According to Vijay, students in the Indian education system are expected to make crucial career choices at a young age - 13 years old before Class 9, and 15 years old before Class 10. To address this issue, she believes that schools should introduce resources, information, and tools to equip students and parents towards the end of middle school.
Halle Jones Capers decided this is a great time to start her own business.
Capers, with a strong background in civil engineering and long active in Akron-area community organizations and events, just formed Halle s Engineering & Design LLC. It s the first minority female-owned firm of its kind in Akron. ( First has been a theme in her life.)
She of course wants her fledgling civil engineering consulting business, which has offices in Akron, to succeed. She also wants to serve as an example and inspiration to other people of color.
I want more Halles. I want more Halles in the room, Capers said.