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It All Starts With One Summer…

April 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Tate worked with MatchBridge to land an internship at Greentech Media

Over at MatchBridge, a community project of United Way of the Bay Area, they occasionally post some profiles of the young people they’ve been able to help. As we approach the summer and young people begin looking for employment opportunities we thought it might be nice to share the story about how one member got a summer internship.  One thing to consider is that when looking for a summer position, it is best to start as early as possible.

Tate Ishimuro a MatchBridge member since 2008, relates his experiences as an intern with Greentech Media. For more information on summer internship opportunities like this one, please visit MatchBridge.

“The main impact Greentech Media has had on me as a young professional is the fact that my experiences there have inspired me to strive further than ever before in my International Business studies. The opportunity to work at Greentech Media has opened my eyes to the world of marketing and what it has in store for me.

The experiences I have received so far at Greentech Media have helped shape my
vision of what I hope to achieve in the future. Essentially giving me a glimpse of what the marketing world is like and what being a marketing associate entails. The most exciting thing about this internship, is the combination of the fact that the internship offered educational experiences in a field of study directly correlated to my major as well as the fact that the position involved “Green” technology and information. The “Green” sector, in my opinion, is one of the fastest growing markets in the business world.
During my internship so far at Greentech Media I have been learning the foundation of salesmanship and marketing strategies. The challenges and struggles I have faced in the workplace have proven to me how much I enjoy this area of business. In essence the lessons and experiences I have had, have had multiple overlaps into my studies and my future professional goals.

I was offered an internship position at their New York office if I were to attend a school in that area, so that I may continue working for Greentech Media while attending college. Although I have yet to make a more final decision, I am definitely thinking about this new opportunity!

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Seven Ways to Boost Your Child's Reading

February 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Your child's early years are very important

The first few years of a child’s life are so important, and it has been said that 90% of the brain’s growth occurs from ages zero to five.  With the help of partners across the Bay Area, United Way is working both directly with children to boost their reading skills and learning potential; as well as working on a policy level, to improve early childhood education.

Here are some helpful ways to help your child learn how to read, write, and speak well.

  1. Surround your infant child with pictures, wall hangings, mobiles, and soft chewable books.
  2. Make reading to your child a daily activity. Be sure to point at and read signs and pictures. Ask questions like: “What’s that?”or “Where is… ?”
  3. Have books, magazines, and your child’s drawings around where they can see them. Make sure there are lots of paper, pencils, and crayons for your child to use.
  4. Play language games - like rhyming words.
  5. Make reading fun. Stop half-way through the story, and ask your child to come up with their own ending
  6. Encourage conversation.  The amount of words a child hears can be crucial to language development. Ask you child questions about his/ her day.
  7. Work with your child’s teacher on doing activities at home. Many schoools have reading and writing programs for parents that you may find helpful.
 

There are of course many more strategies and a lot of resources available across the Bay Area at libraries, schools, and through United Way. By focusing on basics like reading and education we can build a firm foundation in the next generation.

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