our neighbors who have participated in the Philadelphia Water Dept. Rain Barrel Program, bring your barrels to the Garage! If you do not have a barrel, you can either purchase them locally or we can order as a group for a slightly better price.

All ages are welcome to participate in this project. Children, ages 8 and up, must be accompanied by a parent. Cost of the class includes up to two participants per barrel.

About the instructor: Arleen Olshan has been the lead artist for the Mt. Airy Art Garage Rain Barrel Project for the past two years during which she worked with a diverse population of community members, artists, schools, and elder organizations ranging in age from 8 to 87!

Arleen holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Pennsylvania of Fine Art and Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts). Arleen is also a MAAG resident studio artist, a master handcrafter of leather accessories, and Cofounder of the Mt. Airy Art Garage.

Strips & Stripes

Quilting by Sarah Bond

Two-Session Class

Saturday, January 25, 2014, 2 – 6 PM

Saturday, February 15, 2014, Noon – 4 PM

Class Fee: $65

Are you a quilter who loves stripes but doesn’t know quite what to do with the striped fabrics in your stash? This is the quilt for you. This quilt lets you use all those striped and directional fabrics in an easy format to create a striking geometric quilt. The foundation of this design is nine patch. I will show you how to use the strip-pieced solids along with your stripes to assemble six-inch squares into eighteen-inch patch blocks. Simple strip piecing combining the solids and the stripes lends interest to the nine patch centers to create a truly interesting quilt.

This class is appropriate for quilters with some experience, but advanced skills are not required. Basic accuracy in cutting and sewing is all you need to create this quilt.

Students bring: Sewing machine in good working order and basic sewing supplies.

About the instructor: Sarah Bond has been a quiltmaker for more than thirty years. Her passion is demystifying traditional and modern quilt patterns and techniques to make them accessible to quilters of all levels.  She has been teaching at various locations in the Philadelphia area for over fifteen years. Sarah is currently an artist in residence at Mt. Airy Art Garage.

Introduction to Letterpress Printing

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014

10 AM – 5 PM

Class Fee: $80 plus $15 for materials

Teacher: Donna Globus, Resident Studio Artist

Explore the art of letterpress printing in this one-day introduction to printing from metal type. Students will learn the basics of setting type and printing with a small tabletop platen press. Get an overview of the basic tools of the trade, and learn how to use a pica rule, composing stick, leading, and spacing material. Become familiar with the layout of the California Job Case, and learn interesting facts like where the phrase “out of sorts” comes from. Learn how to mix ink, lock up a type form, and safely operate the press. Understand inking procedures, how to achieve proper impression, and press clean-up.

Class participants will have the opportunity to set and print their own name or a short phrase on a simply-designed card. There is a $15 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of class, which includes supplies, tools, ink, and a small quantity of fine paper. Bring notepaper and pencil for taking notes, and an apron or smock that can get dirty. You will leave with multiple copies of your first letterpress keepsake!

Bring all your questions and curiosity about letterpress printing! Class is limited to six participants, so sign up today! No previous experience is required.

About the instructor: Donna Globus has been printing with metal type for 18 years, and has taught workshops in printing and book arts at the University of the Arts, Cedar Crest College, and the Mt. Airy Art Garage. Her work has been exhibited widely, and can be seen at www.darkroompress.com.

You have created your Masterpiece! Now what?

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014

1 PM – 5 PM

Class Fee: $35

Teacher: Michael Albany

How can you generate buzz about your work as an artist? Topics will include:

Marketing your work.

Setting goals. Is it business or art?

Creating a website. Is Facebook enough? Etsy?

Networking. Where and with whom?

Partnering with community organizations.

About the instructor: Michael Albany is an award-winning photographer specializing in corporate and portrait photography. He’s a webmaster, a marketing maven, and a “go-to” person for marketing your work in the best light possible. You can find his work at www.michaelalbany.com

Like what you see? Download the registration form and send it in! See you in January!

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Forget his NFL pedigree — Packers’ Jon Runyan Jr. has overcome many obstacles – Green Bay Packers Blog

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jon Runyan Jr. has been around football since he could lift one of his dad’s first NFL helmets, the one with the Tennessee Titans logo on it, or drape himself with a No. 69 Philadelphia Eagles jersey or sit on his dad’s locker room stool at the old Veterans Stadium.

He always wanted a helmet, jersey and a locker of his own.

His mom and dad, well, that’s a different story.

Jon Sr., a veteran of 14 NFL seasons — one of them a Pro Bowl year and two of them ending at the Super Bowl — never pushed his only son toward the game. Loretta, stressed enough as a football wife, didn’t need to relive it watching her firstborn.

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To them, however, that’s part of what makes their son’s journey to the NFL and to the Green Bay Packers special. Sure, the Runyan name might have opened doors, but Jon Jr. — or Jon Daniel, as Loretta calls him — walked through on his own.

