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Discussions with local business people... about what it took for them to get to where they are. Share with me what triggered them to get started in that particular business...
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Discussions with local business people... about what it took for them to get to where they are. Share with me what triggered them to get started in that particular business path...
Speaking with professionals...ask what the most rewarding aspect of their career has been...
what they aspire to accomplish and how they feel they can share their knowledge with the public.
#entrepreneur #STEM #successinnovation #leadership #empower
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Speaking with professionals...ask what the most rewarding aspect of their career has been...
what they aspire to accomplish and how they feel they can share their knowledge with the public.
#entrepreneur #STEM #successinnovation #leadership #empower
21 JAN 2020 · Learn about working in Human Resources and also what obstacles being an immigrant Samuel Hernandez had to overcome.
28 OCT 2019 · Join the conversation I had with Carlos Duran who is the SHPE President (’19-’20) at SDSU. Learn the obstacles he had to overcome as he went through La Jolla High.
*Taking a 40 min bus ride to be in school. Be at bus stop 6:13am sharp
*High school favorite subjects. Overcoming obstacles and staff turmoils
*Developing a strong MindSet and surmounting rejection by college/university admission
*Living in older sibling shadow
*Engineering choice based on sibling rivalry
*Joining SHPE, changing misconceptions. Jumped right into a VP Finance position, increased involvement
*Never heard word ENGINEERING up until San Diego City College
*Difference from community college to 4 year university (SDSU)
*Develop CONFIDENCE, time management through involvement/participation in SHPE
*Working on a school full on project from Conceptual to Financial aspects; all in 14 weeks.
*Achieving goals takes PATIENCE, DEDICATION & PERSISTENCE
*Zero Option Mentality; never considered giving up
*What motivated Carlos to keep moving.
*Looking for an internship; there is no clear process of guide
*Internship preparation begins about a year in advance; BE PREPARED
*Attend other university campus career fairs to increase your opportunities
*Career position tips (29:25)
*Apply to positions that interest you even if you don’t meet the GPA rqmnt
*Stay active & pro-active in positions. Process takes about 2 mnths but send follow up email
*Create a LINKEDIN account, develop, key search on your target companies
*70-75% get filled by connection referral; get busy NETWORKING
If Carlos had not selected engineering he would be doing videography and cinematic; he loves creating and analyzing movies.
Shout out to Gabriel Duran…serving as a role model to his younger brother!!
Definition of SUCCESS; set goal and achieve them!!!
Advice to his younger self: Try hard in high school, focus on your journey.
Life Changing Event: Getting hurt and loosing ability to play soccer because of injury.
Overcoming Depression.
#SUCCESSINNOVATION #LEADERSHIP #MESA #internship #summerintern #generalatomics #shpe #shpefamilia #spaceX
17 OCT 2019 · Marina Nava from National City attending Southwestern Community College. She is currently moving forward with pursuing Mechanical Engineer
*Sweetwater High student population is not focused nor goal oriented (1:30)
*Taking AP courses allows seeing like minded individuals (2:20)
*Reaching out to teachers & counselors helps (3:10)
*Teacher attitude changes as high school students get older; they help you more (3:45)
*Figures out she wanted to pursue Mechanical Engineer vs PreMed (4:55)
*Big decision: DECLINES UCSB admission offer for PreMed (5:53)
*How do you tell university about decision to DECLINE (7:50)
*Switching majors is difficult once accepted (9:30)
*Mechanical Engineering is more versatile & adaptable (12:20)
*Any regrets about decision (13:00)
*Wishes she could have been part of the Sweetwater High Robotics team (14:20)
*SHPE shows she belongs to a professional family; SHPE familia (16:20)
*Attending RLDC impacted her as to size of SHPE (17:30)
*Before being SHPE board member, did not view herself as leader (20:30)
*Surrounded by leaders allowed her to created that leader perception of herself (21:15)
*Acknowledging people she considers mentors (21:25)
*Learning to make decisions carefully (24:30)
*PTK an honors society; 3.5 GPA or above (24:50)
*Taking too much responsibility (26:50)
*Changes observed in herself from participating in different orgs (27:50)
*Utilize an electronic calendar/agenda; google calendar (29:15)
*Obstacles as a female in engineering/STEM field (30:10)
*Target schools for transferring (33:35)
*Using LINKEDIN to connect with individuals from USC campus (34:40)
*Touching base with career student counselor about rqmnts for transferring (36:00)
*Definition of SUCCESS for Marina (36:30)
*Advice to her younger self (37:15)
Shout out to Mr. Mendiola (Calculus Teacher Sweetwater High in National City) helped Marina figure out that she should switch from PreMed to Mechanical Engineering.
If you really try you can make the time to join student orgs which will definitely help you prepare in your career. Allows meeting people with similar goals to succeed. Ultimately have a school-life-work balance.
Shout out to Skye Edwards (UCSD, SHPE president ’19-’20) is a great influence & role model.
How she observes the reason why there are less females in STEM courses. The response will surprise you!!
Value your childhood, it goes by too fast!!
