Besides being the leading heavy metal band in the country for nearly 25 years, Metallica is also committed to opening doors for those who need a hand in achieving their life goals through higher ed. 的 金属学者倡议 offers scholarships that empower individuals to earn entry-level certificates, thereby opening doors to in-demand job opportunities.
通过他们的 “一切掌握在我手中”基金会,' Metallica offers life-changing scholarships for 皇冠博彩 students, enabling them to gain essential skills for today's workforce. 太频繁, financial barriers prevent individuals from moving ahead in college, but the generous support of the Metallica Foundation is working to remove this barrier.
Former Metallica Scholar Matthew Marquez continues to be grateful for the support that Metallica has given him. He’s now working as an RMA (Registered Medication 援助e) at an assisted living facility in McLean. “I find fulfillment in helping older adults,” he said.
Matthew strongly believes in this scholarship program and hopes the band will continue to help others unlock new opportunities in their lives.
Tell us a little about yourself and your background:
我来自菲律宾. 关于 two years ago, Amazon offered my wife a promotion, but the job was in Northern Virginia. So, my wife, our three kids (two sons and a daughter) and I moved to the U.S.
For me, moving to a new country meant starting over in my career. Despite having a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Philippines, I faced a career challenge because I couldn’t work as a nutritionist in the U.S. 由于不同的许可要求. But I was determined to continue working in health sciences because I’ve always been dedicated to helping others.
你是怎么成为“金属学者”的?
Sometimes, life has a way of changing your path. 当我第一次来美国的时候.S., I tried to get a job at a nursing home but was unsuccessful. That experience made me realize I needed to further my education and obtain specialized certifications, such as becoming a Certified Nurse 援助e (CNA).
That’s why I came to 皇冠博彩 to pursue the CNA program and that’s where I learned about the ‘All Within My Hands Foundation’ (Metallica) grant. 的 funny thing is that I was already a big Metallica fan, and now I’m an even bigger fan!
I feel blessed to have had the chance to study at the best school (皇冠博彩) and receive these grants: in late 2022 for the CNA program and early 2023 for the Medication Technician program. 的 grants covered my tuition and other school expenses.
But beyond that, Metallica has opened doors of opportunity for me and my family. 现在, I have a career in the medical field and am working toward an advanced degree in the same field, with the chance to pursue the American dream!
It's fascinating and unique that a heavy metal band like Metallica is involved in offering help like this.
你在皇冠博彩学什么?
I earned certifications as a Certified Nurse 援助e (CNA) and Registered Medication 援助e (RMA) at 皇冠博彩. This is an excellent strategy for advancing my career and becoming a registered nurse. I really enjoyed clinicals and working with patients. 帮助别人是很值得的.
但我的旅程并不轻松. I was taken aback by the language barrier in my 课程. 值得庆幸的是, part of the 皇冠博彩 program funded by the Metallica grant is assistance with 英语 as a Second 语言, 或英语, 课程.
Continuing this scholarship is crucial because it provides ongoing support and opportunities for individuals like me to achieve an education, career advancement and the realization of personal and professional goals. 此外, continuing this program contributes to personal growth and fulfilling dreams for many individuals and their families.
你接下来要做什么?
My goal is to return to school and pursue studies to become an LPN/LVN. 虽然我知道这需要时间, the initial support from Metallica motivates me to strive toward my future aspirations. I plan to pay it forward by helping others as I pursue my dreams.
你想对金属乐队说什么?
I am so grateful that this scholarship program is helping students in the healthcare field, especially those like me who are still learning 英语. I really want to thank the Band for being really generous in giving other people a chance to improve their lives!