“Him wanting to play football in the first or second grade, I was like, no, no,” Loretta said. “My heart hurt every time I had to go out there and watch him practice, and I would cry. I still get that feeling. Jon Daniel’s my only boy, and he’s my oldest child.”

In so many ways, the 22-year-old selected by the Packers in the sixth round of last month’s NFL draft is both his father’s son — an offensive lineman like his dad, a Michigan man like his dad, a hulking 6-foot-4, 307 pounds like his 6-foot-7, 330-pound dad, dyslexic like his dad — and his own man.

“One thing my high school coach told me was, ‘You’ve just got to be you. Your dad is a completely different person than you, so you don’t have to live up to any of his expectations. Just start your own path and your own goals, and all that stuff that comes with it is just secondary,'” Jon Jr. recalled. “It was a struggle for me in high school, but I chose this road moving onto college, and I’m comfortable with everything I’m doing. He’s cast a big shadow over me, but I’m not trying to live in that shadow my whole life. I’m trying to step out and make an even bigger one.”

Jon Jr. first put on a helmet and pads in grade school.

That lasted only one year.

“He was just too big,” Jon Sr. said. “I always say [in] football you end up in a position by your body type. But when they’re 8, 9 years old, they’re all the same size. Except my kid; he was bigger than everybody else. That first year, the coach said he’s got to cut weight. I’m like, ‘He’s not going to cut weight — have you seen me?'”

From an early age, Jon Runyan Jr. gravitated to the tools of his father’s trade. Courtesy Runyan family

Jon Jr. turned to flag football, and he played everything from quarterback to receiver to defensive back, until eighth grade, when weight limits were lifted and he could put the pads back on.

Loretta, a self-proclaimed “momma bear,” still wasn’t sure football was for him.

“Initially, I kind of pulled him out because he just couldn’t grasp the whole language of the plays,” Loretta said. “He thought he could just get the football, and he could run or he could throw. He has auditory processing disorder, which always worried me because football is like a different language. And he also has Jon’s dyslexia. He had to overcome a lot.

“He begged me to play tackle in the eighth grade. He had been working so hard. I thought he probably needs to start playing tackle. So he played it in the eighth grade. He played three sports in middle school, and he played basketball in the ninth grade. I really wanted him to play basketball because I didn’t like football for him, but he begged me.”

Auditory processing disorder makes it difficult to understand speech. Loretta said preschool teachers first noticed an issue with Jon Jr., but he wasn’t diagnosed until third grade. With APD, dyslexia and being colorblind, Jon Jr. needed extra hours of tutoring, which during the high school season often made for 16-hour days with school, practice and evening sessions with tutors. At Michigan, he earned his undergraduate degree in sociology. Last semester, he began graduate-school classes in real estate development.

“I was that mom who would go to the football coach in eighth grade and explain to him that Jon Daniel’s not dumb,” Loretta said. “If you’re talking to him, you have to make sure he understands and you have to show him. He learns by vision. He has a photographic memory because he’s had to learn other skills to compensate. Teachers would always caution me that something might be too much for him, but he never complained.

“I’ve said to him, ‘If there’s any [charitable] foundation that you ever want to do, I think that’s what you should do because you can inspire people.’ Just the work he’s done — not just football, but academics — and to go through all that.”

While Jon Runyan Sr. roamed Philadelphia as an Eagle, little Jon Daniel got used to an NFL locker room. Courtesy Runyan family

It warmed Loretta’s heart to hear Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst describe Jon Jr. as a “smart” player. And it had to make Jon Sr., once known as one of the NFL’s fiercest competitors, happy to hear Gutekunst describe his son as “tough.”

At Michigan, Jon Jr. started 26 games (25 at left tackle and one at right tackle) and was a two-time recipient of the Hugh H. Rader Memorial Award given to the team’s top offensive lineman — an honor bestowed upon his dad in 1994, making them the only father-son duo to win it. The Packers plan to move Jon Jr. to guard, where they believe his athletic ability is well suited to their zone-blocking scheme.

For now, Jon Jr. is living with his parents and participating in the Packers’ virtual offseason program because of the coronavirus pandemic. But he’s still getting lessons from his dad.

“I’ve just tried to help with the expectations,” Jon Sr. said. “I’ve told him a couple of times, ‘If you’re lucky enough to have an opportunity to contribute your first year, great. Then your second year, you better be battling somebody, really battling somebody for it, because if you’re not making a contribution by the end of your third year, you’re not going to be around.’ That’s what I literally told him after he got picked. It was congratulations, and I know everything you put into it to get this far, but these next two years are going to be as hard as the last 10.”

These days, Jon Sr. works for the NFL as vice president of policy and rules administration, which followed a four-year stint representing New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives. That’s where Jon Jr. says his career path most definitely will differ from his father’s — no politics.

Like father, like son: Dad was a Wolverine, so Jon Jr. went the same way and earned the same gridiron honors. Courtesy Runyan family

For Loretta, it has come full circle. She met Jon Sr. during his rookie season in Houston, where she worked as a police officer. She followed him to Tennessee when the Oilers became the Titans, and they settled in the Philadelphia area with Jon Jr. and his two younger sisters, one of whom is headed to Villanova on a basketball scholarship next school year.

