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Changing the Way
the World Works |
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Conference
2010 Boston University Saturday, April 10 Boston, MA |
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Life After Graduation Description As students approach graduation,
many questions arise. Will I be able
to find a job that leads to a career? Will
I be happy? Latoya Sankey, will
describe her experiences post graduation and offer advice on what you need to
do to put yourself in the best position possible. The presentation will include how to
develop networks to find your first job, what to consider when balancing
career with needs in your personal life especially as a recent grad in a very
competitive marketplace. About the Speaker Latoya
Sankey is an Advisory Software Engineer at IBM in the Lotus Software Group
since January 2003. Latoya earned her
Bachelor's in Computer Systems Engineering from Boston University in the
summer of 2002 and her MBA in the High Tech program from Northeastern
University in 2008. Prior to IBM,
Latoya had internships with Compaq as a Validation Engineer and with
Brooktrout Technology as an Application Programmer. Over the years she has been involved with
various activities and organizations that promote technology awareness such
as the National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE), the New England Board of
Higher Education (NEBHE) Science Network, and IBM sponsored community
programs. Latoya has been involved in
the IBM EXITE camp to introduce middle school girls to science and
technology. She has also been a
frequent guest speaker for the Connections’ Career Management Class at
Northeastern University. |
Latoya
Sankey
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