United States

Future Doctor

“My mom, my dad, my little sister and I live in an apartment in Massachusetts. We moved here from El Salvador so I would have opportunities to work and study. One of the challenges I face is I am still learning English. My parents don’t speak English, so I speak for my family.

“My grandfather fell and broke both knees. He needed surgery, but the operation didn’t go well. The doctors wanted to operate again, but he didn’t want them to because it was so expensive and painful. This is why I want to become a doctor.

“My family pushes me to be successful and try my best every day. As an 8th grader, I like taking art, going to the Girls Who Code after school club, where I make computer programs, and taking part in the Citizen Schools program. In the future, I see myself as someone who loves to help people and a good example for everyone.”

Citizen Schools aims to set students’ sights on high school and college graduation, while building the 21st century skills, beliefs and networks they will need to thrive in the modern economy. Citizen Schools began its relationship in 2008 with EMC and, as part of our integration, became a Dell Youth Learning partner in 2016.

In the current partnership, we’re providing 1,850 students across the U.S. with project - based applied science apprenticeships. Dell and Dell EMC volunteers serve as guest speakers and lead some of these apprenticeships - assisting students in a wide range topics including electrical engineering and web design.

Learn more about Citizen Schools.