심플스텝스의 지난 6년 동안의 여정을 함께 해주신 모든 분들께 감사드리며 5월20일 오전 10시 - 오후 1시, 팔로알토에서 6주년 행사를 준비했습니다. 반가운 분들 많이 뵐 수 있기를 바랍니다.

자세한 내용은 6주년 행사 페이지를 참고해주시고 아래 버튼을 눌러 행사에 등록해주세요. 티켓은 $30 입니다.

• Program

  10:00 am - Opening
  10:10 am - Keynote
  10:50 am - Panels
  11:50 am - Break
  12:00 pm - Small Group Networking
  12:50 pm - Raffle Drawing & Closing

Simple Steps prepared a coffee chat with career advisors who are leading the 1:1 consulting program. For those who are preparing for an interview, we plan to share interview tips in various fields. If you have any questions or need something for the interview you are currently preparing for, please come to Coffee Chat and ask questions. Based on the experience of conducting many interviews as an interviewer, a team of career advisors is in full force. Bring your questions for interview preparation. 

Speaker

Heygene Sung, CPA, Corporate Tax Manager at RSM

Jade Lee, Business Strategy at Chegg

Sangpil Han, Associate Professor at Arizona State University

Doyeon Kim, Executive Director at Simple Steps

Kat Choi, Head of Community at Simple Steps

Bokyung Kim, Program Director at Simple Steps

UX/UI design becomes more important in startup projects to understand users and communicate with them. Kevin Kim, CEO of NextLearning.ai, is going to talk about what the UI/UX designer’s role is and why it is important from a startup perspective. You will learn about the role of UI/UX designers in a startup project and what the benefits are for them to join the startup team.
We will discuss how to collaborate with product, sales & marketing, and engineering teams and prioritize user requirements to support business goals.

Speaker

Kevin Kim is a co-founder of nextlearning.ai, which provides an instant on-demand tutoring service to Gen Z students. He is also a president of BAKG Mobility Group, which studies mobility industry trends, technologies, and business opportunities with industry professionals. He received her B.S. in Electronic Engineering from HanYang University and his M.S. in Software Management from Carnegie Mellon University.

Salesforce is a global company that makes cloud-based software designed to help businesses (the #1 CRM company worldwide). It has over 150,000 customers globally and projects to create 4.2 million jobs in the salesforce ecosystem by 2024. As a result, there is a big demand for Salesforce jobs such as Salesforce administrators, Salesforce developers, Salesforce architects, etc. According to Salesforce Trailhead, Salesforce skills are the 3rd most in-demand technical skill, and this year alone, it has created 500k new jobs. A Salesforce career is a great option if you are interested in a technical career but intimidated by programming languages. All the learning material is available for free by Salesforce, and there are tons of Salesforce communities who are willing to help you to succeed. In this coffee chat, Jimin will talk about what are Salesforce skills, how to skill them up, and how to reboot your technical career with Salesforce.

Speaker: Jimin Kang

Jimin is the Vice President, Engineering at Salesforce. She started her second career in technology in her early 30s after studying computer science. She has been with Salesforce, the #1 CRM company in the world, for the past 17 years. Jimin joined the company as an engineer and later moved on to management. Since she is an immigrant and a woman, Jimin is passionate about helping other immigrants and women succeed in the technology sector. Since she has seen how Salesforce has changed many people's lives, Jimin introduces Salesforce skills and shares the career possibilities they can bring whenever there is a chance. Outside work, you can find her hiking outdoors and listen to a good book.

Have you ever felt lost in English conversations? Ever felt like you have no idea what someone is saying? Never sure whether you should be saying something?

In this course, we will cover some topics to help you feel more comfortable conversing in English such as:

• Some questions that you can universally ask.

• Common topics that may help you add to a specific conversation.

• The dos and don’ts of certain situations.

• Leveraging your culture to elevate your conversations in English and make you feel more comfortable.

You don’t have to be an expert English speaker. 

All we ask is your willingness to learn and improve yourself!

(Space is limited to 10 people, so register now!)

