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GOPIO-CT Chapter Hosts Welcome Dinner

for Univ. of Connecticut Students

OUR BUREAU dents from the immigration law per-
spective. Students were keen to get
New York, NY
more information on the process to
OPIO-CT organized a highly apply for a permanent visa. Multiple
successful Meet and Greet questions were asked by the students
Gsession with the new students about the guidance for fresh grads
enrolled at the University of Con- who are looking for jobs in this tough
necticut Business School on Friday, job market. Panelists suggested to
October 20th at the Hampton Inn do networking with community, join
and Suites in Stamford, CT. An In- linked and follow those in one’s filed
teractive Discussion Panel “Tips on of interest and utilize the alumni net-
How to Market Oneself and Succeed work of one’s graduating school from
in America.” followed. It was mod- India. Many career advice were dis-
erated by GOPIO-CT President Dr. cussed during the Q/A session, which
Jaya Daptardar MHA, Chief Strate- ended with vote of thanks presented
gy and Compliance Officer, Bridges by GOPIO CT executive vice presi-
Healthcare, Milford, CT. dent Mahesh Jhangiani.
The program, coordinated by Over the last 17 years, GO-
GOPIO Trustees Prasad Chintalapu- PIO-CT, a chapter of GOPIO In-
di and Dr. Thomas Abraham, started DX, Stamford, CT; Indira Yedavalli, were introduced at the beginning of ternational has become an active
with welcoming remarks by Chinta- Vice President, Franklin Templeton the panel discussion. and dynamic organization hosting
lapudi. Chintalapudi shared his own Investments, New York; Sushanth Each of the panelists were asked interactive sessions with policy mak-
experience of being an entrepreneur. Krishnamurthy, Director of IT, UBS, to talk about their journey to where ers and academicians, community
He then introduced GOPIO Chair- Stamford, CT; Prashanthi Reddy, they reached today and how earlier events, youth mentoring and net-
man Dr. Abraham for his greetings. Esq, Immigration Attorney, New career choices lead them to where working workshops, and working
Dr. Abraham said, “America is York, NY; Amit Lakhotia, Founding they are now. The panelists provided with other area organizations to
the greatest country which provides Principal ADH (A Real Estate De- personal experience to their success. help create a better future. GO-
opportunity to open up your mind velopment and Management Com- The panelists also provided guidance PIO-CT – Global Organization of
and you can be whatever you want to pany), Westport, CT; Padmini Viswa- and inputs on educational prepara- People of Indian Origin – serves as
become, whether a professional in a nath, MPH, Monitoring, Evaluation tion, resume preparation, necessary a non-partisan, secular, civic and
large corporation, or help to manage a and Learning Manager, Last Mile, prior experience, what skills are the community service organization –
hedge fund or as a scientist or profes- New York City; Anand Chavan, Se- most important and transferable promoting awareness of Indian cul-
sor or as an entrepreneur, so, go and nior Director of S&P Global Market skills to acquire so as to market one- ture, customs and contributions of
grab the opportunities awaiting you.” Intelligence, New York. Many GO- self to the American job market. A PIOs through community programs,
Prasad invited panelists and the PIO-CT members also attended, so question/answer session followed. forums, events and youth activities.
moderator GOPIO-CT President the students had one to one interac- Important questions were asked It seeks to strengthen partnerships
Dr. Jaya Daptardar. The panelists tion with senior GOPIO members. to immigration attorney Prashanti and create an ongoing dialogue with
were: Vijay Anand, CEO, Everest All the students at the event Reddy about do’s and don’ts for stu- local communities.

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