BSF’s Student Success Skill Program's mission is to seamlessly integrate education with professional development, bridging the gap between academic achievement and real-world success. Our program promotes student success with professional resources, offering opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and post-graduation pipelines. Collaborating with many of Nebraska's top employers, we enrich the state's workforce with diverse perspectives and skills. Together, we will create a positive future where education and professional development create lasting opportunities for Nebraska's Latino Students and businesses throughout Nebraska.

Session 1: LIFE CHOICES AND PURPOSE

Advocating for getting connected to a community; whether it be a team, study partner, advisors, and or mentor. 

Wednesday, March 6 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

UNO Campus: CEC 209 | Large Meeting Room

Speakers:

Troy Romero, Ph.D. - Goodrich Director

Dr. Romero is the Chair and a Professor for the Goodrich Scholarship Program, where he has taught Lifespan Development, Autobiographical Reading and Writing, and Perspectives of US American Culture.

Efren Mendoza - B.S.N., RN.

Mr. Mendoza currently works at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE serving as an Orthopedic and Neurology registered nurse. He has been working in the healthcare field for over a decade.

Session 2: HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Advocating for - Sports /Team Work/ Healthy Lifestyles

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

UNO Campus: CEC 209 | Large Meeting Room

Speakers:

Kimberly Thomas - Executive Director for EPIC for Girls

FINANCIAL SUCCESS

April 3, 2024

Dean Hodges, Franchise Owner - Jimmy John's, Hawaiian Bro's, and Williamsburg Pizza

Advocating for Time management equating to Money Management.  How you managing anything is how you manage everything.