CTP Skill Center

August 13, 2026: Today, I did a couple of mock interviews. I talked to a couple of bankers who asked me several interview questions. Although I hesitated a little bit to think about what to say, the bankers said that I basically knocked it out of the park with answering the questions!

Greeeettiiiinnnggsssss! This week held a lot of growth and positivity for me. I was able to check in with so many humans on the team; Carrie, Devin, Jose, Marc, Mike. . . errbody (everyone I’ve seen before at least)!

I have had a rough time mentally, especially in the last few days, but checking in with the team has really brought me forward. Oh! Let me not exclude my fellow attendees in different portions of CTP, who are inspirational individuals!

I’ve leveled out positively managing my time; not that scheduling is problematic, but it actually helps me feel more ready and prepared for what Tiye wants. This includes what my self-expectations are, vs feeling trapped or unsuccessful in others’ expectations and wants… realizing that I need to be comfortable allowing myself to be aware and present in what is needed or being asked for (ask them questions if you need to, Tiye)!

I know I typed this in another blog post and I will type it again:

The worlds we are living in are not in extreme lack of encouragement, support, and empowerment through individuals; we only need to interact with those who believe in these areas.

Okay, my apologies if my blog posts are always so dramatic. This program really just helps grow my *sometimes* Grinch heart 3 sizes.

8 12 2026

Today we continued either the lab we’ve been working on for the last two days, like Monday-Tuesday, or the new lab building two types of PCs: one for business use and another for a more customized business computer. Also today, before class ended, we had check-ins with Devin and Carrie to see how our overall progress in the class is going. Also, tomorrow is the mock interviews.

Started the day by clocking in with Homebase. I decided to do the Build a PC for a Purpose lab, and then I did some Google research on recommended specs for an office computer. I also had a core check-in this week, which is mostly how I am doing in CTT. Also, I worked on my Core Training Portfolio. Today was another productive day. Before the class ended, I did a “What did I do today?” post, then clocked out of Homebase.

Today I presented my tech article on a new set of coordinated satellites that can detect CMEs from the sun with unprecedented precision, detail, optical depth, and speed. I also listened to my classmates’ presentations, and they were pretty cool. Another article was presented about a different solar science technology mission. After that, I started the “Building a PC for a Purpose” lab. Near the end of the day, I did my monthly Core check-in with Devin and Carrie, which went well. I’m doing well in the program overall.

We started with our tech articles. My article was on how the making of animation has changed and what to expect in the near future. I really am interested in how technology affects art. We then had our monthly check-in. I was grateful to have that; I like hearing where I am and what I need to work on. I then did the 2nd part of the lab – building your own computer.

Today I worked with the no machine and any desk to test on connecting to the virtual machine. It was a bit rough at first but with troubleshooting I did get the any desk working. Unfortunately the no machine kept asking for a subscription and I did not have enough time to troubleshoot that.

This week was an Elective Week, so it seemed the curriculum was lighter than usual. I still tended to focus on my accountability assignment in the off-hours, so I plan to turn that in before class tomorrow when mock interviews start. I also met with Carrie twice this week (one time with Devin, also), so it was good to catch up on overall progress with respect to looking forward to Job Readiness.

I finished the elective assignment today, the Google Slides BerkMart Sales Report Presentation. Marc sent me some screenshots from the Square online store that was to serve as the basis for the sales report. I think I did an all-right job putting the presentation together. I hope BerkMart decides to sell those 19.99 Terabyte Flash Drives going forward. . .

And even though tomorrow isn’t here yet, we are having mock interview practice with Beneficial State Bank. I looked for open positions on their website during class, but I only found Senior Leadership roles posted. I’m thinking differently about my overall strategy and so I hope I do well tomorrow given what I have learned so far from interview practice.

August 12, 2026: Today, I presented my weekly CTT tech article along with my other classmates. In addition, I began to work on a new lab called “Building a PC for a Purpose”. It was really interesting to see all the different parts for building a custom PC!

Thank you (again and again) to my instructors Marc and Mike for checking in with me about assignments I forgot about/ when electives will be due because of exciting mock interviews on Thursday. Thank you to Carrie for the check-in. It really helped me remember and understand different areas of employment so I can feel confident, seen, and heard as I move forward. This course really is improving my willingness to get back into the world. Also, that I am a human who deserves to give my time to areas I care about.

Oh! And thank you, Mike, for going through my overthinking points from my monthly form submission. Brought a lot of peace and makes me feel less overwhelmed or like I’m failing.