CAREER SYMPOSIUM

On 10 Feb 2001, the KI co-sponsored a career panel symposium with the University of California at Irvine Cambodian Student Organization. The Symposium began in the morning with a question-and-answer session involving the six panelists and continued in the afternoon with a lunch buffet where students and professionals could interact on a more personal level. Career fields represented on the panel included the medical, legal, finance, education, science and social work professions. In addition to the panelists, various other professionals attended the Symposium and spoke with students over lunch. Approximately 60-70 students from schools and universities throughout Southern California attended the event.

Thanks to all the professionals who took time out of their weekend to speak with students. Special thanks to the following individuals for their participation as panelists:        Ms. Sokoan Im - High School Teacher        Dr. Madineth Muy - Medical Doctor        Mr. Puon Penn - Bank Vice President        Mr. Sundaram Sam Rama - Youth Services Coordinator        Ms. Ponchivy Tan - Research Scientist        Mr. Vitthara Tan - Private Practice Lawyer Also special thanks to the UCI Cambodian Student Organization for doing such a magnificent job of setting up the facilities and without whose time, effort and resourcefulness this Symposium would not have been possible.