Charmaine Wardell
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN USA
"All stumbling blocks can be turned into stepping stones to help you move up to the next level."
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Charmaine's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Bloomington
Graduate Degree
Master's Degree
Indiana Wesleyan University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Work-Based Learning Coordinator:
Bachelor's Degree: Education
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
In college, I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do but I knew I wanted to help people.
2.
I changed my major multiple times as I explored different different ways that I could help people.
3.
After graduating, I continued to explore different career pathways, including bank management, human resources, and higher education.
4.
When I got the opportunity to work in education, everything clicked for me and I realized that this was the best fit for me and my desire to help others.
5.
I spent about eight years working as a JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Specialist for the Telamon Corporation, where I helped students with college and career readiness.
6.
I then got the opportunity to join Indianapolis Public Schools as a work-based learning coordinator, where I help students figure out their best post-secondary pathway.
