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BSF’s Student Success Skill Program's mission is to seamlessly integrate education with professional development, bridging the gap between academic achievement and real-world success. Our program promotes student success with professional resources, offering opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and post-graduation pipelines. Collaborating with many of Nebraska's top employers, we enrich the state's workforce with diverse perspectives and skills. Together, we will create a positive future where education and professional development create lasting opportunities for Nebraska's Latino Students and businesses throughout Nebraska.
Session 1: LIFE CHOICES AND PURPOSE
Advocating for getting connected to a community; whether it be a team, study partner, advisors, and or mentor.
Wednesday, March 6 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
UNO Campus: CEC 209 | Large Meeting Room (or Zoom)
Speakers:
Troy Romero, Ph.D. - Goodrich Director
Dr. Romero is the Chair and a Professor for the Goodrich Scholarship Program, where he has taught Lifespan Development, Autobiographical Reading and Writing, and Perspectives of US American Culture.
Efren Mendoza - B.S.N., RN.
Mr. Mendoza currently works at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE serving as an Orthopedic and Neurology registered nurse. He has been working in the healthcare field for over a decade.
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Session 2: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Advocating for - Sports /Team Work/ Healthy Lifestyles
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
UNO Campus: CEC 209 | Large Meeting Room
Speakers:
Kimberly Thomas - Executive Director for EPIC for Girls
Session 3: FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Advocating for Time Management equating to Money Management. How you managing anything equals how you manage everything.
Wednesday, April 3 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
UNO Campus: CEC 201 | Large Meeting Room
Speakers:
Dean Hodges, Franchise Owner - Jimmy John's, Hawaiian Bro's, and Williamsburg Pizza
Session 4: Social skills
Advocating for Professional Networking & Etiquette.
Wednesday, April 17 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
UNO Campus: CEC 231 | OPPD Community Dialogue Room
Speakers:
Rita Rodriguez - Owner of Monarkia Institute & OPPD Media Specialist