ASPIRA 101
ASPIRA was founded to foster self-determination and leadership primarily among youth from this cultural background.
The ASPIRA Association, Inc. is the only national nonprofit organization devoted to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth.
This practice involves planning and exercising conscious control over time spent on specific activities.
Time Management
What is the primary drive to work?
Money! And..
Learning in order to make progress for the next opportunity.
Instead of casual text-speak or slang, professional emails should maintain this type of overall tone
Formal / Professional
Name the Top three rules at Aspira.
1. Participation
2. Respectful
3. Collaborate
Bonus: No bullying
In 1961, ASPIRA was founded in this major U.S. city before expanding nationally.
New York City
What does SWOT stand for?
Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats
This term refers to an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities
A Business
Which behavior is NOT professional?
A. Showing up on time
B. Gossiping
C. Following instructions
D. Dressing appropriately
Gossiping
What is the act of transferring information through speaking, writing, or behavior?
Communication
When was ASPIRA Founded?
1961
This common habit of delaying or postponing tasks is often considered the biggest obstacle to effective time management.
Procrastination
I am the accomplishment of an aim or Purpose…. What am I?
Success
Demonstrated by arriving on time and consistently fulfilling duties, this key trait translates to reliability.
Punctuality / Accountability
What is the name of the Program Director?
Ashley Vasquez
What city was Dr. Antonia Pantoja from?
San Juan in Puerto Rico
This word means the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
Influence!
What is the term for activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being?
Self Care, Self Awareness
I’m the way you speak, dress, and show up with pride. What am I?
Professionalism
What is the word for the part of the contract that details the tasks and duties expected of the participant?
Responsibilities
This famous landmark 1974 legal consent decree brought by ASPIRA forced public schools to provide equal education to non-English speaking students.
The ASPIRA Consent Decree
This is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
Time
What concept involves juggling/managing your job duties and your personal time, ie: taking care of yourself while also getting your work done?
Healthy Balance!
You realize you will be 10 minutes late to a client meeting. Beyond arriving as quickly as possible, this is the immediate professional step you must take before the meeting starts
Notify the host/team in advance with an updated ETA
Scenario: You’re late for a meeting. What’s the professional thing to do?
Send a message or email explaining the delay and apologize when you arrive?