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Nelson Jr., Making Waves Academy CEO 6  \nObjective 7  \nMission 7  \nVision of Impact 7  \nCore Values 7  \nOur History 8  \nOur Program 8  \nPurpose of This Handbook 9  \nKey Points About Your Employment 9  \nEmployee Handbook Receipt Acknowledgment 9  \nAmendments to the Employee Handbook Error! 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