Instructor

Jee Kang

Jee has worked in the recruiting team for 4 years for the Houston Super Bowl, WalkMe, and Quizlet hiring for all levels of software engineering, product, user operations, and business roles. During her time at Quizlet, she reviewed over 300 resumes per day and interviewed candidates on a daily basis. She also has experience supporting the recruitment of C-suite, board, director, VP, and manager roles as a research and knowledge analyst at one of the Big 5 Retained Executive Search firms, Russell Reynolds. Even while working, she consistently helped college students, new-grads and people affected by layoffs get a job. Although she is currently not working, she has dedicated her free time to volunteer with Simple Steps to help immigrant women like herself achieve their career goals. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sports Management from Rice University.

Jiyoon Yoo

Jiyoon has been passionate about bridging and listening to people throughout her life. She joined Simple Steps as a volunteer editor to help fulfill its mission to create a community for immigrant women to connect and empower them to pursue their careers in the US. Before joining Simple Steps, Jiyoon has worked as a marketer, translator and radio producer. She is fascinated by stories of all kinds and loves to learn new things. At home, she is the resident cook and baker. She enjoys walking with her husband and four-year-old daughter.

Together Again! K-Night is back.

K-Night이 드디어 오프라인으로 돌아왔습니다.

2022년 K-Night은 ‘Reunite’라는 제목으로 팬데믹으로 흩어져 지내던 회원분들이 다시 모여, 다양한 분야의 연사님들과 다채로운 주제에 대해 이야기를 들어보고 나누는 시간을 준비했습니다. 또한 그동안 많은 아쉬움이 있었던 회원분들 간의 활발한 In-Person Networking도 기대해 봅니다. 방에서 모니터를 통해서만 가지던 온라인 세미나들과 온라인 네트워킹 시간을 뒤로하고, 이제는 직접 다시 만나 K-Group의 완전체를 만들어 봅시다.

심플스텝스는 Community Breakout Session에서 만나볼수 있습니다!

일시: 2022년 9월17일(토), 4 -10:30 PM

장소: Computer History Museum In Mountain View
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA 94043

티켓: Regular Ticket – $65 / BAKG Member Ticket – $55

Simple Steps is going to Seattle!

It's been a while since we first met in the summer of 2019. Come and connect with people and get inspired. Keeyong, the Simple Steps board member and mentor, will share his insights about effective communication at work. Let's talk soon!

Location: North Bellevue Community Center (4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007)

Ticket: $10

Guests

Keeyong Han

Keeyong has been working for various companies in Silicon Valley since 2000 and is an expert in the data domain. He is the CTO of Grepp USA. Before Grepp, Keeyong was the head of Data at Udemy (the biggest online learning platform), the Data/Search team manager at Polyvore (acquired by Yahoo in 2015), and a director of engineering at the Yahoo Web search team. He started his professional career at Samsung Electronics in Korea before moving to Silicon Valley. Keeyong graduated from Seoul National University with MS and BS in Computer Engineering.

Doyeon Kim

Doyeon is the founder and executive director of Simple Steps, a 501c3 organization for women’s career advancement. She has worked in the social sector for over a decade in grantmaking and grantee organizations, including UN Global Compact Foundation. She brings her cross-industry experiences in technology, business, and nonprofit to leverage multidisciplinary skills in launching and scaling impact initiatives. Doyeon started her career in the tech industry and pivoted into the nonprofit sector to pursue her passion for social entrepreneurship. She is 2019 How I Built This Fellow.

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Simple Steps is going to SoCal!

Your professional journey can often feel lonely. It doesn’t have to be. Come and connect with like-minded professionals and experience the power of connection. Let’s thrive together!

Location: Ethos Society Koreatown (3435 Wilshire Blvd 14th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010)

Ticket: $10

Co-hosted with PKWON (a professional Korean women’s network in LA)

Guests

We invited special guests from diverse industries and job functions. More guests will be added.

