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April Alumni Update
Alumni Highlights
This month’s Alumni Spotlight shines on Sara Elashaal, an Alumna from our OpportunitiesPlus program at Justice High School.
After high school, Sara went on to achieve a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from George Mason University and subsequently graduated from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University in 2017.
We caught up with Sara and here is what she had to say:
“I grew up in Egypt and moved to the United States in 2003. The summer before 9th grade, my counselor connected me to LP and I was able to participate in their Opportunities Plus internship program at the Woodrow Wilson Library. I was hoping to intern in a medical setting since I was planning on becoming a doctor, unfortunately, that was not feasible because I didn’t have reliable transportation. However, Sarah, my LP program officer, worked hard and found an internship opportunity that was within walking distance from my house. Even though it wasn’t in a medical setting, I was so thankful for the opportunity and learn valuable job experience that helped me throughout my educational career."
"The internship was the first real exposure to a work environment and, like I said before, it helped me develop the necessary skills required to become a successful student/employee. I learned about accountability, discipline, commitment and punctuality. I also gained confidence. In fact, I enrolled in the IB Program at Justice High School, a rigorous four-year program. Using the skills I had learned during my internship experience, I am proud to say that I graduated with an IB diploma, graduated with my bachelor's in three years, and graduated dental school."
"I want to encourage young alumni to start thinking about their goals, think about what you want to do in life. After you have your goals, you must now pursue them; for example, if you want to be a doctor, find an internship in a medical office and shadow a doctor, shadowing a doctor is a great way to find out if a career in medicine might be right for you. That can be applied in every career, shadowing for any profession will give you a better understanding of what their typical day is like, and give you good experience to talk about in your applications and interviews when you are applying for scholarships, jobs, and colleges."
"Like I said earlier, I grew up thinking I wanted to a surgeon, however, that changed after realizing that I didn’t like their lifestyle or work schedule. I looked into other medical careers and became interested in dentistry, so I shadowed a dentist and loved it! I am currently working as a dentist in Washington, DC, providing affordable dental care to underprivileged children in the DC area. Also, I take my two young kids to that same library where I did my first internship.”
Ready to boost your resume and gain experience to a level that sets you apart from peers without leaving your home?
Liberty’s Promise is looking for young immigrants (ages 18 to 21) to prepare them for the professional workplace. We provide youth with intensive training on workplace etiquette, then facilitate their internship placement with a local organization or business. Youth apply by sending out their resume and cover letter, then sit for an interview with the host agency, who selects the ideal candidate. Liberty’s Promise provides support and advice for both interns and supervisors throughout the duration of the internship.
Our interns work for 8 weeks, for a maximum of 20 hours per week in the summer. Click here to apply.
Employment
Scholars Program Advisor
New Futures is a dynamic local nonprofit with a unique approach to fighting inequity. They are looking to hire a committed advisor and innovative leader to:
Expand their skills and learn with and from a deep bench of awesome colleagues
Work with a phenomenal team that values all voices, collaboration, and work-life balance
Make a tangible impact in our shared fight for equity in our region
ACT for Alexandria is looking for a Community Outreach Intern. The Intern will support the work of ACT while learning about the local nonprofit community and gaining crucial skills in office support, website maintenance, and project development. This internship will provide great exposure to a variety of nonprofits in Alexandria. This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student who would like to develop professional skills and learn about foundations, grant-making, and the nonprofit sector. This is an unpaid internship.
This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Clickhereto learn more and apply.
Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship
Due: Friday, June 11, 2021
The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker to encourage and support lesbian women in their pursuit of higher education. This program provides one-year scholarships of $1,500 or $3,000 to those already enrolled in college in any year of study, including graduate school.
The 2021 application is now available. Clickhereto begin an application.
Events
LP Alumni Bingo & Salsa Night!
Friday, April 16, 2021, 7-8pm
We love connecting with our alumni and are excited to announce that we'll be hosting a Salsa Night.
In addition to learning some Salsa steps from LP Alumnus, Carlos, we will also be playing Bingo! As always, we'll have two great prizes to give away on the night.
Are you interested in a career in real estate? Join us at our upcoming career chat for a closer look at the job to help you decide if a career as a real estate agent might be right for you!