#SUCCESSINNOVATION #LEADERSHIP #RLDC #internship #robotics #shpe #shpefamilia #timemanagement
12 OCT 2019 · Meet Bryan Gonzalez, learn who he is and the moment of epiphany which landed him in a new path.
*Understand that change is possible if you choose it.
*Learn the benefits of joining a student organization
*Insight on what it takes to go back to school if you decide to take a break after high school
*Keep sight of where you want to TRANSFER once you finish community college
*Take time to reflect (be philosophical) in order to review your path
*Keep an eye open for opportunities and meet new individuals (Meet Human Resources) in a relaxed environment
*Benefits you obtain from volunteering are greater than what you give
*Meditate and recognize your weaknesses and develop habits to counteract weakness
*Get a CALENDAR/AGENDA to keep yourself accountable
*Be adaptable, tenacious and persistent
We also touch and stress on building a network with like-minded individuals. This will allow you to learn from their experience, provide guidance on what obstacles they encountered and how they overcame them. When you are surrounded by like-minded individuals you become STRONGER!!!
Learn Bryan’s definition of SUCCESS!!!
Advice he would provide to his younger self!!!
Seek the Allegory of the Cave and understand that there is more to life than living in shadows!!!
Take risks in order to learn and grow!!!
Also, please register for the APP CREATING SESSION, coming up Friday 18, October 2019.
Register Link:
https://lnkd.in/gr6kSkg
We look forward to seeing you at the SUCCESS INNOVATION hosted event.
Get the audio version:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/3661846...
#SUCCESSINNOVATION #LEADERSHIP #RISKS #GROWTH #LIVEFEARLESS
12 OCT 2019 · Join me in this episode as I share steps on how to approach finding a mentor.
*How to navigate the mentor/mentee relationship
*Generate a win/win situation in this relationship
*Where to seek and keep an eye out for mentors
REGISTER for the APP CREATING SESSION, coming up this October 18th, 2019.
Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel.
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXev...
#successinnovation #EMPOWER #UCSDALUMNI #LEADERSHIP #STEM #mentor
25 SEP 2019 · Join me as I explore the inside of a VEX competition as the season begins. I take you into conversation with various individuals and hear why they think this type of activity is beneficial for young individuals and how volunteering as a mentor is rewarding.
Listen to the insightful conversation I have with:
Parent:
       *support your child at an early age
Mentor:
       *Provide support in the community
       *Develop interest in STEM & Focus on university path at an early age
       *Time you put in = Time you get out
STEAM Coordinator:
       *More support being provided to mentors
       *Encourage making mistakes in order to learn more
       *Focus long term goal is to consolidate all ROV levels: air, land & underwater
Student Participant:
       *Self initiative
       *Improve by watching others
       *Work hard & be well rounded
       *Need more FEMALES in STEM!!
       *JUST DO IT!!!
       *Plan your day; use a planner
Thank you for watching the episode.
Subscribe to my channel and join live events.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lazarojherrera/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXevnjFr02zx5rX9FDkgIbA
#SUCCESSINNOVATION #leadership #stem #robotics #empower #ucsdalumni
25 SEP 2019 · In this first part of the interview we dive into understanding how Miguel was able to get a non profit organization going at an early age of 8 yrs old.
We talked about the influence his parents had on him.
Why he believes it takes to be persistent and never quit.
Join me as we discover a resilient individual who has a fire and passion to do great things in life and our community.
Enjoy part 1 of this interview with Miguel Aldrete.
#successinnovation #STEM #ucsdalumni #leadership #ROBOTICS #STEM #ucsdalumni
25 SEP 2019 · Join me in this episode as I share steps on how to achieve success. Begin developing your habits and how to be better at building relationships.
Secret to success is: watch the video... ;)
Connect with me via various social media.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lazarojhe...
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXev...
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Refer a friend if you find this episode of value.
Thank you for your support.
#SUCCESSINNOVATION #STEM #ucsdalumni #leadership #habits #influence
30 AUG 2019 · STEM conferences allow for a natural networking between like minded individuals to take place.
Go with an open mind.
Create a growth mindset and you will see how great things will materialize.
Be open to asking questions.
The only dumb question is a question never asked!!!
Connect with me via:
LinkedIN:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lazarojherrera/
Email:
LDHERRER@HOTMAIL.COM
12 AUG 2019 · Get experience on what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Elsa Sevilla, local KPBS host of Historic Places, shares her experience and hardship on having your own business. Have an insightful look and discover secrets to being successful. What myths and secrets she will share with us in this episode.
Discussions with local business people... about what it took for them to get to where they are. Share with me what triggered them to get started in that particular business...
show more
Discussions with local business people... about what it took for them to get to where they are. Share with me what triggered them to get started in that particular business path...
Speaking with professionals...ask what the most rewarding aspect of their career has been...
what they aspire to accomplish and how they feel they can share their knowledge with the public.
#entrepreneur #STEM #successinnovation #leadership #empower
show less
Speaking with professionals...ask what the most rewarding aspect of their career has been...
what they aspire to accomplish and how they feel they can share their knowledge with the public.
#entrepreneur #STEM #successinnovation #leadership #empower
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