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FamilyForward

CEO Fellow

September 2021 - May 2022 • Creve Coeur, MO

What I liked

I loved working here as a CEO Fellow for my second-year practicum placement. Everyone was so excited to get to know me and support me, and I felt that everyone was genuinely invested in my professional growth, as well as who I am as a person. I consistently felt valued and encouraged. I learned so much from this role, being given the opportunity to witness the operations of an agency -- board meetings, donor events, data collection, etc. -- and I was even able to propose and complete an agency-wide inclusion project that I was very passionate about. I actually liked it so much that I accepted a post-graduation job at FamilyForward to work as a Programs Manager!

What I wish was different

I couldn't have asked for a better experience, honestly. This was a great opportunity, and I would recommend working for this agency to anyone.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for what you want out of this experience. FamilyForward staff wants to empower people, and if you ask for what you want to learn, experiences you want to have, etc. -- they will make it happen. They will suggest opportunities as well, but they want to get to know you as an individual and help you achieve your own personal goals.
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