The power of one young individual, through just one opportunity, can make all the difference to transform their life. To be a recipient of compassion, kindness, and an opportunity of a lifetime instils a seed in a person to one day be the hope, compassion, and kindness someone else may be looking for. A determined and ambitious woman unemployed and on the hunt for a job since completing her BCom degree seized this chance. This woman is Danielle Tulsipersad.
Danielle grabbed the opportunity to become a YES candidate hosted in Signa Group as a marketing assistant. During her twelve months with the company, she gained quality workplace experience that equipped her with the skills and traits that made her a valuable team member. She embraced her life’s motto wholeheartedly and proved that “when you get your foot in the door, grab every opportunity to learn and grow, and then become a better version of yourself.”
After completing her YES programme without ever overlooking her diligence and work ethic as a team member, she got a permanent position with the company, and Danielle had this to say for having been given that vital first chance, “Thank you so much for providing me with an opportunity that has changed my life. You have opened the door to my career and my future. I will forever be grateful.”
Fully aware of her position and knowing that there are so many more youths out there who are unemployed and still searching for their first chance, she offers this advice, “Always look at the positive side of every situation. In every challenge, there could be a lesson to learn, and remember to be grateful for everything good in your life.”
Danielle’s plans for the future are to continue to learn, adapt, and grow professionally in the marketing field. She further plans to pay the #PowerofOne forward by spreading the word about how Signa is empowering the youth and in her capacity, helping other individuals become economically self-sustainable so that they can, in turn, create a better life for themselves and their families.
