[Ohio-Talk] Exciting News to Share!

[Smith, JW]

Congratulations!

WELL DONE!

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Dr. jw Smith
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From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kinshuk Tella via Ohio-Talk
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Thank you all for your nice words and notes of encouragement!

On Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 8:29 PM Kinshuk Tella <kinshuk.tella at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear Ohio,
>
> As many of you know, I am now on my third year of college, where I am 
> working on degrees in Environmental Science and Geology. You also may 
> know that the summer between a student's junior and senior year is one 
> that is best filled with experiences that can lead to the start of one's career.
>
> After my internship experience last summer  in San Diego, working for 
> an aerospace company, I was eager to find something that was just as, 
> or even more exciting for me. I had spent the past few months filling 
> out countless applications and doing many interviews that lead to defeating rejection.
>
> But, after many rounds of nerve wrecking interviews, I am now beyond 
> excited to share with all of you that I was very recently offered and 
> have accepted a 3 month summer internship at Tesla, in Fremont, 
> California. I will be working as an Environmental Engineering Intern 
> under the air quality program within the Environment, Health, Safety, 
> and Security department.
>
> This is a dream opportunity that I am extremely grateful for. I am 
> grateful for Tesla for taking a chance on me. But I am even more 
> grateful for the people and experiences that have given me the tools to achieve.
> Upon reflecting these past few days, it is evident that our 
> organization, the National Federation of the Blind , has had a major 
> impact on my ability to persist and strive for what I want in life. I 
> can for certain say that the NFB has given me the confidence to seek 
> opportunities, and to know that blind people can live successful, 
> meaningful lives. This philosophy is one that has changed my life, and 
> my passion for these values is what fuels my involvement in this organization.
>
> It is amazing that we now live in a time where the leading electric 
> vehicle company in the world is willing to hire a diverse team, 
> including blind individuals. It is no secret that part of this is a 
> result of the work for the NFB, but there is still much more work to 
> do. I am confident and hopeful that world-leading companies like Tesla 
> continue to give our community the chances to prove what we are capable of.
>
> We can Live the Life we Want
>
> Sincerely,
> Kinshuk
>
>
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> --
> Kinshuk Tella
> He/Him/His
> 937-708-9930
>
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Kinshuk Tella
He/Him/His
937-708-9930
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