JODIE 

Title: Program Coordinator / Career and Employment Advisor

Education: Bachelor of Arts – Psychology and Sociology

Program responsibilities: Oversee the centre’s programs and staff. Teach First Aid, and Self-empowerment Workshop. Advise youth on finding employment, building their career and exploring training options

First job I ever had: Sales Associate at Mariposa

Top tip for youth searching for a job: Be confident and prepared. If you don’t have confidence in yourself, why should an employer be confident in hiring you?

What I thought I would be when I grew up: Psychologist

Top tip for career decision making: Evaluate your options and follow your passion. Do not choose a career just because it’s the “in” thing right now – the current trend. Gear your career into the direction you want

A job that I would love to “test drive” would be….. A Nurse

One “thing” I am most proud of is……My continued personal and professional development

One thing most people don’t know about me…….I take guilty pleasure in watching The Biggest Loser…while eating All Dressed chips

Things I like to do in my spare time are: Read, play cards, watch TV and movies, and hang out with friends and family and my puppy Keeta and bunny Cloe

The one person I would love to have lunch with is…..Oprah!