From community college to an Ivy League institution, this Cornell University graduate shares the benefits of pursuing higher education at a community college that can lead to a career you love. Talent Acquisition Expert, Rahsaan Diaz knows firsthand how easy it is to get distracted and lose focus by hanging out with the wrong crowd. In this episode, we discuss how he was able to overcome his challenges with the support of administrators on campus that helped him develop strong discipline to support the academic strengths he already had. Majoring in Industrial Labor Relations, Rahsaan was exposed to many internship opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship, as well as internships to secure future employment and walks us through the process of building relationships with faculty, administrators and potential employers. Rahsaan completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University. He also attended Columbia University and is currently the Manager and Talent Advisor at Healthfirst in New York, NY. He previously served as Talent Acquisition Manager at Elsevier Talent Network. To learn more about Rahsaan and how he can help you in your job pursuit, connect with him on LinkedIn or via email at radiaz@healthfirst.org.