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James's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
University of California-Irvine
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Social and Community Service Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Sociology, General
Bachelor's Degree: Social Work
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I went to college to figure out what I liked.
2.
Then I joined Alpha Phi Omega- a co-ed fraternity focused on community service.
3.
I logged several hours of community service and came across an organization I liked.
4.
When I graduated, the organization I volunteered for was hiring and I applied and got the job.
5.
I have stayed committed with the organization and worked my way up to a managerial role.
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I continue to find ways to challenge myself and grow for the next big step in my life.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
Working at a non-profit, you barely make any money. Being in the medical or law field is where you'll be most happy.
How I responded:
I constantly shared what I was doing day in and day out at work (through stories and social media). It was clear that my work has meaningful impact on the people involved and that I am genuinely happy with what I am doing. Although I do work for a non-profit, people saw that I was still living a comfortable lifestyle.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My dad was the sole source of income for our household of 5 so I knew I had to be proactive in doing well in high school so I could be eligible for scholarships and grants- this helped tremendously.
Looking to my parents for guidance through the education system was a challenge since English is not their first language. I connected with trusted school administrators and staff for additional support.
I used this as a source of motivation so that I could be proud to say I was the first to go to college from my family. This fueled my passion to get there!