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Jodene Gordon
Jodene Gordon
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Jodene Gordon

Per Scholas

Philadelphia, PA USA

"Being authentic at your core will lead you to things that are aligned and for you."

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Jodene's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Professional Development Manager

I lead and design programs that help learners build confidence, sharpen skills, and navigate career paths.

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Day In The Life Of A Professional Development Coach

My Day to Day

Each day, I coach learners one-on-one to prep for interviews, write and refine resumes, and build confidence. I also lead live trainings and work on engaging content. The classroom is a space where learners feel empowered to pivot careers and show up authentically.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Psychology, General

    Syracuse University

  • Graduate Degree

    Counseling Psychology

    Long Island University

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I moved from Jamaica to Brooklyn, New York, at 14, navigating culture shock while finding comfort in a vibrant Jamaican community.

  • 2.

    In college, I studied psychology at Syracuse and began working in mental health.

  • 3.

    Burnout from emotionally taxing work led me to pivot into workforce development, where I could still make a meaningful impact.

  • 4.

    At a previous job, I realized how vital continued career coaching was after graduation, which inspired me to become a career coach myself.

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    Joining Per Scholas, I found purpose in helping learners see the value of their past experiences and transfer them into tech careers.

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