Fresh Outta School
Last updated September 15, 2025
In this article
- Bet On Yourself with Adanech M!
- Be Brave and Find Mentors with Vince O!
- Building Community at Work with Rachel S!
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!
Bet On Yourself with Adanech M!
Company: Jumpstart for Young Children
Title: Senior Site Manager
Experience at current job: 2 years
Postsecondary: Howard University and admitted to Columbia University for graduate school. South Seattle Community College, University of Florida, IT Apprenticeship
Adanech has worked on both coasts and, gone to community college, a four year college, and graduate school! She says to be just like J. Cole and “bet on yourself!”
Be Brave and Find Mentors with Vince O!
Company: Reconnect to Opportunity, King County
Title: Peer Connector
Experience at current job: 3 years
Postsecondary: University of Washington
Vince is a Peer Connector, helping teens find the right educational programs for them. His passion for public health keeps him motivated.
Building Community at Work with Rachel S!
Company: UBS
Title: IT Project Manager
Experience at current job: 4 years
Postsecondary: Stevens Tech
Rachel is an IT Project Manager with UBS Investment Bank and works to build community at her workplace and is always looking to increase representation for women in tech and finance.
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