INspire me...Jason Gomez
My Risky Problem Type.... This past week, I submitted my proposal for my OILS 495: Field Experience, internship paper. This is one of my last three courses prior to graduating with my B.S. in Instructional Technology & Training degree. The first step in the process was to find an internship site in which to complete my field experience. Working at a college, I had tons of options to seek out. But, I narrowed these down to two departments in which I felt I could practice and apply the skills that I've acquired through my OILS education.... When envisioning my internship opportunity, Human Resources felt like the most natural fit. So, I met with the Director of H.R. to explore the possibility. The meeting went well. There was a single project the H.R. Director had in mind; assisting the Talent Manager with the New Employee Training sessions. I thought, 'this is great, it's just up my alley'. I immediately thought, 'done deal...I've found my internship site'! But, something in my gut told me to reach out to my other choice anyway; the College Advancement & Community Engagement team. Having this department as one of my choices satisfied my risky tendencies to try something different. The College Advancement & Community Engagement is a fairly new area of the college, specifically a new department only a month in existence. In fact, it's so new to our organization that it doesn't have a proper name yet. This department in the College Advancement & Community Engagement was created as a result of a college initiative to recruit and retain students. Not knowing exactly how my skills may apply, I met with the Integration Specialist, the newly created department head. As I sat and talked with Ms. M., she seemed so enthusiastic and upbeat. She asked me tons of questions, 'what interests me...what about my education would I like to explore...what can we do to further your knowledge'?. I explained about what I've done so far in my courses; from creating training proposals, exploring learning tools, to examining my own creativity. I asked her about the department and if she could explain it to me in more detail. She explained that it was all new, even to her...a sort of blank slate. But, she explained, this department if approved by the Executive Team, will definitely change the course of how we approach and manage our students. I was very interested in the thought of being part of something unknown; being part of something so innovative. My gut reached out to me once again, 'ummmm, yeah. This is a special opportunity dummy'! So, in a heartbeat but nervous trepidation, I told Ms. M., 'I really would love the opportunity to be a part of this' On Thursday, February 8th, I've accepted and internship with the 'Newly Created Office, with no name yet'. I am excited for the possibilities that await me, to challenge myself, and to creatively use the knowledge I've learned thus far in my OILS education. Storyboards Created Online using: www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator
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