Now, Loretta is about to join a different club.

“Guess what?” Loretta said with an excitement in her voice. “When I was an NFL wife, one of my best friends was Donovan McNabb’s wife, and Donovan’s mom was president or something of the NFL mom’s club. She’s invited me to the NFL mom’s club. She and I are good friends. Roxie McNabb and I have always stayed tight over the years and watched each other’s kids, and now I’m like, ‘Can you believe I’m going to be an NFL mom?'”

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2020 NFL Mock Draft-FINAL

April 22, 2020

 ROUND ONE

1. Cincinnati - QB Sam Burrow, LSU

They might as well start working on the contract now. It’s been a long time since we had a slam-dunk pick like this one. The team will need to focus on acquiring an offensive line to keep him from a David Carr-style early collapse though.

 2. Washington – DE Chase Young, Ohio State

I’m still not 100% convinced the Redskins won’t trade this pick away, but if they hold on to it, they’d be ridiculous to pass on hometown guy Chase Young. He’d be an instant star in Washington, which is exactly what they need to start luring fans back into the stadium.

 3. Miami (PROJ. TRADE W/DET) – OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia

Tristan Wirfs and Mekhi Becton were the stars of the Combine, but that’s not what motivates front offices. They want someone who’s excelled on the field, over and over again. Wirfs certainly qualifies there, but Andrew Thomas has been a star at both right and left tackle practically since he first suited up for Georgia. Don’t be surprised if he’s the first tackle off the board this year. Miami gives up picks #5 and 18 to move up two spots).

 4. NY Giants – OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa

This could be an epic run on tackles starting here. Wirfs can excel at any spot on the offensive line, but the Giants may need his help at left tackle sooner than later.

 5. Detroit (PROJ. TRADE W/MIA) – DT Derrick Brown, Auburn

Detroit could do any number of things with this pick, but I like the current rumor that they’re very intrigued by Derrick Brown. He’s one of my favorite players in this draft, and if you fall in love with a prospect, you take him and damn the criticism.

 6. LA Chargers – QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama +

No one expects him to start immediately in LA, where Tyrod Taylor is well liked by the coaching staff. But like his tenure with the Browns, Taylor’s time in the starting role will be short lived. Tua can be brought along slowly as he adjusts to the pro game and heals from his hip injury.

 7. Carolina – CB Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio State

Carolina parted ways with James Bradberry, so they make up for his departure with Okudah, clearly the top CB available this year. If he lasts until pick #7, this will be a steal for the team.

 8. Arizona – OT Jedrick Wills, Jr., Alabama

Kyler Murray is great at running for his life, but he shouldn’t have to. They did re-sign LT D.J. Humphries to a new deal – but only a one-year contract with RT Marcus Gilbert. They seem to have decided to part ways with free agents Jordan Mills and A.Q. Shipley. And in 2021, J.R. Sweezy’s contract expires too.  Loading up on offensive linemen would be a good idea. Wills could either serve as a reserve swing tackle his first year, or they could move Gilbert to guard and insert Wills at right tackle.

 9. Jacksonville – LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson

Jacksonville needs help at multiple positions, so why not grab the best player available. Simmons might not fit the team’s most immediate needs, but he’s the sort of dynamic playmaker you rebuild your defense around. Whether he lines up at Will or safety, he’ll have an immediate impact with a clever defensive staff.

 10. Cleveland – OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville *

The Browns made a horrible mistake by ignoring their problems at offensive line in the 2019 off-season. They gambled and lost on left tackle bust Greg Robinson (who is currently in legal trouble for allegedly being in possession of a ridiculous amount of pot). Time to correct that mistake. Becton enters the NFL with questions about possible drug use, but that’s nothing new for the Browns.

 11. NY Jets – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma

The Jets have been targeting left tackles since early in the pre-draft process, but they don’t pull the trigger on a trade up to acquire one of the blue-chip candidates. CeeDee Lamb ain’t a bad fall-back option though.

 12. Las Vegas – WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama

You need to be flashy if you want to stand out in Las Vegas. There is no player with better big-play potential this year than Ruggs. In a nod to former owner Al Davis, the team eschews the more polished route runner in his teammate Jerry Jeudy for the speediest player available at his position. Ruggs is more than just a fast receiver though; he’s got amazingly-reliable hands.

 13. San Francisco (THRU IND) – WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

Losing Emmanuel Sanders hurts a little bit, but the pain recedes when Jerry Jeudy comes to town. Perhaps the best pure receiver in the draft, and he lands with the NFC Champions.

 14. Atlanta (PROJ. TRADE W/TB) – CB C.J. Henderson, Florida

The Falcons move up two spots to snag Henderson away from Denver (they sacrifice pick #95 in the 3rd round to move up). They’ve coveted both Henderson and Jeff Okudah for a while now, and while they don’t possess the ammo to get up for Okudah, they pounce when they see Henderson drop this far.

