On Thursday, April 11, 2024, Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School in Encino, California, transformed into a vibrant hub of career exploration during its annual Career Day, reports Zartonk Media.
Over 200 students from the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades attended the career day. This event brought together a wide array of professionals”all distinguished alumni”who shared their professional journeys and insights into various industries with eager students.
The wide range of career fields represented included law, digital media, entertainment marketing, engineering, real estate, quality control in pharmaceuticals, finance, architecture, medicine, and sports media. This diverse offering provided students with a comprehensive overview of potential career paths and the education required to pursue them.
The day began at 9:00 AM as alumni meticulously set up their informational booths, preparing to guide and inspire the next generation. Each professional then took the stage to introduce themselves, their career journey, and academic background, covering a broad spectrum of fields, including law, digital media, entertainment marketing, engineering, real estate, pharmaceutical quality control, finance, architecture, medicine, and sports media.
Students had the unique opportunity to interact one-on-one with the guest speakers at their booths, delving deeper into each profession, asking insightful questions, and gaining a clearer understanding of the various career paths available to them.
The esteemed list of guest speakers included:
- Anisha Mooradian Nahabet, Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing at the NFL.
- Anthony Avakian, Associate Engineer at MLB Consulting & Engineering Inc.
- Avo Oughourlian, Realtor at Huntington Group.
- Diana Baronian, Director of Quality at Arbonne International LLC.
- Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian, Neurosurgeon, Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery – Pacific Neuroscience Institute.
- Dr. Gina Ostermann, Doctor of Medicine in private practice.
- Dr. Sarmen Sarkissian, Doctor of Medicine, The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation.
- Harout Keosian and Zareh Keosian, Attorneys and Founding Partners at Keosian Law LLP.
- Karnig Dukmajian, Architect at Decca Development, Inc.
- Lara Kazandjian, Executive Vice President of Strategy at Omnicom Media Group (OMG23).
- Natalie Hairabedian, Attorney at Keosian Law LLP.
- Taline Samarghachian, Registered Nurse and Professor at UCLA and CSUN.
- Teny Issakhanian, Storyboard & Visual Development Artist at Disney.
- Zaven Keuroghlian, Co-Founder and CEO of Zartonk Media.
Following the interactive sessions, the school hosted a reception in the courtyard of Ferrahian’s new property as a gesture of appreciation for the alumni’s commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity and ambition among students.
“We express our deep appreciation to our alumni for their invaluable support during Career Day. Their eagerness to assist and give back to their alma mater is truly commendable. Together with our current students, our alumni play a vital role in maintaining Ferrahian as the ultimate destination to make it truly the BEST PLACE TO BE,” said Sossi Shanlian, Ferrahian’s High School Principal to Zartonk Media.
“We sincerely thank all our distinguished alumni who attended our Career Day. Their engagement helped our students gain valuable insight of different career journeys. We appreciate their willingness to inspire the Armenian youth of our community and are grateful for their contribution.,” said Talar Boyadjian, Ferrahian School Board Member to Zartonk Media.
Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School extended its heartfelt thanks to all participating alumni for their invaluable contributions. The Career Day was not just a platform for career guidance but also a celebration of community and heritage, reinforcing the bonds within the Armenian community and illuminating the path for future leaders.
