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The Art of Calculated Risk: Guiding Clients Towards Confidence and Success
During my time working predominantly with low-income, first-generation Americans, one recurring theme in our sessions was the struggle my clients faced when…

A Million Miles Away (2023): A Cinematic Journey of Inspiration for Career Development
In the tapestry of my public school years, one of the key threads woven into my personal and academic development came from films that portrayed the Chicano…

The Changing Landscape of Work: A Career Counselor Explores the 'Careers are Dying' Trend on TikTok"
The "Careers are dying" trend on TikTok has sparked an important conversation around the changing landscape of work and the values of younger generations. As a…

Tools for Achieving Upward Social Mobility for Low-Income Families
Achieving upward social mobility can seem like an impossible dream for low-income families. As a first-generation college graduate, I understand the power of higher…

10 Tips for Career Alignment as a NBCC Fellow
Alina Quintana, M.S. 2022, B.A. 2016 She/Ella. 2020-2021 Master's Fellow, National Board of Certified Counselors/Association for Addiction Professionals. Current…
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