 15. Denver – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma

The Broncos very much wanted to land one of the top cornerbacks, but Atlanta snaked the last one away. Kenneth Murray is a player coaches can easily fall in love with though. He’s brilliant on the field but he’s even more valuable as a motivational team member. He’s got leadership skills like Jamal Adams and he seems destined to be a great coach someday.

 16. Tampa Bay (PROJ. TRADE W/ATL) – DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina

With Tampa spending their free agency dollars on offensive players, they need to focus most of their attention in the draft on that horrid defense. Kinlaw can provide a serious push from the inside to help out the edge players, and he’s got some run-stopping talents to boot.

 17. Dallas – CB A.J. Terrell, Clemson

The Cowboys got hit hard by free agency this year, and 2021 won’t be much easier. They need youth at multiple positions. Start with trying to replace Byron Jones in the defensive backfield. Terrell has great length, speed and experience at a winning program.

 18. Detroit (PROJ. TRADE W/ MIA THRU PIT) – DE/LB K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU

The Lions continue to rebuild their defensive line with an outside pass-rush threat to complement the interior push provided by Derrick Brown. Chaisson on one side and Trey Flowers on the other could be a disruptive force.

 19. Las Vegas (THRU CHI) – LB Patrick Queen, LSU

The Raiders go offense with their first pick; now, the defense. Queen can man the weak side of the linebacking corps and pair with newcomer Cory Littleton to form a speedy, lithe combination.

 20. Jacksonville (THRU LAR) – WR Justin Jefferson, LSU

The Jaguars have many needs, so they could go in any number of directions. Bolstering the receiving corps makes sense though. Jefferson paired with D.J. Chark could prove to be tough to defend.

 21. Philadelphia - S Xavier McKinney, Alabama

The Eagles have many needs along the defensive backfield as free agency is hitting them hard this year and next. McKinney and Grant Delpit are far and away this year’s best safeties; either one could go here.

 22. Minnesota (THRU BUF) – DE A.J. Epenesa, Iowa

Everson Griffen opted out of his current contract, and he’s now entering his 11th year in the league. There is no obvious starting talent on the roster to replace him. Even if the Vikings bring him back on a 1-year deal, having a developmental guy like Epenesa in a rotation behind him makes total sense.

 23. New England - QB Justin Herbert, Oregon

Herbert is a reluctant passer, so I’m not 100% sure he’ll be a fit for Belichick, but the Pats have never been shy about gambling on draft picks. The Pats stick with Jarrett Stidham (at least for now) as the starter until they can assess Herbert’s ability to read a defense and deliver a ball with confidence and anticipation.

 24. Indianapolis (PROJECTED TRADE W/NO) – QB Jordan Love, Utah State

Indy sees Herbert finally go off the board, and they can’t wait anymore to grab their favorite QB. They find a willing trade partner in New Orleans; they have the fewest picks in the draft this year, so they’re happy to trade out of the first and accumulate some extra selections (the Saints get Indy’s #34 and 75 picks). The Colts hope Love can develop behind Jacoby Brissett and Philip Rivers – both are only likely to stick around for one year.

 25. Minnesota - WR Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State

The Vikings need to replace Stefon Diggs quickly if they want to take advantage of an AFC East without Tom Brady.  Aiyuk can slide into the starting lineup immediately.

 26. Miami (THRU HOU) - RB J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State

Jordan Howard is not a long-term option, and Kalen Ballage has fallen out of favor. The Dolphins want to bolster their backfield, and Dobbins is a darkhorse candidate to be the first RB off the board. Though he shouldn’t be. In hindsight, Dobbins will appear to be the obvious choice here.

 27. Seattle - CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama

The Seahawks need to get back to their Legion of Doom ideals and draft big DBs again. At 6’1”, Diggs will hope to satisfy their craving for a Richard Sherman-type cover corner.

 28. Baltimore - C Cesar Ruiz, Michigan

I love a good curveball. Ruiz displayed tremendous skills at the Combine and made a strong case that he’s the top pure interior lineman available this year. With the retirement of Marshal Yanda, there is a serious need along the offensive line.

 29. Tennessee - CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah

With Logan Ryan in question and Malcom Butler wearing out his welcome, the Titans need to dip into the draft to solve their cornerback problems.

 30. Green Bay - DT Ross Blacklock, TCU

The Packers have had serious problems stopping the run recently. Blacklock has an amazing motor and is highly prized among scouts.

 31. LA Chargers (PROJ. TRADE W/SF) - RB D’Andre Swift, Georgia

The Chargers want to get ahead of Kansas City for their preferred replacement for Melvin Gordon (they give up pick #112 in the fourth round as well as #37).

 32. Kansas City - RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin

Kansas City needs more help along the defense obviously, but Taylor put to bed the notion that he has too much tread on his tires with an amazing Combine workout.

