MYLIFE ACES Project

Presenters in this series provide guidance to create your path into your future to help you develop self-confidence and begin your journey to a happy and successful career. Information provided by Colorado Department of Education; Colorado Department of Higher Education; Dr. Margaret Wright, School Board Representative; Garrison Ortiz, County Commissioner; Jason Falsetto, Career and Technical Education Coordinator; Joe Garcia, Chancellor, Colorado Community College System; and LeRoy Sandoval, Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 My Life Introduction 3:13 Series 1 Highlights 4:40 Garrison Ortiz 15:48 Concurrent Enrollment 17:13 Dr. Margaret Wright 22:25 Joe Garcia 29:27 Jason Falsetto 33:08 LeRoy Sandoval 36:07 My Colorado Journey 39:19 Series 1 Close 39:39 Credits

Presenters in this series provide guidance to build integrity and character, give back through volunteering, and making decisions to create the foundation for the future. Information provided by Adams County Education Consortium; Andrea Aragon, Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation; Better Business Bureau, Northwest Regional; Colorado Bureau of Investigation; Daneya Esgar, Colorado House of Representatives; Shanna M. Farmer, United Way of Pueblo County; Steven Trujillo, Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce; Tanya Quintana, Center for American Values; and United States Air Force Academy. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 Series 2 Highlights 1:07 Air Force Academy 8:04 Steven Trujillo 12:58 Colorado Bureau of Investigations 17:27 Shanna Farmer 23:39 Andrea Aragon 31:51 BBB 33:52 Daneya Esgar 38:20 Tanya Quintana 44:57 Credits

Presenters in this series provide guidance in making choices that will influence your future by being persistent and being aware your ‘digital footprint’. Information provided by Adams County Education Consortium; Adams State University; Dr. Regina Lewis, ReginaSpeaking; Freda Hancock, Roncalli STEM Academy; Google; Joe Garcia, Chancellor, Community College System; Joe Koncilja, J.D., Koncilja and Koncilja; and Michelle Lucero, Roncalli STEM Academy. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 Series 3 Highlights 2:06 Adams State University 3:26 Dr. Regina Lewis 15:05 Welcome to Google! 17:49 Michelle Lucero 20:38 Freda Hancock 25:49 Joe Garcia 33:21 Joe Koncilja 37:17 Credits

Presenters in this series discuss the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity as part of a long struggle for justice and access to opportunity. Information provided by Colorado State University; Daneya Esgar, Colorado House of Representatives; Dr. Velia Rincon, Teach for America; FirstBank; Metropolitan State University of Denver; University of Colorado Colorado Springs; and University of Colorado Denver. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 Series 4 Highlights 1:45 1st Bank Highlights 4:41 Dr. Velia Rincon 14:45 Daneya Esgar 20:44 CU Denver 23:07 MSU Denver 25:08 UCCS 30:17 CSU Fort Collins 36:05 Credits

Information provided by Colorado State University‒Pueblo; Daniel Minich, Admissions Counselor; Dr. Timothy Mottet, President, Colorado State University‒Pueblo; Dr. Velia Rincon, Former PAACO Board Member; Janelle Quick, Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation; and Xcel Energy. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 Series 5 Highlights 1:39 CSU Pueblo 3:07 President Timothy Mottet 6:16 Daniel Minich 10:39 Janelle Quick 16:41 Dr. Velia Rincon 20:09 CSU Pueblo Graduates 24:15 Xcel Energy 30:40 Credits

Presenters in this series continue to discuss the unlimited opportunities afforded to you upon completing a college certification or degree. Information provided by Andy Randall, Battelle; Janelle Quick, Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation; Centura Health; Dr. Patty Erjavec, President, Pueblo Community College; Jason Falsetto, Career and Technical Education Coordinator; Pueblo Community College; and Xcel Energy. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 Series 6 Highlights 1:53 Pueblo Community College 4:12 Dr. Patty Erjavec 12:05 Centura Health 14:15 Jason Falsetto 17:31 Janelle Quick 23:47 UCCS Pay For College 27:42 Andy Randall 34:53 Excel Careers 36:24 Credits

Presenters in this series highlight different ways to pursue career pathways including going to college and/or serving in the military. Information provided by Carrie Kaufman, Battelle; Colorado Construction Craft Laborers Training Center; EVRAZ; Google; Jacob Varela, Colorado State University‒Pueblo Veteran's Office; Janay McLemore, Certified Professional Resume Writer; and Shannon Behling, Chavez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 Series 7 Highlights 1:36 Carrie Kaufman 8:26 Evraz Trailer 11:39 Jacobo Varela 19:48 Earn While You Learn 22:08 Shannon Behling 24:54 Google Skills 26:34 Janay McLemore 31:09 Lineman Xcel 35:25 Credits

Presenters in this series discuss what employers are looking for in an employee and how to interview successfully. Information provided by Annette Saccomano, Battelle; Janay McLemore, Certified Professional Resume Writer; Jim Earley, Battelle; and Otero Junior College. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 Series 8 Highlights 1:32 Otero Junior College 12:49 Jim Earley 20:38 Annette Saccomano 35:30 Janay McLemore 42:05 Battelle 90 Year History 44:11 Credits

Presenters in this series provide guidance for a healthy mind, body and soul. Information provided by Frank Sagona, World Champion Chin Up Recordholder; Paul Andrada, Functional Athletic Strength Training Center; and Robyn Matkovich, MA, LPC, Health Solutions. For a full series syllabus and additional information, view the Academic and Career Exploration Series (ACES) Supplement & Pueblo Community Resource Guide at https://www.elpomar.org/programs/emerging-leaders/mylife/. 0:00 Series 9 Highlights 0:32 Frank Sagona 4:58 Robyn Matkovich 12:23 Paul Andrada 18:11 Credits