“From My name is Manuel M. Gonzalez; I am 22 years of age and currently a senior at York College, City University of New York majoring in Business Administration. During my academic career at York College I have been challenged both in the classroom and outside of the classroom with respect to personal hardship. In the fall semester of 2006, my sophomore year, my father lost his battle with cancer; which was unquestionably a turning point in my life. At the time of his passing, I was 19 years old and hadn’t developed a comprehensive sense of self nor was I secure in the overall direction of my life. Moreover, my father was the head of household and the year prior to his death, he was unable to hold a position of employment due to his illness. Furthermore, my mother had been laid off from her job because she took “excessive” days off from work in order to accompany my father to his doctor’s appointments, while I attended school. Therefore, there wasn’t any source of income to maintain the household. Consequently, we were unable to pay the rent and other living expenses for several months, which inevitably posed a great challenge. During the days that followed my father’s passing, my mother and I were evicted from our apartment. At which point, I realized that I had to take action because my mother and I were homeless and my father needed a proper burial.
Confused and angry with empty pockets and a heart full of sorrow, I turned to York College for assistance; namely, the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (S.E.E.K.) Program; which is a program that was founded by the Honorable Civil Rights Attorney and former New York State Assemblyman, the Honorable Percy Ellis Sutton. In so doing, I was able to attain a position of employment as a tutor for the S.E.E.K. Program. This position as a tutor allowed me to earn some income but, more importantly it prevented me from dropping out of college and looking to other outlets for assistance, which ultimately would not have been in my best interest. It was at that point, when I realized that York was more than an institution of higher learning but instead a family. Although, my personal struggles have not departed from my life, my situation has improved considerably. Since 2006, I have attended many professional development workshops, provided by the York College Career Services Department, which emphasize the importance of networking and overall professionalism. Furthermore, I have become affiliated with organizations such as the National Urban League, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in addition to being inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society for Academic Excellence and the National Society for Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi. Moreover, with the help of Career Services and the former Executive Director of the National Rainbow Coalition and United States Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Daniels’ Political Science Program, I have been afforded internships at organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and Optimum Capital Management, just to name a few.
During, these internship positions I have acquired a wealth of wisdom from some of the Government and Business Community’s most influential leaders, more specifically, Optimum Capital Management’s President and Community Activist, Mr. Ryan Mack. As a mentor, Ryan Mack has taught me the fundamentals of financial literacy and the importance of giving back to the community. As a result, I have become professionally and financially empowered. Furthermore, I have been appointed as the Director of the youth organization, All About Business (A.A.B.). All About Business is not only a group of educated young adults, it is a movement. The mission of A.A.B. is to teach the principles of financial freedom and economic empowerment, to all members of society; in particular, the formerly incarcerated, residents of public housing complexes and other disenfranchised communities. Furthermore, A.A.B. addresses the issues that affect the world by and large, in a manner that is articulate and informative which is both refreshing and essential in today’s society.
Since becoming an active participant in A.A.B. and a pupil of Ryan Mack, I have expanded my knowledge on a wide-range of topics; moreover, I have become well-versed in business and political affairs. All of which has fostered my personal and professional growth and positioned me advantageously, as I prepare to graduate from York College and make the transition from academia to the professional arena. Moreover, I am no longer that 19 year old consumed with uncertainty and fear of the future; but instead; I am a much stronger, wiser, and better man at this point in my life than I have ever been. I am forever grateful to everyone who has ever helped me in my journey for success and I look forward to having a positive impact on society.
Boy My name is Manuel M. Gonzalez; I am 22 years of age and currently a senior at York College, City University of New York majoring in Business Administration. During my academic career at York College I have been challenged both in the classroom and outside of the classroom with respect to personal hardship. In the fall semester of 2006, my sophomore year, my father lost his battle with cancer; which was unquestionably a turning point in my life. At the time of his passing, I was 19 years old and hadn’t developed a comprehensive sense of self nor was I secure in the overall direction of my life. Moreover, my father was the head of household and the year prior to his death, he was unable to hold a position of employment due to his illness. Furthermore, my mother had been laid off from her job because she took “excessive” days off from work in order to accompany my father to his doctor’s appointments, while I attended school. Therefore, there wasn’t any source of income to maintain the household. Consequently, we were unable to pay the rent and other living expenses for several months, which inevitably posed a great challenge. During the days that followed my father’s passing, my mother and I were evicted from our apartment. At which point, I realized that I had to take action because my mother and I were homeless and my father needed a proper burial.
