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Background |
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Follow My Steps was founded after evaluating the pipeline of success for individuals in under-resourced communities and concluding more needed to be done. Originating from these environments gave a great perspective to the founders on how fortunate they are to have achieved success in career and education. Agreeing that the path wasn’t always clear, it became apparent that change was going to be necessary to make more minority high achievers. Follow My Steps was created to provide youth in under-resourced communities with the opportunity to be Pioneered by individuals from diverse cultures, to provide key career skills and enhance financial literacy.
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What do we Offer? |
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Mentorship (Pioneering)
Career & Skill Development
Financial Resources
- On demand access to Pioneers by appt.
- Vetted professionals from various industries
- Pool of Pioneers in varying age ranges, and cultures
Career & Skill Development
- Apprentice/Internship Placement
- Opportunity for Explorers to showcase skills
- Free seminars focused on key growth skills offered by Pioneers
Financial Resources
- Scholarships
- Financial literacy education
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On-Demand Pioneering |
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Explorers will have the access to any Pioneer outside of their regular Pioneer*
During these sessions an explorer can ask to be mentored in some of the Pioneer’s listed skills
Pioneers can teach a group of Explorers in sessions called “Seminars”
*During standard hours of 7am-7pm. Special exceptions can be made.
During these sessions an explorer can ask to be mentored in some of the Pioneer’s listed skills
Pioneers can teach a group of Explorers in sessions called “Seminars”
- Encouraged that Explorers attend
- Seminar length ranges from 30 minutes to an hour
- Seminars can be in person or virtual
*During standard hours of 7am-7pm. Special exceptions can be made.
Meet Our Pioneers
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Board Members |
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KASHAWN
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FOUNDER, CEO, PRESIDENT,
BOARD MEMBER Is the son of an entrepreneur, and developed a passion for business at a...
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FOUNDER, VICE PRESIDENT, CFO, TREASURER, BOARD MEMBER
TYRONE
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FOUNDER, CLERK
JERRY
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FINANCE CHAIR, BOARD MEMBER
HUBERT
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BOARD MEMBER
KAY’LA
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BOARD MEMBER
ESSIEN
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BOARD MEMBER
SHAWN
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
ARNALDO
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Arnaldo Lassend IIISenior Explorer
Born and raised in Springfield, MA. Arnaldo, or “AJ” as he’s called by friends and family, has always had a passion for gaming. He credits famous streamers such as Ludwig and Arcadum, as major influences to the gaming world that ultimately captivated his interest. Amazed at their unique styles, he decided to venture into streaming. Through dedication and consistency he has amassed 1.1k followers on twitch, 56.8k followers on TikTok. He’s reached 2 million views on tik tok videos.
Even though his passion is gaming, he will be pursuing a Chemical Engineering degree at Westfield State College. He states he always “liked the cause and effect of combining chemicals to make a reaction”, as his driving factor in picking his major. AJ is excited for his next step and continues to work on building his gaming career as well. He knows the importance of having an education as well as a backup plan. As he progresses through our program, he’s willing to guide junior explorers who show interest in the gaming industry on what it takes to build their brand. |