Marina Kyubin Lee

Marina is Chief Content Officer at Pinkfong USA, where she creates and produces children’s shows. During her time at Pinkfong, she grew the Baby Shark franchise globally, overseeing consumer products distribution, licensing, live-show, and publishing programs in key markets. Prior to Pinkfong, she was a Product Owner at Coupang, where she worked with research scientists, engineers, and operators to build Coupang’s transportation and delivery systems. She enjoys growing companies and building brands customers love.

Sarah Song

Sarah Song is an Executive Consultant/Founder/CEO of S'hampagne, currently living and working in Los Angeles, California. Her areas of focus as a Consultant are fundraising strategies, business growth, and GTM strategy, including pitching techniques. As an MBA candidate for Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Sarah works with international Startup Founders, SMB owners, executive professionals, and top-tier candidates. Formerly, she has worked at an early-stage Venture Capital fund, Big Tech, global management consulting firm, and an M&A firm. In addition, Sarah serves various companies as a Consultant, Advisor, Mentor/Coach, and active Speaker, sharing her advice on business attraction strategies and techniques.

Ryan Chung

Head of International, Chief Strategy Officer of UNLIMEAT

Ryan Chung is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of International at UNLIMEAT. Ryan has 20+ years of global operational experience across startups and large companies. Prior to entering the plant-based food industry, he worked at Tesla leading its global service operations and supporting the M3 launch. He also worked with diverse technology startups from IoT, Cloud Computing to Medical Devices both in Silicon Valley and Seoul.

Jake Kim

Co-Founder and Head of the U.S. Office of SodaCrew

Jake is co-founder & CTO at Sodacrew Inc and Head of the U.S. office at Sodacrew Global Inc, which operates SodaGift. Before establishing Sodacrew Global Inc in California, Jake worked for Samsung SDS and Mirae Asset Global Investments as an engineer for 13 years. He enjoys working with business partners in the US and as an enterprise architect. He has the vision to connect people with technology-driven borderless service and make the company a great place to work.

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Simple Steps is going to SoCal!

Are you at the crossroads, wondering where your career is headed? Are you thinking about going back into the workforce? Don’t know where or how to begin?

Start with one small step. Start with Simple Steps.

Simple Steps is a non-profit dedicated to empowering immigrant women to achieve their professional goals. Meet like-minded people and join a great community! 

Location: WeWork Irvine (200 Spectrum Center Dr. Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618)

Ticket: $10

Guests

Ellen Lee, SPHR

Ellen is the head of HR at Hanwha Solar Energy - Q cells. She is an HR leader with over 16 years of experience across the globe who has a proven record of overseeing the full scope of HR operations in various industries in healthcare, chemical, hospitality, real estate investment, automotive, and, most recently, renewable energy.
She is passionate about helping organizations and people reach their limits and realize their full potential by bringing thoughtful partnership, providing practical resources, and candid real-time feedback. She enjoys digging dive into what’s behind the numbers and the root cause of the organization's business problems from the HR perspective.

Doyeon Kim

Doyeon is the founder and executive director of Simple Steps, a 501c3 organization for women’s career advancement. She has worked in the social sector for over a decade in grantmaking and grantee organizations, including UN Global Compact Foundation. She brings her cross-industry experiences in technology, business, and nonprofit to leverage multidisciplinary skills in launching and scaling impact initiatives. Doyeon started her career in the tech industry and pivoted into the nonprofit sector to pursue her passion for social entrepreneurship. She is 2019 How I Built This Fellow.

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Have you ever thought of starting a nonprofit? Or do you have a passion for public or social causes and plan to realize your dream someday? What are the barriers to taking action?

Among many aspects of starting a nonprofit, we will focus on incorporating an organization, building a founding team, and managing the first-year budget and operations. Below are topics we will cover at the Coffee Chat.

• Types of nonprofits

• Incorporation process of section 501(c)(3)

• Benefits and responsibilities

• Funding sources

• Nonprofit vs. for-profit

• Action plans (for first year)

Speaker: Doyeon Kim

Doyeon is the founder and executive director of Simple Steps, a 501c3 organization for women’s career advancement and community engagement platform. She has worked in the social sector for over a decade in grantmaking and grantee organizations, including UN Global Compact Foundation. She brings her cross-industry experiences in technology, business, and nonprofit to leverage multidisciplinary skills in launching and scaling social impact initiatives. Doyeon started her career in the tech industry and pivoted into the social sector to pursue her passion for solving social issues with collective efforts.

