"The best advice I was ever given in business was to never make excuses and focus on solutions to challenges. I would give a young person the same advice and add that it is fine to change your mind in your career choice. Life changes and so may be your desires. It is about the journey."

Ameer Washington, Nonprofit - Youth Development

"Be client focused and continue to learn every day. Things change so fast now that you need to be learning every day."

Tony Heaton, Telecommunications

"Don’t take advice. No two careers are the same. Forge your own path."

Thomas Basta, Banking

"Find your niche. No matter what field you go into, find the one thing in that field that is your sweet spot that you can do better than almost anyone else. The point is, if your passionate about what you do, you will produce winning results."

Anthony Attanasio, Consulting-Transportation & Infrastructure Sectors

"Define what you want and why after, put a date when you expect to have it. Keep yourself committed to self growth and mentor someone."

John Cowan, Digital Advertising

"Prepare for every discussion and always ask questions."

Jim Cirenza, Investment Banking/ Securities

"You get what you put in. There is always room for improvement."

Jon Ditkoff, Medical Care

"Don’t be a talker... be a doer."

Lee Holtzman, Legal