Providing Career and Educational Counseling since 2006

As far back as I can remember, I've had an interest in what people do for a living. My favorite book when I was little was the Berenstain Bears, "Jobs around Town". I have always had such an interest in learning about people and why they chose certain careers. If I meet someone for the for the first time, or if I'm making small talk waiting in line at Target, one of the first things I typically ask about someone is about their profession and their path to that point. It's kind of like how you the car you drive says a lot about you, so do your career choices.

For the last 17 years I've worked in the college world as a Career Counselor, Academic Advisor, and Admissions Counselor. During that time, I saw a huge gap in the support of our young adults getting the strong foundation they need to learn more about themselves and how that equates to their next steps after high school. There is so much time spent focusing on standardized testing and college preparation, there is little time left to focus on educating and informing each student on the variety of options after high school. As a society we are so focused on the college for all mentality, we are not setting our kids up for success. Unfortunately, that quite often leads to a high level of stress and anxiety for parents and students, as quite often these decisions don't come easily to high school students.

In Summer of 2022 I decided to re-shift my focus away from the college world and utilize my experience and skillset to open up Waves of Change Careers to bridge the gap. My mission is to support young adults to better understand themselves and feel empowered and informed to make informed decisions about their future. 

I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Nicole