So, what is Simple Steps? What can I do here? What are Interest Groups and how can I join? Bring a friend and questions to our Simple Hour on Thursday, July 21st, 2022, at 12 PM (PDT) / 3 PM (EDT) and we will answer all your questions!

Host: Kat Choi, Head of Community

No registration is required. Please join Zoom by pressing the button below on Thursday, July 21st at noon PDT.

Hi!

Do you ever feel like you are always busy and constantly doing something but don't see yourself focused and organized? You might need to set a dedicated time to organize and plan your time. We invite you to our monthly planning session with Simple Steps. We will talk about our monthly goals and share thoughts. Please click the link below to join the session!

강연자 소개: 김보경 프로그램 디렉터

Bokyung is a Program Director at Simple Steps where she leads various programs to empower immigrant women She is a founder of Studio B Parenting, creating content for parents and providing workshops, lectures, and 1:1 consultations based on Neuroscience. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from Korea University and a Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Stanford University.

Following the webinar on a Career in Data and Analytics held on 5/24, we will meet again with Jen Bricker, an official DataCamp mentor for Simple Steps. In this Coffee Chat, we will deep dive into DataCamp courses and resources to guide you to navigate the best ways of learning your data skills with DataCamp. If you are a DataCamp user, this event will guide you step by step to master the skills you want to advance with DataCamp. From diverse courses to certification, Jen will help you launch your career in Data and Analytics.

Speaker: Jen Bricker

Jen leads the Career Services team mentoring learners during their job search. Previously, she led the Instructor Success team hiring hundreds of data scientists and working with them to build DataCamp content. Prior to DataCamp, she worked in non-profit management and data analytics adult education. Her career has always centered around her two main passions - people and data!

Join us on Monday, June 13th, 2022, at 12 PM (PT) to learn and talk about the opportunities to work with nonprofits and meet other members who are interested in the social and nonprofit sector. Bring your questions and curiosity!

Host: Doyeon Kim

Doyeon is the founder and executive director of Simple Steps. She has over a decade of work experience with small and large nonprofits with causes in education, gender equity, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and tech for social impact.

No registration is required. Please join Zoom by pressing the button below on Monday, 6/13, at noon PDT.

Hi!

Do you ever feel like you are always busy and constantly doing something but don't see yourself focused and organized? You might need to set a dedicated time to organize and plan your time. We invite you to our monthly planning session with Simple Steps. We will talk about our monthly goals and share thoughts. Please click the link below to join the session!

강연자 소개: 김보경 프로그램 디렉터

Bokyung is a Program Director at Simple Steps where she leads various programs to empower immigrant women She is a founder of Studio B Parenting, creating content for parents and providing workshops, lectures, and 1:1 consultations based on Neuroscience. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from Korea University and a Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Stanford University.

커뮤니티 대상 무료 커피챗입니다. (작가와 글쓰기 그룹)

강연자소개: 조영지

10년 남짓 직장생활을 하며 받은 스트레스를 그림으로 풀다가 일러스트레이터가 되고 그림책 작가가 되었습니다. 2년 전 그림책 <달항아리>를 시작으로, <아기똥>, <딩동! 누구지?>, <감자아이>를 출간했습니다. 품고 있는 많은 이야기와 이미지들을 어떻게든 하나씩 선보이겠다는 욕심을 부리며, 오늘도 골방에 틀어박혀 서걱서걱 그림을 그립니다.

Hi!

Do you ever feel like you are always busy and constantly doing something but don't see yourself focused and organized? You might need to set a dedicated time to organize and plan your time. We invite you to our monthly planning session with Simple Steps. We will talk about our monthly goals and share thoughts. Please click the link below to sign up for the session!

강연자 소개: 김보경 프로그램 디렉터

Bokyung is a Program Director at Simple Steps where she leads various programs to empower immigrant women She is a founder of Studio B Parenting, creating content for parents and providing workshops, lectures, and 1:1 consultations based on Neuroscience. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from Korea University and a Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Stanford University.

