DCS Pathways

Tatum graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2019. She then went on to attend Miami University where she earned a degree in Political Science and Writing & Rhetoric. She is now a second year law student at Case Western Reserve's School of Law.

This episodes features the following topics:

• The sacrifices that come along with pursing a law degree
• Tips on the college selection process and how Tatum ultimately landed at Miami University in Oxford, OH after high school.
• How a summer program during high school at Ohio University solidified Tatum's desire to pursue a career in law.
• Tatum's externship experience at the Southern District of Ohio courthouse and how it opened her eyes to the many different career options associated with the legal field.
• Great advice on not taking high school opportunities for granted and thoughtful perspective on how even the best laid plans typically don't work out as expected...and that's okay!

This episode features a panel discussion with faculty members from the Education programs featured at Bowling Green State University and Ohio University. This episode is packed with great advice for students interested in pursuing a career in this helping profession.

Here are the professionals who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion:

This episode features a panel discussion with four faculty members from the Miami University Farmer School of Business. These individuals represent ⁠Miami's First-Year Integrated Core⁠ program that allows students to explore different avenues that can be taken in this career field while helping them to develop the essential skills needed to be successful in a professional work setting. This episode is packed with great advice for students interested in pursuing a career in this perpetually evolving field!

Below are the Columbus State faculty members who were kind enough to join me for this panel:

This episode features a panel discussion with an amazing cast of professionals in various roles related to Human Services. Tune in to hear about various career options in this field of compassionate individuals who are dedicated to improving the lives of others.

Here are the professionals who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion:

Julie graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2002. She then went on to attend Arizona State University where she earned a degree in Geography with Meteorology Concentration. During her freshman year of college she decided to pursue a career in aviation and joined the Air Force ROTC program. Currently she is a pilot and trainer for United Airlines in Denver, Colorado.

This episodes features the following topics:

• A description of Julie's current role and responsibilities as a trainer and pilot for United Airlines.
• Julie's decision to apply for the Air Force ROTC program at Arizona State and the role this has played in her career pathway.
• The current job outlook for people interested in aviation (hint - it's on the rise...pun intended)
• Stories about Julie's deployment experiences in the military.
• Great advice for aspiring pilots or anyone who is interested in pursuing military options.

This episode features a panel discussion with four faculty members from the Miami University Farmer School of Business. These individuals represent Miami's First-Year Integrated Core program that allows students to explore different avenues that can be taken in this career field while helping them to develop the essential skills needed to be successful in a professional work setting. This episode is packed with great advice for students interested in pursuing a career in this perpetually evolving field!

Here are the professionals who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion:

This episode features a panel discussion with four entrepreneurs who all happen to be DCS alumni. I had a great time catching up with these young professionals who all have great insight to share with anyone interested in the concept of starting their own business.

Here are the DCS alumni who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion:

This episode features a panel discussion with an all-star cast of professionals in various roles related to healthcare. Tune in to hear about great opportunties in this field. I promise you'll learn about some that you didn't know existed!

Here are the professionals who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion:

Nick graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2017. He then went on to attend Kent State University where he earned a degree in Computer Science. Currently he is a staff engineer for Booz Allen Hamilton (the coolest company you've never heard of!) where he provides low-code/no-code technology solutions for their clients.

This episodes features the following topics:

• Nick's responsibilities at Booz Allen Hamilton and some of the impressive projects this organization has worked on over the years, specifically for NASA.
• How Nick's childhood visits to COSI developed his love for technology.
• The programs and courses from high school that prepared Nick well for the computer science path in college.
• Why Nick chose Kent State over OSU and the importance of following your instincts in the college selection process.
• Pathways to landing jobs in IT that do not involve traditional college degrees.
• Great advice on following your natural curiosities/passions and making sure to embrace time with your family while still living at home.

This episode features a panel discussion with faculty and a graduate student from the University of Cincinnati's Urban Planning program, which is a part of UC's renowned school of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). Tune in to hear about opportunities in this field and pay special attention to the information about UC's co-ops, which are paid internships that are embedded into their undergraduate programs. It's an incredible education model that can greatly enhance one's ability to land a desirable job after college!

Here are the professionals who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion: