Alumni Spotlight- Getting a headstart for nursing school
Name: Alison Greten ACR Home: Fox Run Bay (RSA/RC when Perrot started) Undergrad: University of Minnesota for Biology in 2013 Schooling/Career: In 2016, I moved to Denver…
Pre-med internships at ACR Homes: Prepping you for a caring career
If you’re an undergrad considering a career as a physician, you’ll want to use your internship opportunities to their fullest advantage so you can build an exceptional resume for medical…
Discover your career path & opportunities for growth
For the vast majority of ACR Homes employees, work comes to represent far more than just a paycheck. A lot of our people join us because they’re interested in careers in healthcare,…
Alumni Spotlight- PT student reflects on benefits of working at ACR Homes
Name: Jenna Brown ACR Home: PINTAIL in White Bear Lake Undergrad: University of Minnesota Schooling/Career: Doctor of Physical Therapy Student at Northwestern University- going into my 2nd year! How did…
Work at ACR inspired one employee to pursue work in O.T.
Like many of us do in our youth, Melissa Glynn chose her first career path — public accounting — based on the academic subjects that seemed to match her abilities…
Life-changing and Meaningful Work
We hear it over and over from our interns and staff: “I feel like I’m making a difference when I work here.” When you regularly interact with our clients, sharing…
Volunteer Hours as Part of an Internship at ACR [VIDEO]
Remember how the Cat in the Hat could balance a cake on his head while holding a fish bowl on an umbrella in one hand and a stack of…
Top 5 Reasons for Students to Get a Job
Does working while going to school enhance or distract from your studies? There’s quite a bit of evidence that holding a job actually improves your academic outcome. Here are the…
ACR Mentor Program: You’ve Got a Friend
A box of Dunkin’ Donuts and two big smiles is a pretty good sign that an ACR mentor and a new employee are getting together. That was how I met…
The Power of Work Experience for High School Students
Work experience for high school students can be a powerful career planning tool. More than one in four high school students age 16 and older work, according to data from…
What’s Next After High School? Making an Informed Decision
Like many high school seniors, Linse was frequently asked the question: “What are your plans after high school?” She was just not 100% sure that going straight into college was right…
Celebrating Everyday Heroes at Employee Appreciation Day
It’s no secret that ACR’s homes are staffed by everyday heroes. They don’t always wear capes, but they do make awesome happen on a regular basis. So, how do you…