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May Alumni Update

Alumni Highlights

LP shines this month's Alumni Spotlight on Frank Monney, Alumnus of our Civics and Citizenship program at John F. Kennedy High School and current LP Mentor.

Frank received his Associate’s degree from Montgomery College and his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Currently, Frank is studying at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, PA. After medical school, Frank plans to go into internal medicine to explore gastroenterology or infectious diseases.

We spoke to Frank about his journey and here is what he had to say:

“LP provided a safe space to be with like-minded people. Like many foreigners in high school, I was concerned about my spoken English and my accent to some extent. But in LP I felt that I could express myself freely, which eventually lead me to gain confidence to speak in my regular classes. Plus, I met people that I now consider my closest high school friends. I remember having a blast every time we met!

I think one of the most valuable things that I learned from my time at LP is the love of giving back to my community. This is the reason I decided to become an LP Mentor; I wanted to impart some wisdom and advice that has helped me along the way. As I mentioned earlier, I struggled with my accent but I learned that it is okay to sound different and to be confident with my accent and the way I speak. Back in Yaounde, Cameroon, I was a very vocal person, but that changed when I moved to the United States. I remember being uneasy that I had lost a bit of myself, but thanks to LP, I was able to tap back into myself and remain authentic to who I am.

After graduating from Montgomery College, I managed to transfer to UMBC with a full scholarship. Currently, I am at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine on a full scholarship. My advice to younger alumni is to think about career options early on. Not sure about college? Ask questions, and spend some time figuring out what you like or don’t like. Having somewhat of a clear vision of what profession you would like to do, will give you an indication as to whether or not college is worth the investment.”

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Opportunities and Events

Mentoring

Are you interested in becoming an LP Mentor? Do you have 3 years of work experience?

Join our mentorship program today and help give back to your fellow Alumni. Your experience and support as an LP Alumni will make a real impact across the LP Community.

Employment

Part-Time Project Accounting

Shah & Associates is an industry leader in power systems engineering that specializes in custom-designed traditional and alternative energy solutions. S&A is currently seeking a Part-Time Project Accounting Specialist to be responsible for setting up projects according to contract requirements and generating invoices. This role is based on-site at their Gaithersburg location and requires 10-20 hours per week (will accommodate the candidate's schedule) from Monday – Friday during normal business hours of 8-5 pm.

For more information, please contact and email resume to Christina Cavey at ccavey@shahpe.com  with the subject line: Part-Time Project Accounting, YOUR Full Name.

Spanish & English GED Instructor

Identity is seeking a full-time (40 hours a week) Spanish & English GED Instructor for our young adult students. Classes are held at the Up-County Youth Opportunity Center in Gaithersburg, MD. Please note, the position is temporarily remote. The Spanish & English GED Instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering both English and Spanish GED instruction/ tutoring with the goal of helping youth pass the GED exam.

CLICK HERE for the full job description.

For more information, please contact and email resume to Katherine Smithson at ksmithson@identity-youth.org with the subject line: GED Instructor, YOUR LAST NAME.

Scholarships

The Herb Block Foundation

Due: Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

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