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Cosmetology License: The Pitfalls of Being a Jack of All Trades
The beauty industry has been flourishing for many years, with the demand for skilled professionals increasing every year. Cosmetology is a popular career choice for those who want to pursue…
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Beauty Professional: Nail Technician as a career – Credited by Louisville Beauty Academy
A nail technician course is a program of study that teaches individuals how to provide various nail care services such as manicures, pedicures, and acrylic or gel nail extensions. The…
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IF YOU KNOW AND DO NOT ACT, KNOWLEDGE IS WASTED – Snippet of Drop the ME and Focus on the OTHERS Book by Di Tran
“I believe that it is better to know less and act on what is known rather than to spend your life learning and only act on a small percent of…
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Louisville Beauty Academy – Hit overall milestone of 1000+ graduates in 2022 – “A great way to end the year”, Di Tran Co-founder and CEO of the organization
2022 is a special year for Louisville Beauty Academy, a postsecondary education organization in Louisville, KY. This year, the school hits its milestones of 1000+ graduates for multiple disciplines/programs within…
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Drop the ME and Focus on the OTHERS – The Power of Gratitude and the application of the Law of Attraction – Author Di Tran – 2022 – 1st Edition – Release 09-22-2022
This book shares the real example of successes in the application of the Law of Attraction with the focus on the OTHERS when it takes the author to a new…
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New American Business Association Inc – co-Founder and President – Di Tran – USA is #1 country on earth – pay forward by do everything with the mindset of helping others achieves
Di Tran, do anything you want to do, but as long as you do with the heart of helping others achieve; your success is unlimited. Di Tran’s first American mentor…
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USA: The Number One Country on Earth through the lens of 1st generation Vietnamese, Di Tran
Please remember to register by 4 pm today for our luncheon next Thursday, September 30th featuring our own Rotarian Di Tran. His topic will be the USA: The Number One Country on Earth through…
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Louisville Business First – Local Execs Reflection on 911 – Di Tran – 20 years look back
20 years later: Louisville executives look back on 9/11 I was at University of Louisville Speed school for my first semester as an undergrad for computer engineering and computer science…
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Data Dive: Louisville Recognized as Emergent Tech Talent Market
New tech degrees DO NOT = more IT talent; in many cases it reflects a widening gap between what employers want and the workforce is able to provide For every…
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Jewish Family & Career Services – MOSAIC Award Recipient – Di Tran – 05-20-2021
Jewish Family & Career Services is proud to honor our MOSAIC Award recipients. These five individuals who call Louisville home have made significant contributions in their professions and our community. To date,…
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LBF – Family Business Awards: Di Tran – Co-Founder of New American Business Association Inc – 05-18-2021
Tell us about your role with your company and how you’ve contributed to making the business better. As the founder, I am the business leader, motivator, finance officer, and chief…
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LBF – Louisville Institute of Technology takes a new approach in tech talent development – 05-19-2021
Louisville Institute of Technology, New American Business Association Inc Partner Back in 2006, Di Tran graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a…
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