Preparing for the workforce

Jennifer Gracia jgracia@foghornnews.com On the fourth floor of the Del Mar White Library, the Career Readiness Institute hosted a Lunch and Learn for about 40 students on Nov. 15. Yazmin Diaz introduced the professional guest panel, Charles A. Nickerson, a consultant for DMC corporate services; Teri D. Samo, DMC business instructor; and Gina Ronje, DMC financial planning counselor with Title V. Ronje spoke about salary negotiation, urging students to research the salary for the position, consider all benefits and ask questions before accepting an offer, and not to underestimate one’s own worth. Diaz explained the services offered to students by…