 Angela Mitchell
Graduation: 2007
Program: Paralegal Specialist
Employer: YMCA - Violence Intervention & Prevention
I work at the YWCA in Harrisburg, and I love my job. I specialize in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault, and I wear many hats. I am a crisis advocate, and I help people get through difficult situations. Counseling abuse victims and helping them with coping skills, I use my education to support them through the process of what’s going on legally, what they’re up against, and letting them know about our services.
I chose KTI because it was a small school. Being older, I felt that I would get the care and the attention that I needed. I was nervous about going to a big school and falling through the cracks. I knew that at KTI I would have the support I needed to get me through. My teachers were wonderful, and the staff was always there to help every step of the way.
I was often encouraged along the way and told what a good job I was doing, and I needed to hear that. I got the education that I needed, and I felt that it was top-notch. I learned so much, but I applied myself and made it a point to learn everything that I possibly could.
My Paralegal education helps my career in so many ways. I can guide someone through what they’re up against legally and answer questions about attorneys or court proceedings. I have the knowledge because I went to school, and I studied those courses.
When you make the decision to go to school, it’s a very important step, so you need to make the choice to put everything into it and do the work and do the best that you can. I made up my mind, and I’m so happy with that choice!
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