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Climbing That Ladder

Last updated January 6, 2025

This is The Way: Career Stories to Find Your Way–a video series created by Get Schooled. In this series, you'll hear from professionals in all types of industries about how they found their way and the advice they have for young people starting their first jobs. We're here to help you find your way!

Find Scholarships and Mentors with Alba D!

Company: Comcast

Title: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Coordinator

Alba works as a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Coordinator at Comcast. Her advice to her younger self is to apply to all the scholarships because every dime counts!

Looking Beyond Yourself for Opportunity with Tierra J!

Company: College Possible Washington

Title: Development Manager

Experience at current job: 2 years

Postsecondary: Penn State University (BA), Fairleigh Dickinson University, Masters Degree

Tierra is a Development Manager with College Possible Washington. She says she had to look beyond the reality of her neighborhood to reach her dreams and find opportunity.

Solving Puzzles and Staying Curious with Nick H!

Company: Panorama Education

Title: Senior Product Manager

Experience at current job: 1 month

Postsecondary: University of North Texas, BA - University of Washington, MA

Nick is a Senior Product Manager at Panorama Education. His love of solving problems and always staying curious has led him from education to tech.

 

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