 ROUND TWO

33. Cincinnati – TE Cole Kmet, Notre Dame

34. New Orleans (PROJ. TRADE W/IND THRU WAS) – CB Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn

35. Detroit – QB Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma

36. NY Giants – DE/LB Bradlee Anae, Utah

37. San Francisco (PROJ. TRADE W/LAC) – OT Austin Jackson, USC

38. Carolina – DE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State

39. Miami – S Grant Delpit, LSU

40. Houston (VIA ARZ) – DT/DE Marlon Davidson, Auburn

41. Cleveland – LB Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech

42. Jacksonville – OT Ezra Cleveland, Boise State

43. Chicago (THRU LV) – CB Kristian Fulton, LSU

44. Indianapolis – WR Tee Higgins, Clemson

45. Tampa Bay – RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU

46. Denver – DT Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M

47. San Francisco (PROJ. TRADE W/ATL) – DE/LB Zack Baun, Wisconsin *

48. NY Jets – WR Laviska Shenault, Colorado +

49. Pittsburgh – QB Jacob Eason, Washington

50. Chicago – G/C Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU +

51. Dallas – S Antoine Winfield, Jr., Minnesota

52. LA Rams – DE/LB Julian Okwara, Notre Dame +

53. Philadelphia – WR Denzel Mims, Baylor

54. Buffalo – WR Jalen Reagor, TCU

55. Baltimore (FROM NE THRU ATL) – NT Raekwon Davis, Alabama

56. Miami (THRU NO) – OT Josh Jones, Houston

57. LA Rams (THRU HOU) – S Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois

58. Minnesota – CB Jeff Gladney, TCU

59. Seattle – DT Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma

60. Baltimore – G Shane Lemieux, Oregon

61. Tennessee – DT Jordan Elliott, Missouri

62. Green Bay – QB Jake Fromm, Georgia

63. Kansas City (THRU SF) – CB Damon Arnette, Ohio State

64. Seattle (THRU KC) – DE/LB Curtis Weaver, Boise State

 ROUND THREE

65. Cincinnati – CB Cam Dantzler, Mississippi State

66. Washington – TE Hunter Bryant, Washington

67. Detroit – OT Isaiah Wilson, Georgia

68. NY Jets (THRU NYG) – OLB Darrell Taylor, Tennessee

69. Carolina – WR Chase Claypool, Notre Dame

70. Miami – S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne

71. LA Chargers – WR Michael Pittman, USC

72. Arizona – WR Devin Duvernay, Texas

73. Jacksonville – RB Cam Akers, Florida State

74. Cleveland – CB Troy Pride, Jr., Notre Dame

75. New Orleans (PROJ. TRADE W/ IND) – WR K.J. Hamler, Penn State

76. Tampa Bay – C Matt Hennessy, Temple

77. Denver – WR Gabriel Davis, UCF

78. Atlanta – RB Zack Moss, Utah

79. Washington (PROJ. TRADE W/NYJ for OT Trent Williams) – OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn +

80. Las Vegas – LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State

81. Las Vegas (THRU CHI) – S Ashtyn Davis, California +

82. Dallas – DE Jon Greenard, Florida

83. Denver (THRU PIT) – G Ben Bredeson, Michigan

84. LA Rams – DE/LB Terrell Lewis, Alabama +

85. Detroit (THRU PHI) – CB Bryce Hall, Virginia +

86. Buffalo – S Terrell Burgess, Utah

87. New England – TE Adam Trautman, Dayton

88. New Orleans – DE/LB Jabari Zuniga, Florida +

89. Minnesota – LB Malik Harrison, Ohio State

90. Houston – WR Van Jefferson, Florida

91. Las Vegas (THRU SEA VIA HOU) – DE Khalid Kareem, Notre Dame

92. Baltimore – DE/LB Josh Uche, Michigan