Join us on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at 7 PM (PT) to meet Mirinae's COO and ask your questions about Mirinae’s language exchange service https://mirinae.io and current job openings.

Click the Zoom link below to join the Simple Hour. Registration is not required.

Hi!

Do you ever feel like you are always busy and constantly doing something but don't see yourself focused and organized? You might need to set a dedicated time to organize and plan your time. We invite you to our monthly planning session with Simple Steps. We will talk about our monthly goals and share thoughts. Please click the link below to sign up for the session!

강연자 소개: 김보경 프로그램 디렉터

Bokyung is a Program Director at Simple Steps where she leads various programs to empower immigrant women She is a founder of Studio B Parenting, creating content for parents and providing workshops, lectures, and 1:1 consultations based on Neuroscience. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from Korea University and a Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Stanford University.

Join us on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 at 12 PM (PT) to meet other members and share your challenges at work or concerns and questions during job searching. We will be all your ears.

Let’s chat and find a pice of mind!

Join us on Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 7:30 PM (PT) to meet other members and get updates on our upcoming portfolio study group.

Bring a friend. Bring a drink. Let’s chat!

Hello!

We will discuss various ways to build up relevant experience and a professional network while waiting for a work permit. Please click the zoom link on the button below to join the Simple Hour on Wednesday, February 9th at 7 pm PT and 10 pm ET. Pre-registration is not required.

Join the meeting by clicking the button below.
Meeting ID: 817 4778 4539

Happy New Year!

Kick-off 2022 with Simple Steps’ artist group members. Share artworks you have been working on, new projects ideating, or stop by to say hello 👋 .

Join the meeting by clicking the button below.
Meeting ID: 811 1961 3448

Join us on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, at 12:30 PM (PT) to chat with Simple Steps!

Summer is here. It is a good time to relax with your busy schedule. Simple Steps takes a little break from workshops, boot camps, and career webinars and prepares new and exciting projects for the next half. Let’s eat lunch together. We’d like to hear from you.

All are welcome. Bring your lunch!

Join Simple Hour via Zoom
Meeting ID: 843 5361 4403

Passcode: simplehour

Simple Hour Host

Doyeon Kim, Executive Director

Doyeon Kim is the founder and executive director of Simple Steps. Before starting Simple Steps, she worked in several nonprofit organizations, including the UN Global Compact Foundation. As an IT consultant-turned-social entrepreneur, she is passionate about tackling hard-to-solve societal problems. Doyeon loves looking for new ways to satisfy a sweet tooth and creating dessert recipes with her boys.

Simple Hour is our version of a virtual office hour. It is open to anyone who wants to learn about Simple Steps' programs or have questions about career development and opportunities. You can even simply drop by to say hello and network. Visit us anytime during the Simple Hour. No registration is required.

Simple Steps is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower immigrant women to pursue their career aspirations by building a community for female talents, providing self-development and skill-building training programs, and connecting them with job opportunities with local employers to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

We seek out early-stage startups looking to hire a more diverse and inclusive team to grow with the company. Since many Simple Steps members have care-giving responsibilities, we pride ourselves on working with companies with flexible work hours and work from home options. Furthermore, Simple Steps encourages anyone who seeks to change their career path by providing workshops and training programs with our business partners. 

Join us on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021, at 1 PM (PT) to chat with Simple Steps!

Summer is here. It is a good time to relax with your busy schedule. Simple Steps takes a little break from workshops, boot camps, and career webinars and prepares new and exciting projects for the next half. How is your summer going? We’d like to hear from you.

All are welcome. Bring your coffee, tea, or lemonade!

