It wasn’t that long ago that Stephanie Salazar, CRSM ’14; Dominican University ‘18 and Josh Washington, CRSM ’17; Loyola University Chicago ’21, were high school students contemplating their futures. Fast forward to 2024 and you will find Josh working at Discover Financial Services as a Senior Data Science Analyst and Stephanie as a Product Marketing Specialist for Emerson. Last month both alumni spoke to current CRSM sophomores, juniors and seniors about their college experience and their pursuit of a career in business.
Our Lunch & Learn Sessions began in January and are held monthly during the lunch period. Each month focuses on a different profession. CRSM alumni who currently work in that specific occupation reflect on their experiences during and after high school, pursuing a college degree, and beginning their careers. Students are invited to sign up for the session and learn first-hand what it was like to attend college, overcome challenges, discern what to do after college and the necessary skills and steps to take in achieving one’s goals.
Future sessions will focus on Healthcare, Psychology & Mental Health, just to name a few. We can’t think of a better way to allow our students to learn more about all the opportunities that are out there waiting for them to pursue!