Accolades for John Williams

Certificate of Commendation from Governor Jennifer Granholm in recognition of John's vision for implementing and promoting the Career Prep System.

Resolution from the Michigan State Board of Education for this able and distinguished educator and public servant for having brought his expertise and dedication to the students, parents, educators and employers of Michigan.

The 1998 recipient of the Ralph C. Weinrich Award for Outstanding Leadership at the State Level, presented by the Michigan Career Leadership Network.

"Mr. Williams is an engaging speaker, passionate and well spoken. Most impressive is Mr. Williams' understanding of the connection that education, business and families have in the responsibility of assisting our youth as they make life choices."

Holly Quaine
Greater Port Huron Area Chamber of Commerce

"The comments have been very complimentary, and the overall rating of the presentations was a 9 on a 10 point scale! Your insight and information was excellent, and we feel confident that you helped address a timely, important topic for Michigan's educational community."

Tom Colaner and Marilyn Litton
ACTInc

"John is uniquely qualified to guide district and state-level administrators through the often painstaking process of school reform."

Dan Hull
President and CEO of CORD
an educational nonprofit corporation

"Your presentation was just what school counselors needed to hear. You didn't beat them up for not being as pro-active as they needed to be. Instead you inspired them to utilize the leadership position of the school counselor to bring about changes in programming and delivery."

Sue Clay
Michigan School Counselor Association

"Your comments were significant and hit the bull's eye for the audience. I have received many fine comments about the presentation from parents, students, staff and guests.

Robert Beedon
Executive Director for Board and Curriculum Services
Port Huron Area School District

"It takes a real gift to do an overview of career prep that's easy to listen to, clear and meaningful - and that successfully inspires the audience to get to work on career pathways. You did it!"

JoAnne Miller
Calhoun Intermediate School District

"Your presentation was excellent and very well received as I am sure you could tell by the number who inquired if your would be willing to return and speak to local superintendents and boards of education."

Barbara Dursum
Director, Oakland County Tech Prep Consortium

"I can tell you that your commitment to kids, jobs and career development came through loud and clear. It was an outstanding session in our week's agenda."

Lawrence B. Schlack
Associate Professor Emeritus
Western Michigan University

"John is an engaging speaker to both large and small groups. He has the ability to convey concepts in realistic and practical terms by using examples from his broad experience [...]."

Howard Splete
Oakland Schools