Shelley Huffman
Director, College and Career Readiness
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
I took advantage of diverse work experiences and internships while I was in high school and college.
Pursued a double major that allowed future career flexibility.
Networked with professionals in careers I was interested in pursuing.
Continued my commitment to life-long learning by obtaining a MBA and professional certificates.
Education
High School
Graduate
MBA
Butler University
MBA
Butler University
Career
Director, College and Career Readiness
I advance research related to education and talent development to benefit employers and Hoosiers.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
The optimist in me believes that each day is great when your passionate about your work. A typical day involves many phone conversations and meetings with diverse groups, partners, and colleagues to plan, organize and execute initiatives that I manage. My work involves developing innovative and practical solutions to increase educational attainment in Indiana that can be replicated statewide. I have been fortunate to be surrounded by great colleagues, partners, and others that I can learn from.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Become involved in extra curricular activities, clubs, and volunteer with organizations that interest you. This will develop your time management, communication and organizational skills. Seek counsel from teachers, parents, mentors, or school counselors that can connect you with someone experienced in an education / business-related non-profit profession. Take advantage of all opportunities to work and learn about career areas of interest. Keep pushing through barriers with the help of others.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Bachelor
Graduate
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Teachers:
"Don't leave your current position, you will have to start at the bottom of the corporate hierarchy to switch careers.--Not so, but its good to weigh all advice."