93. Tennessee – WR/RB Antonio Gibson, Memphis

94. Green Bay – TE Harrison Bryant, Florida Atlantic

95. Atlanta (PROJ. TRADE W/DEN THRU SF) – DT James Lynch, Baylor

96. Kansas City – G John Simpson, Clemson

97. Cleveland (THRU HOU) – LB Willie Gay, Jr., Mississippi State

98. New England – LB Anfernee Jennings, Alabama

99. NY Giants – C Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin +

100. New England – WR Bryan Edwards, South Carolina +

101. Seattle – QB James Morgan, Florida International

102. Pittsburgh – OLB Alex Highsmith, Charlotte

103. Philadelphia – LB Logan Wilson, Wyoming

104. LA Rams – CB Josiah Scott, Michigan State

105. Minnesota – CB Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech

106. Baltimore – LB Evan Weaver, California

 ROUND FOUR

107. Cincinnati – LB Davion Taylor, Colorado

108. Washington – LB Troy Dye, Oregon

109. Detroit – RB A.J. Dillon, Boston College

110. NY Giants – OT Lucas Niang, TCU

111. Arizona (THUR MIA) – DE/DT Jason Strowbridge, North Carolina

112. San Francisco (PROJ. TRADE W/LAC) – CB Harrison Hand, Temple

113. Carolina – TE Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri

114. Arizona – OT Matt Peart, Connecticut

115. Cleveland – C Nick Harris, Washington

116. Jacksonville – DE/OLB Bryce Huff, Memphis

117. Tampa Bay – DT Leki Fotu, Utah +

118. Denver – CB A.J. Green, Oklahoma State

119. Atlanta – QB Anthony Gordon, Washington State

120. NY Jets – LB Jacob Phillips, LSU

121. Las Vegas – DT Davon Hamilton, Ohio State

122. Indianapolis – G Solomon Kindley, Georgia

123. Dallas – TE Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt

124. Pittsburgh – G Damien Lewis, LSU

125. New England (THRU CHI) – DE Alton Robinson, Syracuse

126. LA Rams – OT Robert Hunt, Louisiana

127. Philadelphia – CB Michael Ojemudia, Iowa

128. Buffalo – OT/G Saahdiq Charles, LSU

129. Baltimore (THRU NE) – WR John Hightower, Boise State

130. New Orleans – WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan

131. Arizona (THRU HOU) – TE Colby Parkinson, Stanford

132. Minnesota – S Julian Blackmon, Utah

133. Seattle – S Brandon Jones, Texas

134. Atlanta (THRU BAL) – DE Nick Coe, Auburn

135. Pittsburgh (THRU TEN VIA MIAMI) – LB Casey Toohill, Stanford

136. Green Bay – WR James Proche, SMU

137. Jacksonville (THRU SF VIA DEN) – TE Brycen Hopkins, Purdue

138. Kansas City – CB Darnay Holmes, UCLA

139. New England (THRU TB) – S Jordan Fuller, Ohio State

140. Jacksonville (THRU CHI) – C Simon Stepaniak, Indiana

141. Miami – WR Isaiah Coulter, Rhode Island

142. Washington – OT Trey Adams, Washington +

143. Baltimore – LB Cam Brown, Penn State

144. Seattle – G Jonah Jackson, Ohio State

145. Philadelphia – WR Antonio Gandy-Golden, Liberty

146. Philadelphia – RB Anthony McFarland, Maryland

 ROUND FIVE

 147. Cincinnati – OT Ben Bartch, St. John’s

148. Carolina (THRU WAS) – G Michael Onwenu, Michigan

149. Detroit – WR Lynn Bowden, Jr., Kentucky

150. NY Giants – S Antoine Brooks, Maryland

151. LA Chargers – OT/G Jack Driscoll, Auburn

152. Carolina – CB Kindle Vildor, Georgia Southern

153. Miami (FROM MIA VIA ARZ) – LB Mykal Walker, Fresno State

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154. Miami (FROM JAX VIA PIT) – S Josh Metellus, Michigan

