PowerPoint presentation for Civic Class

by Iryna Korchynska

Iryna Korchynska i.c.stars intern, originally from Ukraine

I was studying management in Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and was working as a tour guide in Ukraine.

Dancing Attending different festivals

My hobies:

Travelling and exploring the world ( Places that I have already visited: Poland, Spain, Italy, Monaco, France, Germany, Hungary; US-Canada: NYC, Boston, San Francisco, Sacramento, Philadelphia, Portland, St Louise, Wisconsin, Vermont, Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, Toronto, Winnipeg).

I hope to visit many new places and meet interesting and extraordinary people

One more hobby:

I am a member of St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Catholic Church. Events that we organize: Our annual Oktoberfest - a big two days festival in August. Helping with events for School of Ukrainian Traditional Folk Dance

and School of Boyovyi Hopak – Ukrainian community organizations in our church.

My volunteering experience

1. NETCOST MARKET, Brooklyn, NY. 2. WCH, INC., New York, NY Salesperson/ Cashier Administrative Assistant Experience:1.5 months Experience: 4 months Salary:$7.25 per hour Salary: $8.00 per hour

I moved to US couple years ago. My first place here was NYC, where has been my low wage experience.

What is i.c.stars?i.c.stars is a four-months internship program that combines 3 different aspects:technologyleadershipbusiness.Why i.c.stars?Like an idea: “Working with low-income young adults, providing them with employment opportunities and preparing them for community-based advocacy allows us to achieve our social purpose.”

“Find talent, train talent, put talent to work.”

Opportunities: Chance to improve my technical skills Chance to be contribute to the real life project Chance to work next to experienced professionals i.c.starts creates essential environment for

potential professional relations

What can I get from i.c.stars?

What can I give to others after i.c.stars? I can help my community I can work not only with my community, I can be

involved in many different social organization

Chance to be a professional and change my life

Thank you for attention!