iCode leads the way fostering STEM-related mentorship projects

DALLAS – National Mentoring Month, designated as such in 2002, intends to encourage more people to mentor and to promote mentoring programs. This year, Dallas-area residents have taken it upon themselves to further the cause. Girish Bachani, Capital One Financial Services managing vice president and chief financial officer, has worked with the city of Plano to develop …

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