b'Class of 2018 College Connection student, Viana Zamis, graduated from Penn State Abington a semester early in December with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS). She plans tobecome a social worker and will be attending Temple Universitys College of Public Health for her Master of Social Work (MSW). While at Penn State Abington, Viana was an active member of the African StudentOrganization, the Student Philanthropy Council, and Sister to Sister, and Viana Zamisshe was also very involved with Philadelphia Futures. In Vianas finalCollege Connection, Class of 2018semester, she took part in an internship class, as well as a Certificate programPenn State Abington, Class of 2021 for her RHS degree. Viana was featured on Penn State Abingtons website Temple University, Projected about her experience with the summer program, Pathways to Success:Graduation Date of 2025 Summer Start (PaSSS). Read the article at: bit.ly/VianaArticle.Theresa Przepriorka, a Class of 2016 College Connection student, graduated from Holy Family University with a Bachelor of Sciencein Nursing (BSN) this past December after earning her associate degree from Penn State Abington. Theresa is currently working at Fox Chase Cancer Center as a nurse assistant, while virtually attending nursing board Theresa Przepriorkapreparation classes. She has already interviewed for Fox Chases nurse College Connection, Class of 2016residency program, which she plans to participate in after she completes Holy Family University, Class of 2021 her boards. While there, she plans to specialize in oncology.Additionally, our scholars are taking one step forward to their careers through PhiladelphiaFutures Career Preparation programs. Learn more about each program:CAREER WEEK:November 1618 Career Week is an opportunity for our high school students to Revolution, Philadelphia Water Department, Rapid gain exposure to a variety of career opportunities, expand theirMicro Biosystems Inc., Salesforce, Taiho Pharmaceutical, network, and practice the soft skills needed for success in collegeand Vanguard.and career. Each employer organized a panel of four to six employees to share their education and career experience withEMPLOYER INFORMATION SESSIONSstudents. There were five sessions featuring a total of 23 panelistsThroughout the fall, we partnered with employers to offerfrom: Esperanza Health Center, Sparks, JPMorgan Chase,seven information sessions for collegians to learn about internships ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia, and an and full-time opportunities, as well as qualities recruiters look for Entrepreneur Panel of Simone Holland, Film Director, Tetrain candidates. The participating companies were: Accenture, Creative; Josh Johnson, Co-Founder, Poppas Custard;Glenmede, Lincoln Financial Group, LLR Partners, Taiho and Diva Richards, CEO & Founder Hard Work No Excuses. Pharmaceutical, and Universal Health Services, Inc. SPEED NETWORKING:October 19 COLLEGIAN INTERVIEW PREPARATIONSeventeen panelists from 16 different companies shared In January and February 2022 we held two intensive interviewtheir education and career experiences with students and preparation programs for collegians in anticipation for theiranswered questions related to preparing for a job in their upcoming summer internship interviews. The first part of thisrespective fields. The participating companies were: Archetypeprogram involved an interview workshop where collegians Solutions Group, BlackRock, Brilliance Media LLC, learned interview tips and best practices. Immediately following Comcast Spectacor, Credit Suisse, Delaware Funds this workshop, 43 volunteers participated in 1:1 mock interviews by Macquarie, Deloitte, Glenmede, Jefferson Health,with collegians and provided constructive feedback to helpLincoln Financial Group, Museum of the American develop and refine their interviewing skills.5'