
Walter Simmons
President & CEO
Employ Prince George’s, Inc.
Largo, MD USA
“Never tell yourself no.”
Employ Prince George’s, Inc.
Largo, MD USA
“Never tell yourself no.”
President & CEO
I lead a non-profit workforce development organization for Prince George's County, Maryland.
My days vary but everything I do is to facilitate the system we've created. That can mean spending time shooting videos of a new job center. It can mean doing interviews to raise awareness. I may spend time traveling to help teach others to build a workforce development system. I also speak with local officials to discuss how we can allocate funds to help business thrive and help people gain skills and resources to succeed. I may even be helping a single person at a job center with their resume.
Here's the first step for high school students
Go visit some colleges and universities while you're still in high school so that you can get a feel for the school. This will help you determine if it could be a good fit for you. I also recommend finding internships or volunteer opportunities. That first-hand experience is so beneficial for your exploration.
"You're only 28—you can't start a better organization. You think you know it all. You don't know enough to start a new business."