As another successful UcanB school year comes to a close, I would like to take a minute to thank the people who make our Career Education Program possible. Our guest speakers share invaluable, real-life experiences with local 6-12th grade students to help our kids better understand the realities and expectations of future careers. The following individuals helped educate thousands of Western Pennsylvania students throughout the 2017-18 school year…
Rocco Cozza – The Cozza Company
Shannon Krohe – UPMC Health Plan
Domenic Mantella – I Got a Guy Solutions
Gino Palmosina – Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith’s Office
Joe Martelli – BOSS Labor Group
Joe Ellis – UPMC Magee
Dan Deasy – PA State Representative
Jessica Albert – US Probation & Pretrial Services
David Holzer – Pittsburgh Combat Club
Erik Ross – Bitcore
Jessica Lee – Jazz Vocalist/Vive Venture
Jim Gabriel – Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
Traci York – Career Training Academy
Walt Bentley – Local 5 Electricians Union
Dan Quigley – Quigley Photography
Paul Sheldon – Dreamosophy
Patrick Sullivan – Civil Environmental Consultants
Erin Long – Omni William Penn
Ross Acuri – Brightwood Career Institute
Breanna Logan – Student @ Penn State University
Anita Williams – Penn State University
Greg Hojdila – Local 712 Electricians Union
Julius Boatwright – Steel Smiling
Lee Davis – Lee Davis & Associates
Earl Lamar – Mon Valley Initiative
Aaron Aldrich – Bridgeway Capital
Amy LaSota – Bidwell Training Center
Anjali Martin – Partner4Work/Learn n Earn
Cheyenne Lamar – Partner4Work/Learn n Earn
James Protin – Mackin Engineering/Author & Speaker
Patrick Stefano – PA State Senator
Alexander Nichols – Omega Business Consulting
Camera Chatham Bartolotta – PA State Senator
Corey O’Connor – Pittsburgh City Councilman
Students from dozens of local school districts participated in guest presentations. These included Pittsburgh Public Schools, Sto-Rox, Springdale, Carlynton, Hopewell, Propel Schools, Clayton Academy, Belle Vernon, Laurel Highlands and more! Pictured below are some highlights from guest presentations.
Jessica Albert of US Probation & Pretrial Services of Western Pennsylvania discussed Careers in Criminal Justice with students at Hopewell Junior High. Mrs. Albert visited Hopewell School District twice this school year. She also spoke with students at Sto-Rox High School, Springdale High School, Carlynton High School, Westinghouse Summer School and Propel Braddock High School. Chief US Probation Officer Belinda Ashley spoke with students at Pittsburgh Classical Academy. US Probation and #UcanB were solid partners throughout the year. Our two organizations also partnered to organize and host a community career fair on behalf of State Representative Dan Deasy and PA Senator Wayne Fontana.
Julius Boatwright of Steel Smiling visits students at Propel Braddock High School. Mr. Boatwright also visited Clayton Academy Middle School students. His presentations included a career overview and a message to give back to the community. Julius Boatwright was both informative and inspiring for our #UcanB students. We look forward to having him back as a partner for the 2018-19 school year.
State Representative Dan Deasy has been a regular guest speaker for the #UcanB Career Education Program for three years now. Mr. Deasy visited Sto-Rox for the second year in a row to discuss Careers in Government & Politics. He has also visited Pittsburgh Classical Academy. In addition, our organization and Rep. Deasy have partnered to host a number of career fairs and hiring events for adults in Pittsburgh’s West End Communities.
The examples go on and on. It truly was a great school year. And, much of the thanks goes to our fantastic list of guest speakers. The #UcanB Program looks forward to summer and next year…and a continued partnership with all of our wonderful speakers. Thanks again for all that you do!
