Our October Workshop focused on Personal Branding and Careers in Law Enforcement and from 8 AM – Noon we covered the following:
Hour One – Workshop Kickoff – Expectations and Filling out paperwork
Hour Two – Social Skills/Educational Development – Discussion on Personal Branding by Pastor Eddie Baltrip
– Importance of First Impressions
– How to Dress for Each Occasion
– Impact of Social Media
Hour Three – Professional Development – Careers in Law Enforcement and Federal Agent Opportunities
Officer Akaan Thomas & Lieutenant Steven Hutchinson from The San Diego Police Department stopped by to speak to the young men on career opportunities in law enforcement. They also talked about the current climate of what’s going on in the world and openly answered any and all questions asked. The officers also offered the opportunity to take the guys on a ride along to which many of the young men ecstatically accepted
Ehren Thompson also stopped by to discuss what it takes to become a Federal Agent. This a long checklist including a degree, detailed background check and long drawn out test. He emphasized that the job is not for the feint of heart and is very detail oriented.. After all you are responsible for the security of our Nation.
Hour Four – Discussing core fundamentals such as SAT, ACT, and Essay Writing with some additional classes like FAFSA & Financial Aid and College Careers & Majors.