Confused and angry with empty pockets and a heart full of sorrow, I turned to York College for assistance; namely, the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (S.E.E.K.) Program; which is a program that was founded by the Honorable Civil Rights Attorney and former New York State Assemblyman, the Honorable Percy Ellis Sutton. In so doing, I was able to attain a position of employment as a tutor for the S.E.E.K. Program. This position as a tutor allowed me to earn some income but, more importantly it prevented me from dropping out of college and looking to other outlets for assistance, which ultimately would not have been in my best interest. It was at that point, when I realized that York was more than an institution of higher learning but instead a family. Although, my personal struggles have not departed from my life, my situation has improved considerably. Since 2006, I have attended many professional development workshops, provided by the York College Career Services Department, which emphasize the importance of networking and overall professionalism. Furthermore, I have become affiliated with organizations such as the National Urban League, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in addition to being inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society for Academic Excellence and the National Society for Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi. Moreover, with the help of Career Services and the former Executive Director of the National Rainbow Coalition and United States Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Daniels’ Political Science Program, I have been afforded internships at organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and Optimum Capital Management, just to name a few.
During, these internship positions I have acquired a wealth of wisdom from some of the Government and Business Community’s most influential leaders, more specifically, Optimum Capital Management’s President and Community Activist, Mr. Ryan Mack. As a mentor, Ryan Mack has taught me the fundamentals of financial literacy and the importance of giving back to the community. As a result, I have become professionally and financially empowered. Furthermore, I have been appointed as the Director of the youth organization, All About Business (A.A.B.). All About Business is not only a group of educated young adults, it is a movement. The mission of A.A.B. is to teach the principles of financial freedom and economic empowerment, to all members of society; in particular, the formerly incarcerated, residents of public housing complexes and other disenfranchised communities. Furthermore, A.A.B. addresses the issues that affect the world by and large, in a manner that is articulate and informative which is both refreshing and essential in today’s society.
Since becoming an active participant in A.A.B. and a pupil of Ryan Mack, I have expanded my knowledge on a wide-range of topics; moreover, I have become well-versed in business and political affairs. All of which has fostered my personal and professional growth and positioned me advantageously, as I prepare to graduate from York College and make the transition from academia to the professional arena. Moreover, I am no longer that 19 year old consumed with uncertainty and fear of the future; but instead; I am a much stronger, wiser, and better man at this point in my life than I have ever been. I am forever grateful to everyone who has ever helped me in my journey for success and I look forward to having a positive impact on society.
“From a Boy to a Man” “From a Boy to a Man”
Written by Manuel M. Gonzalez
Optimum Capital Management Intern
All About Business Youth Organization Director
My name is Manuel M. Gonzalez; I am 22 years of age and currently a senior at York College, City University of New York majoring in Business Administration. During my academic career at York College I have been challenged both in the classroom and outside of the classroom with respect to personal hardship. In the fall semester of 2006, my sophomore year, my father lost his battle with cancer; which was unquestionably a turning point in my life. At the time of his passing, I was 19 years old and hadn’t developed a comprehensive sense of self nor was I secure in the overall direction of my life. Moreover, my father was the head of household and the year prior to his death, he was unable to hold a position of employment due to his illness. Furthermore, my mother had been laid off from her job because she took “excessive” days off from work in order to accompany my father to his doctor’s appointments, while I attended school. Therefore, there wasn’t any source of income to maintain the household. Consequently, we were unable to pay the rent and other living expenses for several months, which inevitably posed a great challenge. During the days that followed my father’s passing, my mother and I were evicted from our apartment. At which point, I realized that I had to take action because my mother and I were homeless and my father needed a proper burial.