Join Simple Hour via Zoom
Meeting ID: 843 5361 4403
Passcode: simplehour

Simple Hour Host

Bokyung Kim, Program Director

Dr. Bokyung Kim is a program director at Simple Steps. She is a psychology Ph.D. Her current works are developing self/career development programs, supporting job-seekers, and nurturing the environment where females can pursue their careers sustainably. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from Korea University and a Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Stanford University. At home, she is tech support for her first-grader and a snack fairy for her four-year-old daughter

Simple Hour is our version of a virtual office hour. It is open to anyone who wants to learn about Simple Steps' programs or have questions about career development and opportunities. You can even simply drop by to say hello and network. Visit us anytime during the Simple Hour. No registration is required.

Simple Steps is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower immigrant women to pursue their career aspirations by building a community for female talents, providing self-development and skill-building training programs, and connecting them with job opportunities with local employers to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

We seek out early-stage startups looking to hire a more diverse and inclusive team to grow with the company. Since many Simple Steps members have care-giving responsibilities, we pride ourselves on working with companies with flexible work hours and work from home options. Furthermore, Simple Steps encourages anyone who seeks to change their career path by providing workshops and training programs with our business partners. 

Join us on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021, at 8 PM (PT) to chat with Dr. Miyoung Yoon at Rosemont Smile Dental in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA.

After graduating from KAIST (majoring in Industrial Design) in Korea Dr. Yoon came to the United States to embark on a new journey. She enjoys spending time with her family all the while balancing her studies and running a dental office in Southern California. Dr. Yoon will be discussing various jobs in the dental industry and how you can pursue them. Bring a friend and join us for a chat!

Rosemont Smile Dental >

Meeting ID: 843 5361 4403
Passcode: simplehour

Simple Hour Host

Haley Seo, Coding Group Manager

Haley has years of project management experience with an engineering background. At Simple Steps, she coordinates programs with Simple Steps' partners and leads various coding study groups including an algorithm study group. On the side, she is a web developer for her son's project, Cubies.

Simple Hour is our version of a virtual office hour. It is open to anyone who wants to learn about Simple Steps' programs or have questions about career development and opportunities. You can even simply drop by to say hello and network. Visit us anytime during the Simple Hour. No registration is required.

Simple Steps is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower immigrant women to pursue their career aspirations by building a community for female talents, providing self-development and skill-building training programs, and connecting them with job opportunities with local employers to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

We seek out early-stage startups looking to hire a more diverse and inclusive team to grow with the company. Since many Simple Steps members have care-giving responsibilities, we pride ourselves on working with companies with flexible work hours and work from home options. Furthermore, Simple Steps encourages anyone who seeks to change their career path by providing workshops and training programs with our business partners. 

Simple Steps artists! Join us on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021, at 1:30 PM (PT) / 4:30 PM (ET) to learn about our NEW Accounting Interest Group. We are looking for anyone who is interested in studying accounting or working as a CPA.

Meeting ID: 843 5361 4403
Passcode: simplehour

Simple Hour Hosts

Chloe Park, Community Manager

Chloe has years of experience in product management and service development in the tech industry such as online multiplayer games, virtual community, eCommerce. She has launched educational programs for kids and youth in various areas from Lego science to career education. Currently, Chloe is developing services for social impact through cultural diversity with her team at Culture dots SPC, fostering Simple Steps Interest Group as a community manager. Chloe loves stories, new ideas, and connections with people who have diverse backgrounds.

Emily Kang, Interest Group Manager

Emily received BS in EE from Hongik University in Korea and worked as a hardware engineer for Samsung Electronics for 4.5 years prior to moving to the U.S. She volunteers as a treasurer at the Tri-Valley Korean Parents Association.

Simple Hour is our version of a virtual office hour. It is open to anyone who wants to learn about Simple Steps' programs or have questions about career development and opportunities. You can even simply drop by to say hello and network. Visit us anytime during the Simple Hour. No registration is required.

Simple Steps is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower immigrant women to pursue their career aspirations by building a community for female talents, providing self-development and skill-building training programs, and connecting them with job opportunities with local employers to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

We seek out early-stage startups looking to hire a more diverse and inclusive team to grow with the company. Since many Simple Steps members have care-giving responsibilities, we pride ourselves on working with companies with flexible work hours and work from home options. Furthermore, Simple Steps encourages anyone who seeks to change their career path by providing workshops and training programs with our business partners.