Gene Denton Essay 8

I want to start a business that addresses the housing crisis by building homes for the homeless, but with a twist: I want to hire the people who will eventually live in them. I believe that giving someone a job and a skill is just as important as giving them a roof. It’s about restoring the dignity that comes with working for your own future. I also want to focus on helping non-violent offenders who are struggling to find work. I’ve seen how people can be “benched” by society because of their past, making it nearly impossible for them to get back on their feet after incarceration. Just like those girls who wanted to play football but didn’t have a team, these individuals have the drive to work but lack the opportunity. My goal is to create a business that gives them that second chance, providing a bridge back into the real world. Whether it’s on a baseball field or in the business world, I’ve learned that the best way to fix a broken system is to create a better one. I don’t just want to be a business owner; I want to be a builder who makes sure everyone gets a chance to get in the game.  For me to do this, I will startout getting my undergraduate in Bussiness then go to law school for international law, then become an  International Business Attorney.