The week began with three back-to-back events dubbed Pique Week, led by Nakai, Career & Workforce Readiness Director. The three events were part of our CareerLaunch program. CareerLaunch prepares our teens to assess their skills and interests, make sound educational decisions, and join our nation’s workforce. The events included a resume workshop, dress 2 impress show, and mock interviews. I assisted each program with operation and content collection.

On Tuesday, we had our 2022 Back to School Volunteer Event. Over 300 backpacks were stuffed for our Club members! Earlier in the summer, we budgeted funding for professional photography. We proceeded to have photo shoots and content collections at the Louella Hodges Reese (Newark) and Oak Street (Marion) Clubhouses. Later Wednesday, I visited our South Side Club. That was the last site visit on my list!

I spent Thursday at the Columbus Zoo with our Club Members. While at the Zoo, they learned about job opportunities such as Sales & Retail, Guest Relations, Food & Beverages, and Audio & Visual (AV). They heard from the directors of each respective area. Afterward, I spent the rest of the day collecting content. Later that same day, an additional 300 backpacks were stuffed. We are thankful to have devoted board members, staff, and volunteers.

By the end of the week, I have reached a milestone. For the first time during my fellowship, I have made a social media post every day, with all our four platforms receiving content. I feel like a well-oiled machine!