Confused and angry with empty pockets and a heart full of sorrow, I turned to York College for assistance; namely, the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (S.E.E.K.) Program; which is a program that was founded by the Honorable Civil Rights Attorney and former New York State Assemblyman, the Honorable Percy Ellis Sutton. In so doing, I was able to attain a position of employment as a tutor for the S.E.E.K. Program. This position as a tutor allowed me to earn some income but, more importantly it prevented me from dropping out of college and looking to other outlets for assistance, which ultimately would not have been in my best interest. It was at that point, when I realized that York was more than an institution of higher learning but instead a family. Although, my personal struggles have not departed from my life, my situation has improved considerably. Since 2006, I have attended many professional development workshops, provided by the York College Career Services Department, which emphasize the importance of networking and overall professionalism. Furthermore, I have become affiliated with organizations such as the National Urban League, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in addition to being inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society for Academic Excellence and the National Society for Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi. Moreover, with the help of Career Services and the former Executive Director of the National Rainbow Coalition and United States Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Daniels’ Political Science Program, I have been afforded internships at organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and Optimum Capital Management, just to name a few.
During, these internship positions I have acquired a wealth of wisdom from some of the Government and Business Community’s most influential leaders, more specifically, Optimum Capital Management’s President and Community Activist, Mr. Ryan Mack. As a mentor, Ryan Mack has taught me the fundamentals of financial literacy and the importance of giving back to the community. As a result, I have become professionally and financially empowered. Furthermore, I have been appointed as the Director of the youth organization, All About Business (A.A.B.). All About Business is not only a group of educated young adults, it is a movement. The mission of A.A.B. is to teach the principles of financial freedom and economic empowerment, to all members of society; in particular, the formerly incarcerated, residents of public housing complexes and other disenfranchised communities. Furthermore, A.A.B. addresses the issues that affect the world by and large, in a manner that is articulate and informative which is both refreshing and essential in today’s society.
Since becoming an active participant in A.A.B. and a pupil of Ryan Mack, I have expanded my knowledge on a wide-range of topics; moreover, I have become well-versed in business and political affairs. All of which has fostered my personal and professional growth and positioned me advantageously, as I prepare to graduate from York College and make the transition from academia to the professional arena. Moreover, I am no longer that 19 year old consumed with uncertainty and fear of the future; but instead; I am a much stronger, wiser, and better man at this point in my life than I have ever been. I am forever grateful to everyone who has ever helped me in my journey for success and I look forward to having a positive impact on society.
Manuel M. Gonzalez, Director of All About Business Youth Organization
My name is Manuel M. Gonzalez; I am 22 years of age and currently a senior at York College, City University of New York majoring in Business Administration. During my academic career at York College I have been challenged both in the classroom and outside of the classroom with respect to personal hardship. In the fall semester of 2006, my sophomore year, my father lost his battle with cancer; which was unquestionably a turning point in my life. At the time of his passing, I was 19 years old and hadn’t developed a comprehensive sense of self nor was I secure in the overall direction of my life. Moreover, my father was the head of household and the year prior to his death, he was unable to hold a position of employment due to his illness. Furthermore, my mother had been laid off from her job because she took “excessive” days off from work in order to accompany my father to his doctor’s appointments, while I attended school. Therefore, there wasn’t any source of income to maintain the household. Consequently, we were unable to pay the rent and other living expenses for several months, which inevitably posed a great challenge. During the days that followed my father’s passing, my mother and I were evicted from our apartment. At which point, I realized that I had to take action because my mother and I were homeless and my father needed a proper burial.
Confused and angry with empty pockets and a heart full of sorrow, I turned to York College for assistance; namely, the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (S.E.E.K.) Program; which is a program that was founded by the Honorable Civil Rights Attorney and former New York State Assemblyman, Percy Ellis Sutton. In so doing, I was able to attain a position of employment as a tutor for the S.E.E.K. Program. This position as a tutor allowed me to earn some income but, more importantly it prevented me from dropping out of college and looking to other outlets for assistance, which ultimately would not have been in my best interest. It was at that point, when I realized that York was more than an institution of higher learning but instead a family. Although, my personal struggles have not departed from my life, my situation has improved considerably. Since 2006, I have attended many professional development workshops, provided by the York College Career Services Department, which emphasize the importance of networking and overall professionalism. Furthermore, I have become affiliated with organizations such as the National Urban League, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in addition to being inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society for Academic Excellence and the National Society for Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi. Moreover, with the help of Career Services and the former Executive Director of the National Rainbow Coalition and United States Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Daniels’ Political Science Program, I have been afforded internships at organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and Optimum Capital Management, just to name a few.
