Career Roadmap
Paige's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Food, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
George Washington University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Compensation & Benefits Managers:
Bachelor's Degree: Human Services, General
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Chose a major in college that interested me, but I wasn't quite sure what I would do with it once I graduated.
2.
Moved back in with my parents after college and worked in retail while I looked for other jobs.
3.
Decided to join AmeriCorps NCCC to travel around the country, serve, and expose myself to new skills and people.
4.
While in NCCC, I joined the Fire Management Team and was trained as both a wildland firefighter and an emergency medical responder.
5.
After NCCC, I came to Philadelphia to start working at my current job, where I was performing direct service connecting low-income individuals to public benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid.
6.
I got promoted to Team Leader, where I now manage a team who are helping our clients gain access to healthy food and health insurance everyday.
7.
All of my experience thus far has inspired me to start taking classes to pursue a degree in Nursing! I think it's a great way to continue helping others while remaining invested in their health.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
You're all over the place, why can't you just pick a career and stick to it?
How I responded:
While I felt a bit lost at first, my jobs post-college ended up giving me some really great experiences that have taught me more about myself and what I want out of a career.