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Navigating the Real World

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Real people’s stories of life beyond school

John Scribner

John grew up in western Maine and graduated from Mt. Blue High School. He went to Kalamazoo College in Michigan to study economics. After graduation he worked in Boston in a corporate job for two years before deciding to join the Peace Corps. He served for two years in Ecuador with the Peace Corps working with small businesses. He currently works for Coastal Enterprises, Inc. StartSmart program which helps refugees in the Lewiston and Portland areas start their own businesses.

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Find something you’ll be happy doing and don’t be afraid to take risks

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A few choices can direct your whole life

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Things to think about when starting a business

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Challenges faced by refugees starting their own businesses

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Another StartSmart success story

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A successful business started with help from StartSmart

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Starting a business in a tough economy

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StartSmart

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Getting an MBA

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Two years in Ecuador with the Peace Corps

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Application process for the Peace Corps

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