155. Minnesota (FROM CLE VIA BUF) – DE Derrek Tuszka, North Dakota State

156. San Francisco (FROM DEN) – LB/S Tanner Muse, Clemson

157. Jacksonville (FROM ATL VIA BAL) – CB Parnell Motley, Oklahoma

158. NY Jets – RB Darrynton Evans, Appalachian State

159. Las Vegas – RB Lamical Perine, Florida

160. Indianapolis – RB James Robinson, Illinois State

161. Tampa Bay – S J.R. Reed, Georgia

162. Washington (FROM PIT VIA SEA) – G Jon Runyan, Michigan

163. Chicago – RB Josh Kelley, UCLA

164. Dallas – WR Collin Johnson, Texas

165. Jacksonville (FROM LAR) – DE/LB Trevis Gipson, Tulsa

166. Detroit (FROM PHI) – CB Javaris Davis, Auburn

167. Buffalo – TE Jake Breeland, Oregon

168. Philadelphia (FROM NE) – S K’Von Wallace, Clemson

169. New Orleans – CB Essang Bassey, Wake Forest

170. Baltimore (FROM MIN) – DT Khalil Davis, Nebraska

171. Houston – RB Eno Benjamin, Arizona State

172. New England (FROM BAL VIA LAR) – OT Colton McKivitz, West Virginia

173. Miami – G Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas

174. Tennessee – QB Nate Stanley, Iowa

175. Green Bay – S Geno Stone, Iowa

176. San Francisco – TE Devin Asiasi, UCLA

177. Kansas City – DT McTelvin Agim, Arkansas

178. Denver – WR Jauan Johnson, Oregon

179. Dallas – P Braden Mann, Texas A&M

 ROUND SIX

 180. Cincinnati – RB Rico Dowdle, South Carolina

181. Denver (FROM WAS) – OT Charlie Heck, North Carolina

182. Detroit – LB Shaquille Quarterman, Miami

183. NY Giants – WR Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin

184. Carolina – S Brian Cole II, Mississippi State

185. Miami – DT Carlos Davis, Nebraska

186. LA Chargers – LB David Woodward, Utah State

187. Cleveland (FROM ARZ) – DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State

188. Buffalo (FROM CLE) – RB DeeJay Dallas, Miami

189. Jacksonville – CB J.K. Guidry, Utah

190. Philadelphia (FROM ATL) – LB Dante Olson, Montana

191. NY Jets – OT/G Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon

192. Green Bay (FROM LV) – WR Quez Watkins, Southern Mississippi

193. Indianapolis – WR K.J. Hill, Ohio State

194. Tampa Bay – OT Yasir Durant, Missouri

195. New England (FROM DEN) – TE Thaddeus Moss, LSU

196. Chicago – TE Dalton Keene, Virginia Tech

197. Indianapolis (FROM DAL VIA MIA) – DT Benito Jones, Mississippi State

198. Pittsburgh – DT Raequan Williams, Michigan State

199. LA Rams – RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt

200. Chicago (FROM PHI) – WR Tyler Johnson, Minnesota

201. Minnesota (FROM BUF) – DT Rashard Lawrence, LSU

202. Arizona (FROM NE) – RB Adrian Killins, Jr., Central Florida

203. New Orleans – G Kevin Dotson, Louisiana

204. New England (FROM HOU) – DE Jonathan Garvin, Miami

205. Minnesota – LB/S Khaleke Hudson, Michigan

206. Jacksonville (FROM SEA) – LB Michael Divinity, Jr., LSU *

207. Buffalo (FROM BAL VIA NE) – CB Stanford Samuels, Florida State

208. Green Bay (FROM TEN) – G Logan Stenberg, Kentucky

209. Green Bay – CB John Reid, Penn State

210. San Francisco – WR Omar Bayless, Arkansas State

211. NY Jets (FROM KC) – CB/S Shyheim Carter, Alabama

212. New England – RB Malcolm Perry, Navy

213. New England – K Tyler Bass, Georgia Southern

214. Seattle - LB Michael Pinckney, Miami

 ROUND SEVEN

 215. Cincinnati – DT Larrell Murchison, NC State

216. Washington – CB Rashad Robinson, James Madison

217. San Francisco (FROM DET) – DT Broderick Washington, Texas Tech

218. NY Giants – FB Brady Ross, Iowa

219. Minnesota (FROM MIA) – WR Isaiah Hodgins, Oregon State

220. LA Chargers – CB Jace Whittaker, Arizona +

221. Carolina – DE D.J. Wonnum, South Carolina

222. Arizona – S L’Jarius Snead, Louisiana Tech

223. Jacksonville – QB Kevin Davidson, Princeton

224. Tennessee (FROM CLE) – G Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson

225. Baltimore (FROM NYJ) – CB Luq Barcoo, San Diego State

226. Chicago (FROM LV) – S Aholi Gilman, Notre Dame

227. Miami (FROM IND) – DE Trevon Hill, Miami

228. Atlanta (FROM TB VIA PHI) – S Kamren Curl, Arkansas

229. Washington (FROM DEN) – FB/TE Kelvin Smith, North Texas

230. New England (FROM ATL) – WR/KR Joe Reed, Virginia

231. Dallas – LB De’Jon Harris, Arkansas

232. Pittsburgh – CB Dane Jackson, Pittsburgh

233. Chicago – K Rodrigo Blankenship, Georgia

234. LA Rams – K Dominik Eberle, Utah State

235. Detroit (FROM PHI VIA NE) – P Michael Turk, Arizona State

236. Green Bay (FROM BUF VIA CLE) – DE James Smith-Williams, NC State

237. Tennessee (FROM NE VIA DEN) – DE Oluwole Betiku, Jr., Illinois

238. NY Giants (FROM NO) – LB Jordan Mack, Virginia

239. Buffalo (FROM MIN) – QB Steven Montez, Colorado

240. Houston – G Danny Pinter, Ball State

241. Tampa Bay (FROM SEA VIA NE) – DE/OLB Chauncey Rivers, Mississippi State

242. Green Bay (FROM BAL) – LB Shaun Bradley, Temple

243. Tennessee – LB Justin Strnad, Wake Forest

244. Cleveland (FROM GB) – S Kenny Robinson, West Virginia *

245. San Francisco – G Tyre Phillips, Mississippi State

246. Miami (FROM KC) – LB Cam Gill, Wagner

247. NY Giants – DE Nasir Player, East Tennessee State

248. Houston – TE Charlie Taumoepeau, Portland State

249. Minnesota – QB Tyler Huntley, Utah

250. Houston – LB Joe Bachie, Michigan State

251. Miami – QB Cole McDonald, Hawaii

252. Denver – CB Lavert Hill, Michigan

253. Minnesota – G Netane Muti, Fresno State +

254. Denver – LB Markus Bailey, Purdue

255. NY Giants – RB Raymond Calais, Louisiana

  + denotes injury concerns

* denotes character concerns

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Sommelier Courses in America

