The two strategies I chose to build or strengthen my professional network were volunteer opportunities and finding a mentor. By volunteering, I can meet people in the field with different backgrounds and occupations. I have been working as a caregiver for more than 10 years and was thinking about volunteering at a nursing home. I am going to work with the nursing home administrator to get an insight on their duties. Finding a mentor can also help me strive to make progress with my professional network. A mentor can give you advice and help lead you on the right path. A have a mentor who has her masters and soon will be working on her doctorates and are the reason I decided to go back to school. These are the two strategies