Latino Learning Institute Coordinator, Chicanos Latinos Unidos en Servicio

Melissa Ganshert
Major(s): Spanish and Global Studies
Current Job Title: Latino Learning Institute Coordinator
Organization: Chicanos Latinos Unidos en Servicio

Brief description of your job:
Coordinating an Adult Basic Education Program in South Minneapolis which includes 70 volunteers and 350-400 students each quarter

Other job titles you have held:
Dance Instructor

How have you found these positions?
Networking, volunteer experience etc.

What skills from your degree do you use in your current work?
I use my Spanish on a daily basis at CLUES with clients and with coworkers.

What advice do you have for current students?
Get as much experience in your areas of interest before finishing college. This will give you the lead when competing for job openings with other recent graduates.