Graduates from Vocational Programs during the span of June to August, 2021
Martin Scorsese's Advice Inspires Creative Graduates
Martin Scorsese, the renowned filmmaker, has offered valuable advice to creative career graduates, emphasizing the importance of work ethic, persistence, and determination. His words underscore the idea that hard work surpasses talent and support, and that the journey from "overlooked to overdelivering" and "from doubt to dominance" is crucial in achieving success within competitive creative fields.
Scorsese's advice is reminiscent of his quote from The Wolf of Wall Street, where he states, "Work ethic beats talent, but ambition surpasses them both." This sentiment reflects his appreciation for grit and persistent striving as core to career growth and mastery.
At our institution, we offer Vocational Certificate Programs focused on practical skills training tailored to specific trades or professions. These programs offer shorter, focused curricula designed to prepare students quickly for employment. They often include hands-on learning, certifications, and industry-relevant competencies.
Recently, a number of students have completed such programs at our institution. Bella Bury, Arlene Cortez, Ashley Magnani, Christina Clink, Hunter Garrett, Cerasee Cartwright, Cathy Tullier, Amani Barnett, Ben Dodds, Courtney Tomasetti, Rina Hatano Deanda, Elizabeth Jones, Diane Kilts, and Kenneth Searle have all completed Professional Certificates in various creative fields such as Digital Arts, Multimedia Arts, Graphic Design, Web Design, and Marketing Design.
Martin Scorsese's advice encourages these graduates to remain focused and dedicated in their creative pursuits, and to find satisfaction in the work itself, rather than external success. His words serve as a reminder that the struggle to achieve should be its own reward.
For those interested in applying for our Vocational Certificate Programs, information on admissions can be found at our institution. Our latest catalog can also be requested for a comprehensive overview of the programs we offer.
[1] Source: Scorsese's Speech at USC School of Cinematic Arts [5] Source: Scorsese's Quote in The Wolf of Wall Street
- The graduates who have completed Professional Certificates in creative fields such as Graphic Design at our institution may find Martin Scorsese's advice resonating, as they strive to incorporate technology into their designs, aiming for a lifestyle that embodies self-development and innovation, following his philosophy of hard work and persistence.
- Armed with their newly acquired certificates and skillsets, these graduates can delve into education and self-development opportunities, such as workshops and webinars in Technology and Lifestyle sectors, further expanding their skillset and boosting their chances of overdelivering and dominating within competitive creative industries.
