Change

Iv'e come to realize that my mentor, Vince, is ideal for my situation and my interests because this year they seem to be changing frequently. My overall interest and intention for iQuest is to learn more about the emergency response field and to learn what it takes to be successful in it. Initially, I was going to pursue learning about the recording industry, but I knew it would be extremely challenging to make a successful career in that business. My interests started leaning towards the emergency medical technician field because iv'e always had a passion for helping people and making the community a safer place for others, but I now know that making a career out of being an EMT and even a paramedic is a real challenge because of how many other people are in the same field and how limited these fields are. My interests as of late have been in law enforcement and firefighting mainly because of how in both jobs you are putting your life on the line to protect others from any form of danger. I have always known that iv'e had a passion for helping others and serving others. Law enforcement has caught my interest for some time, so this year, with my mentor working for the Danville police department, is a perfect time to learn more about this career and see whether it will have a part in my future.       

iQuest Intention

Hello! I am currently in my senior year at San Ramon Valley High and I have the opportunity to take a class called iQuest. This class gives me the unique opportunity to meet with a mentor in my specific area of interest. In my case, it is the field of emergency response. EMT,  the police, and firefighter are all jobs that I am interested in because they all have the opportunity to save lives. This is the first step for me to possibly pursue a career in this field and I am really looking forward to this experience. My intention for taking this class is that I want to learn what it takes to be successful in the emergency response field. My mentor, Vince Richards, is a police officer with EMT training and is working at San Ramon Valley as the officer on campus. I'm really looking forward to this experience and the knowledge I will gain from it!