❓ What is it like to be a young Latina immigrant student in the US and also the first generation in the family to attend college?

❓ Is it possible for young women to start their careers in tech? 

❓ What should you do to get an internship in big tech companies during your high school years?

In this podcast episode, our guest speaker, Zoila Loja (Cybersecurity student at SUNY Polytechnic Institute) has a conversation with our CQO Zip Nguyen about her journey as a young Latina immigrant woman aspiring to build her career in technology and help others.

On the topic of empowering young women in tech, BIC hopes that Zoila’s story will encourage more young women to work hard towards their dreams, even if the journey to get there may not seem to be a conventional path.

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Our guest speaker has also provided us with some resources that she found really helpful for her study in cybersecurity. We hope these would also help you on your journey into the tech world!

1. https://cybersn.com/public/search-jobs

This website shows job listings. It lists what you'll be doing and the responsibilities and skills you should have. This is good to keep in mind and to be aware of what companies are expecting you to do and know. So these are some skills you may want to work on and obtain while in college.
2. https://cybersecurityventures.com/50-cybersecurity-titles-that-every-job-seeker-should-know-about/

This article is about different job titles and jobs in Cybersecurity. 

3. https://cybersecurityventures.com/

This is a website that has articles and news about what is happening in the world of Cybersecurity. 

4. https://www.nist.gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nice/resources/online-learning-content

Free and Low-Cost Online Cybersecurity Learning Content

5. https://tryhackme.com/

This gives you a bunch of learning materials, teaches you about some tools and you'll also be able to do hands-on practices while learning.

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About Zoila Loja: Zoila is an undergraduate student at SUNY Polytechnic Institute with a double major in Network and Computer Security. She aspires to pursue a career in the technology industry in the future, working as a penetration tester.

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope—it is a belief, a practice, a way of life that empowers you to skillfully regulate emotions, build spiritual resilience, enhance self-awareness, unleash the potential of your mind, foster a grateful heart, cultivate joy, nurture positive energy, promote inner peace, grow self-compassion and compassion for others, embrace the present moment, derive wisdom from introspection, transform pain into grace, recognize positive possibilities even in adversity, and actively shape your narrative, ultimately leading to a happy and fulfilled life (with a touch of style).

​​Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her efforts by launching a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry. Driven by a profound desire to help others also bloom in crisis, Zip’s refreshing perspective, inventive techniques, and authentic storytelling spark deep reflection, cultivate heightened intuition, foster healing, expand consciousness, and nurture harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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