During, these internship positions I have acquired a wealth of wisdom from some of the Government and Business Community’s most influential leaders, more specifically, Optimum Capital Management’s President and Community Activist, Mr. Ryan Mack. As a mentor, Ryan Mack has taught me the fundamentals of financial literacy and the importance of giving back to the community. As a result, I have become professionally and financially empowered. Furthermore, I have been appointed as the Director of the youth organization, All About Business (A.A.B.). All About Business is not only a group of educated young adults, it is a movement. The mission of A.A.B. is to teach the principles of financial freedom and economic empowerment, to all members of society; in particular, the formerly incarcerated, residents of public housing complexes and other disenfranchised communities. Furthermore, A.A.B. addresses the issues that affect the world by and large, in a manner that is articulate and informative which is both refreshing and essential in today’s society.
Since becoming an active participant in A.A.B. and a pupil of Ryan Mack, I have expanded my knowledge on a wide-range of topics; moreover, I have become well-versed in business and political affairs. All of which has fostered my personal and professional growth and positioned me advantageously, as I prepare to graduate from York College and make the transition from academia to the professional arena. Moreover, I am no longer that 19 year old consumed with uncertainty and fear of the future; but instead; I am a much stronger, wiser, and better man at this point in my life than I have ever been. I am forever grateful to everyone who has ever helped me in my journey for success and I look forward to having a positive impact on society.
Optimum Capital Management Intern
All About Business Youth Organization Director
My name is Manuel M. Gonzalez; I am 22 years of age and currently a senior at York College, City University of New York majoring in Business Administration. During my academic career at York College I have been challenged both in the classroom and outside of the classroom with respect to personal hardship. In the fall semester of 2006, my sophomore year, my father lost his battle with cancer; which was unquestionably a turning point in my life. At the time of his passing, I was 19 years old and hadn’t developed a comprehensive sense of self nor was I secure in the overall direction of my life. Moreover, my father was the head of household and the year prior to his death, he was unable to hold a position of employment due to his illness. Furthermore, my mother had been laid off from her job because she took “excessive” days off from work in order to accompany my father to his doctor’s appointments, while I attended school. Therefore, there wasn’t any source of income to maintain the household. Consequently, we were unable to pay the rent and other living expenses for several months, which inevitably posed a great challenge. During the days that followed my father’s passing, my mother and I were evicted from our apartment. At which point, I realized that I had to take action because my mother and I were homeless and my father needed a proper burial.
Confused and angry with empty pockets and a heart full of sorrow, I turned to York College for assistance; namely, the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (S.E.E.K.) Program; which is a program that was founded by the Honorable Civil Rights Attorney and former New York State Assemblyman, the Honorable Percy Ellis Sutton. In so doing, I was able to attain a position of employment as a tutor for the S.E.E.K. Program. This position as a tutor allowed me to earn some income but, more importantly it prevented me from dropping out of college and looking to other outlets for assistance, which ultimately would not have been in my best interest. It was at that point, when I realized that York was more than an institution of higher learning but instead a family. Although, my personal struggles have not departed from my life, my situation has improved considerably. Since 2006, I have attended many professional development workshops, provided by the York College Career Services Department, which emphasize the importance of networking and overall professionalism. Furthermore, I have become affiliated with organizations such as the National Urban League, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in addition to being inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society for Academic Excellence and the National Society for Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi. Moreover, with the help of Career Services and the former Executive Director of the National Rainbow Coalition and United States Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Daniels’ Political Science Program, I have been afforded internships at organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and Optimum Capital Management, just to name a few.
During, these internship positions I have acquired a wealth of wisdom from some of the Government and Business Community’s most influential leaders, more specifically, Optimum Capital Management’s President and Community Activist, Mr. Ryan Mack. As a mentor, Ryan Mack has taught me the fundamentals of financial literacy and the importance of giving back to the community. As a result, I have become professionally and financially empowered. Furthermore, I have been appointed as the Director of the youth organization, All About Business (A.A.B.). All About Business is not only a group of educated young adults, it is a movement. The mission of A.A.B. is to teach the principles of financial freedom and economic empowerment, to all members of society; in particular, the formerly incarcerated, residents of public housing complexes and other disenfranchised communities. Furthermore, A.A.B. addresses the issues that affect the world by and large, in a manner that is articulate and informative which is both refreshing and essential in today’s society.
