UNITE-LA understands the value of amazing volunteers, and so much of our work relies on their efforts. And sometimes, those who benefit from the work of volunteers can tell that story much better than us. Meet Step into Tech participant, Nashid.

Step into Tech is a paid work-based learning opportunity connecting justice-involved and -impacted individuals, 18-35, to pathways into careers in tech. Nashid reached out to us with these words:

“I want to take the time to express my heartfelt appreciation for Step into Tech’s mentorship program. Your program has exceeded my expectations in every way. The care you’ve taken in matching mentors with mentees is evident, and I feel fortunate to have been paired with someone whose expertise and experience provided great insight in how to align my goals and interests together. The support and resources you provide are invaluable, and the positive impact of your work extends far beyond just the mentees, it ripples out to our communities and industries.”

And since we do indeed understand the value of volunteers, our many thanks to Nashid’s mentor, Ken, formally from Snap, for his guidance and expertise throughout this program!