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SPOTLIGHT ONE
One year later, the majority
of alumni are on track!
How do our college graduates fare
two years after college graduation? In
last year’s survey, 12 recent graduates
were still looking to land a job. In this
year’s survey, we found that eight are
now employed or pursuing graduate
school. 4 Mariana’s story illustrates the
hurdles some graduates encounter
after college4
“I majored in psychology, thinking I might become
a therapist, but as I neared graduation I discovered
I had a passion for business and added it as my
minor. After graduating, though, it was hard to
find entry level positions in the business world
that were a good fit. The one job I did get had
such a toxic environment that I left after just three
months. Thankfully, I was re-hired by the director
of the childcare program I had worked for since I
was 18-years-old. As a center that specializes in
child development, my psychology training proved
invaluable and I was quickly promoted to head
teacher. To keep my passion alive, I’ve started a little
side business, personalizing home decor items like
mugs and candles. It motivated me to finish my MBA
and continue to market my work, so I can eventually
transition to a role at an agency or maybe even open
my own store!”
-Mariana, College Track East Palo Alto,
B.A., Notre Dame de Namur University 2017,
M.B.A., Liberty University 2019
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