https://j.mp/3gqHy1C The world of wine is wonderful. Sommelier training opens opportunities in all sectors, from the hospitality industry to retail, from education to marketing, from distribution to production. Wine jobs are not only appealing, but they’re lucrative too. Wine professionals, like any other specialists, need credentials and constant knowledge updates. The wine world comprises dozens of countries, hundreds of wine regions, and thousands of grape varieties. The laws, the climate, the soil types, and the people, all form part of a wine specialist’s knowledge. Table of contentsGetting Wine CertifiedWine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)National Wine School (NWS)Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW)Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) Getting Wine Certified If you want to get your foot in the door, you’ll need to hit the books and find the right association, school, or study program to help you in your learning, but also to vouch for you. These are the most important wine education and certification programs; find out which one is for you. Our preference for wine certification is well known: we love the programs coming out of the National Wine School, so we are 100% biased. If you want a neutral source for information, we recommend either the Sommeliers Choice Awards or SOMM. The Top Three Sommelier Programs The essential wine and sommelier programs in the United States. These companies are the main certification bodies for the wine trade. You typically have to attend classes at a local wine school or attend a virtual wine course to earn these certifications. These three programs are very different in their approach to wine education, but also their student base. We recommend considering both when choosing which of these programs you would be more comfortable in. Someone who feels at home at CMS would not be a good fit for the NWS, and a WSET person may feel at home at NWS, but definitely not the CMS. Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or WSET, is based in the UK but now runs pay-to-play franchises across the globe. You can take any of their courses in any major city in the US and other countries. The basics of a WSET class are fairly simple: a PowerPoint presentation in a rented room, plus a wine tasting. WSET is very methodical; they offer programs on different specialties like wine, spirits, sake. Advancing from levels one through four in most programs, the difficulty increases dramatically. A level four Wine Diploma is one of the most coveted and hard to get certifications in the industry. Wine regions, tasting, and a strong focus on the business side of wine, WSET is great for someone looking towards restaurant employment. Wine School Snapshot Graduating L3 WSET Class National Wine School (NWS) The only major wine school founded in the United States, the NWS offers a uniquely American liberal arts perspective. Unlike WSET or CMS, the programs are designed for the entire wine industry, not just restaurants. The wine trade is very different in the states than in other countries. Working in restaurants isn’t as lucrative nor as respected as it is in Europe. Unlike other wine programs, the focus is not on restaurant employment. NWS expects their students will work in many parts of the wine trade, including winemakers, wine educators, and importers, and their curriculum reflects those realities. We think the National Wine School is the best option for someone looking to learn about wine. The school attracts a diverse student base and offers programs that are engaging to people from all walks of life. The Wine School of Philadelphia will not offer either WSET or CMS programs due to their —what’s the best way to say this?– narrow view of both wine and students. We are far from alone in this move. Wine School Snapshot Graduating L3 NWS Class Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Serious allegations of racism, cheating, and sexual assaults have been leveled at members of its board of directors. These allegations have been covered in detail by the New York Times. The program is exclusively for people in the restaurant industry. The Court of Master Sommeliers is a sommelier certification program based in the UK, now with a big branch in the US. There are four levels to accomplish before becoming one of the few Master Sommeliers in the world. There are just over 400 wine professionals with this high title. Founded in 1977, it had a big boom after the SOMM documentary was released in 2013. The organization focuses strongly on wine service in restaurant scenarios and on deductive wine tasting, a skill that enables sommeliers to not only assess the quality of any wine but to identify its vintage, grape variety, and provenance. Wine School Snapshot Graduating CMS L4 Class The Other Sommelier Programs Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) The Master of Wine qualification is gained after a challenging three-year program organized by the Institute of Masters of Wine. Founded in 1955, the organization requires students to know everything there is to know about wine and write appropriately about it. A series of essays and exams take the students to their limits, becoming some of the better-prepared professionals in the industry. To start the program, students must already have wide experience in the field, high qualifications like the level four WSET diploma, and a Master of Wine sponsorship. Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) The Wine Scholar Guild is an approachable study program provider. The ability to study traditionally in a classroom or online allows students to tackle the Wine Scholar Guild programs in their own time from anywhere in the world. Specializations in important wine-producing countries like France, Spain, and Italy make this organization an ideal way to stand out from other professionals. Master-level programs include a regional approach to most French wine regions, from Champagne to Bordeaux. Immersion trips that include high-end tasting in the heart of the wine country and mentorship from highly trained professionals complete the learning experience. The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) Established in 1982, the International Sommelier Guild offers an extensive wine education program through third-party schools in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, and many other countries. Standardized, relevant textbooks and a complete curriculum fed by ISG instructors are powerful tools to certify capable sommeliers. Different levels lead students to a very high proficiency level, including a teacher program that helps grow the guild’s reach. A new online learning platform will help the International Sommelier Guild have an even broader reach. If you want to become a certified sommelier or simply wish to increase your wine expertise, these are the most popular organizations worldwide. As long as you have a passion for wine and a commitment to keep on learning, you’ll find any goal achievable and any certification level within reach. Welcome to the wine world, an ever-growing community of wine lovers. 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