Since becoming an active participant in A.A.B. and a pupil of Ryan Mack, I have expanded my knowledge on a wide-range of topics; moreover, I have become well-versed in business and political affairs. All of which has fostered my personal and professional growth and positioned me advantageously, as I prepare to graduate from York College and make the transition from academia to the professional arena. Moreover, I am no longer that 19 year old consumed with uncertainty and fear of the future; but instead; I am a much stronger, wiser, and better man at this point in my life than I have ever been. I am forever grateful to everyone who has ever helped me in my journey for success and I look forward to having a positive impact on society.
Man”
Written by Manuel M. Gonzalez
Optimum Capital Management Intern
All About Business Youth Organization Director
My name is Manuel M. Gonzalez; I am 22 years of age and currently a senior at York College, City University of New York majoring in Business Administration. During my academic career at York College I have been challenged both in the classroom and outside of the classroom with respect to personal hardship. In the fall semester of 2006, my sophomore year, my father lost his battle with cancer; which was unquestionably a turning point in my life. At the time of his passing, I was 19 years old and hadn’t developed a comprehensive sense of self nor was I secure in the overall direction of my life. Moreover, my father was the head of household and the year prior to his death, he was unable to hold a position of employment due to his illness. Furthermore, my mother had been laid off from her job because she took “excessive” days off from work in order to accompany my father to his doctor’s appointments, while I attended school. Therefore, there wasn’t any source of income to maintain the household. Consequently, we were unable to pay the rent and other living expenses for several months, which inevitably posed a great challenge. During the days that followed my father’s passing, my mother and I were evicted from our apartment. At which point, I realized that I had to take action because my mother and I were homeless and my father needed a proper burial.
Confused and angry with empty pockets and a heart full of sorrow, I turned to York College for assistance; namely, the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (S.E.E.K.) Program; which is a program that was founded by the Honorable Civil Rights Attorney and former New York State Assemblyman, the Honorable Percy Ellis Sutton. In so doing, I was able to attain a position of employment as a tutor for the S.E.E.K. Program. This position as a tutor allowed me to earn some income but, more importantly it prevented me from dropping out of college and looking to other outlets for assistance, which ultimately would not have been in my best interest. It was at that point, when I realized that York was more than an institution of higher learning but instead a family. Although, my personal struggles have not departed from my life, my situation has improved considerably. Since 2006, I have attended many professional development workshops, provided by the York College Career Services Department, which emphasize the importance of networking and overall professionalism. Furthermore, I have become affiliated with organizations such as the National Urban League, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in addition to being inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society for Academic Excellence and the National Society for Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi. Moreover, with the help of Career Services and the former Executive Director of the National Rainbow Coalition and United States Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Daniels’ Political Science Program, I have been afforded internships at organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and Optimum Capital Management, just to name a few.
During, these internship positions I have acquired a wealth of wisdom from some of the Government and Business Community’s most influential leaders, more specifically, Optimum Capital Management’s President and Community Activist, Mr. Ryan Mack. As a mentor, Ryan Mack has taught me the fundamentals of financial literacy and the importance of giving back to the community. As a result, I have become professionally and financially empowered. Furthermore, I have been appointed as the Director of the youth organization, All About Business (A.A.B.). All About Business is not only a group of educated young adults, it is a movement. The mission of A.A.B. is to teach the principles of financial freedom and economic empowerment, to all members of society; in particular, the formerly incarcerated, residents of public housing complexes and other disenfranchised communities. Furthermore, A.A.B. addresses the issues that affect the world by and large, in a manner that is articulate and informative which is both refreshing and essential in today’s society.
Since becoming an active participant in A.A.B. and a pupil of Ryan Mack, I have expanded my knowledge on a wide-range of topics; moreover, I have become well-versed in business and political affairs. All of which has fostered my personal and professional growth and positioned me advantageously, as I prepare to graduate from York College and make the transition from academia to the professional arena. Moreover, I am no longer that 19 year old consumed with uncertainty and fear of the future; but instead; I am a much stronger, wiser, and better man at this point in my life than I have ever been. I am forever grateful to everyone who has ever helped me in my journey for success and I look forward to having a positive impact o
