For Black History Month, we'd love to feature some Black STARs (workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than a bachelor's degree) from our team who inspire us.

Dau'ne Baraka is a project associate at Opportunity@Work and executes diverse administrative and coordination tasks, encompassing the creation, oversight, and finalization of project management maintenance across multiple projects.

See more STARs who inspire us with their story: https://opportunityatwork.org/our-solutions/stars-insights/stars-stories/

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Five Ways to Have a Stress-Free First Day of Work

~Do tasks to prepare for the first day. This can include picking out your clothes, packing your lunch the night before, or packing your bag of choice.

~Figure out your route duration and mode of transportation. Whether that be taking the train or getting an Uber, learn how long your commute is from home to work. Also, taking that commute as a trial before the first day will help manage your time efficiently.

~Ask about the onboarding process. Be sure to ask about any paperwork, trainings, or orientation meetings you have to attend.

~Create a list of questions. These questions can be for your boss, manager, or other employees about the work environment and expectations.

~Curate an elevator pitch. You never know who you may meet and where they may take you. Always have an elevator pitch ready to introduce the best version of yourself.

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