Like so many serendipitous moments in life,
a young person’s path suddenly intersects with a charismatic, successful leader
providing clarity and inspiration to their career goal.

This is what happened to Central High School Junior, Junior Brownell, when Navigant Credit Union President and CEO, Kathy Orovitz came to Junior’s Social Studies 2.0 – Life Skills class as a featured speaker.

Central High School junior, Junior Brownell, meets Navigant Credit Union CEO and President, Kathy Orovitz, before the start of the day’s class.

Junior Brownell acknowledges his excitement meeting Ms Orovitz and his aspiration for a banking career after introducing Ms Orovitz to his classmates to begin the day’s class.

Following Junior’s introduction of Ms Orovitz, Junior’s classmates welcome Ms Orovitz to Central High School and their class with a firm handshake, good eye contact, a smile, and warm greeting.

From interest rates and credit ratings to investments and entrepreneurship,
Navigant Credit Union CEO and President Kathy Orovit
spoke to a class of aspiring
electrical, culinary, welding and HVAC entrepreneurs as well as
medical technicians, nurses, a doctor, a criminal justice professional,
and, of course, a banker 
about career paths and financial fundamentals.

While students spoke about their career aspirations, Ms Orovitz shared the story of her career path from bank teller to President and CEO.   She spoke about the importance of PERSONAL BRAND and how people perceive your BRAND will affect job and career opportunities.

“When your BRAND is perceived in a positive way,
successful, influential people will welcome the opportunity
to CONNECT with you on LINKEDIN.
With those connections, comes a NETWORK of successful, influential people
to advise you through life“

she added.  Ms Orovitz spoke about the importance of a mentor in her life.

Junior Brownell asks Ms Orovitz his banking question during the Q & A part of the class.

Re’mell Johnson, a future welder, asks his question to Ms Orovitz.