Gen-Y: How we Fit in at ICS

This is my first post on the ICS blog. I hope I will effectively represent the young people that fall into Generation Y. Although most of us love our hip-hop, indie rock, ripped jeans, and video games, we are still concerned about issues that face our generation. I will be posting blogs on many topics, but first, I would like to share my involvement with ICS.

The ICS and Dr. Nelson welcome contribution from the youth and continuously develop and maintain programs to keep us involved. For the youth, the ICS agenda includes National Student Leadership Conference, National Youth Essay Competition, HIV/AIDS Prevention Awareness Seminars, Development of Telemedicine Training Programs. The ICS goals include assisting the Caribbean-American community to participate in US democratic processes; promoting the conservation and development of Caribbean arts and culture, and promoting an understanding of Caribbean culture in the US. Most recently, ICS started the China Project.

I have been fortunate to serve the community through ICS. In addition, through hours of volunteer service and internship at ICS, I have learned new technical, communication, and interpersonal skills. I am held to high expectations for on-time delivery of both short-term and long-term assignments. I learned the importance of deadlines and had the opportunity to meet and communicate with the organization’s members and guests at various levels. My involvement in the events such as the annual gala has taught me to be dedicated to a large project. Through ICS, I am also exposed to the diversity of the Caribbean people and the issues that impact the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora.

We have heard it many times before: "The children are our future." Now is the time for us, Gen-Y, to hold up our part of the bargain. Check in next time when I discuss the importance of young voters.

P.S.: Speaking of voting, check out the polls on the right side of the blog and cast your vote today!