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October Alumni Update
Alumni Highlights
Our October alumni spotlight isObidon Bassinan, an alumna of Gaithersburg High School in Montgomery County, MD.
Obidon is a 2011 Graduate of Montgomery College, receiving her Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, and a 2014 Graduate of the University of Maryland, receiving her Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Here is what Obidon had to say:
“I am from Togo, West Africa, and moved to the United States in 2005 for a better opportunity. The first couple of years here were a big culture shock for me, but LP helped in many ways. LP provided useful information on how to navigate the systems. Through the program, I was able to get information on scholarships, practice resume writing, and job interviews.
The great times during every meeting we had were my favorite part of LP. Listening to the guest speakers talk about their life, career, and personal experience as immigrants was inspiring and informative. I also enjoyed all the field trips to Washington, DC, and other places. I remember visiting places I wouldn’t have visited on my own if it wasn't for LP.
After graduating, I was able to use the tools LP taught me for both my career and personal life. For instance, I was ready for my first job because LP provided practice interview sessions, which I took advantage of. I knew how to write a resume, which saved me a lot of resume writing center time in college, and plus, I was able to help others with their resumes.
After graduating from UMD, I got a job with theU.S. Patent and Trademark Officeas a patent examiner, where I spent 1.5 years. Since 2016, I have been working forNaval Air Systems Command(NAVAIR) at the Department of Navy as an electronic engineer. NAVAIR paid for my grad school, and I received my Master's Degree in Information Assurance from the University of Maryland Global Campus. I am also the mother of a 3-year-old princess, who keeps me very busy.
My advice to younger alumni is tonever give up and always seek help when you need it. Also, the most important thing I learned is to network with people because they could be a point of contact, a reference for your future career.”
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La Cocina VA
La Cocina VA is hosting their next Small Business Incubator Signature (SBI) cohort which is set to run every Tuesday & Wednesday from 1-5 pm, November 2nd, 2021 - November 30th, 2021!
Their SBI Program provides low-income culinary entrepreneurs with training in six distinct modules on How to Start a Food-Based Business, the opportunity to formalize their businesses, obtain mentorship and advisory services, and receive discounted shared kitchen rates for six months of production following the training.
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Employment
Bilingual Family Support Worker
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our clients’ lives easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker. This full-time position pays $17.53 per hour and is located in Rockville, MD.
The mission of Public Allies is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. They have an immediate opening for an Ally role that requires a bilingual English/Spanish speaker. The role is with an educational organization that supports young people with improving academics and connects families to community-based services.
The Wellness Center at Northwood High School is looking to hiring a person responsible for planning and providing mental health treatment, using diverse relationship-based therapies, for students who have histories of trauma. Clickhereto apply!
Events
GMU's 11th Annual Immigration Monologue (Liberation Not Citizenship)
November 13, 2021, 6-8 pm
In its 11th year, the Annual Immigration Monologues tackles the immigration dialogue with a night full of inspirational stories from our diverse immigrant community. Presented by Undocumason, F1rst Gen @ Mason, the Hispanic Student Association, and the Filipino Cultural Association, this year's theme is, "Liberation, Not Citizenship: the Power of an Intersectional Movement."
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