Karen Ocampo:
CLASS OF 1991
Patapsco High SchoolClass of 1991
Baltimore, MD
Karen's Story
Life
Right after high school, I went to Essex Community College for one full-time semester. Towards the end of that semester, I was offered a temporary, full-time CADD trainee position with an engineering firm. I accepted and dropped my courses down to part time. While I was employed there, I learned more than just computer assisted drafting. I was starting to learn some engineering as well. At the end of the contract, they asked me to stay. I dropped college altogether and continued to work as a Civil Drafter/Designer. I have enough design experience now to be eligible to sit for the P.E. exam; however, I am currently entertaining the thought of a career change.
I have two children: my ...Expand for more
12 year old son, Thomas, and my 11 year old daughter, Victoria. Their dad and I lived together for a few years, but we were never married.
I did take a break from engineering when the kids were very young. I worked for an airline because of the flexible hours. That way I didn't have to send them to a sitter or daycare. They were either with me or their dad.
My children are now both in middle school and are involved in football and cheerleading through the local rec center.
A few months ago I was in and out of the hospital a couple of times and have spent the last several months recovering. I am just getting back on my feet now, getting ready to make my way back into the work force.
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