High school college and career centers serve as integral hubs that empower students to explore and pursue their educational and professional goals. These centers provide a wide range of services, including college planning, career counseling, job search support, and financial aid guidance. By offering comprehensive resources and personalized support, these centers aim to prepare students for successful transitions into higher education and the workforce.Hastings High School's College… Show more High school college and career centers serve as integral hubs that empower students to explore and pursue their educational and professional goals. These centers provide a wide range of services, including college planning, career counseling, job search support, and financial aid guidance. By offering comprehensive resources and personalized support, these centers aim to prepare students for successful transitions into higher education and the workforce.Hastings High School's College and Career Center provides valuable resources and support to help students navigate their academic and professional paths. We offer a range of services, including:- College planning and application assistance- Career counseling and exploration- Resume building and interview preparation- Job search support- Internship and volunteer opportunity identification- Financial aid and scholarship guidance- Academic advising and course selection support- College application workshops- Career assessments and interest inventories- Job shadowing and mentoring programs- College and career fairs- Financial aid workshops and scholarship search support- Summer program and internship opportunitiesOur goal is to empower students to make informed decisions about their future and provide them with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen paths.The HHS College & Career Center also offers resources for students with specific needs, such as:- Support for first-generation college students- Resources for students with disabilities- Guidance for students who are undecided about their college or career plans.Overall, high school college and career centers play a critical role in helping students prepare for their future and achieve their goals. Show less

Served as a Human Resources/ I-O Psychology advisor to the Senior Pastor and church council as needed regarding organizational and employee matters including: laws and regulations; employee engagement; employee performance; organizational culture; and organizational design, processes, procedures and other areas as called on by analyzing member data. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business matters with discretion. Responsible for the recruitment, engagement… Show more Served as a Human Resources/ I-O Psychology advisor to the Senior Pastor and church council as needed regarding organizational and employee matters including: laws and regulations; employee engagement; employee performance; organizational culture; and organizational design, processes, procedures and other areas as called on by analyzing member data. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business matters with discretion. Responsible for the recruitment, engagement, development and leading volunteers for the church’s 2, 000 person congregation. By utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methods, conducted a continuous evaluation of processes and procedures for volunteer and congregational programming for all areas of ministry through communication and collaboration with other ministry leaders. -This resulted in an increase by over 200% from previous year and offering of new small groups and other initiatives tailored to congregational interests (mental health group; community advocacy group; children, youth, and family (‘family connect’ and ‘MOMSnext’); Brene Brown book club; and Spiritual Gifts-Living your strengths journey). --Provide and assist leaders with volunteer position description content and assessment as well as training; Skilled in facilitating training and providing formal presentations. -Increased Outreach programs for the church congregation and congregational involvement in the Hastings community (hastings connect) by over 100%.• Created and maintained organization’s social media, website, and “branding” of shared ministry opportunities in addition to all other ministries throughout the church and community. • Developed and implemented church’s wedding process and handbook; created new fee and collection structure; streamlined internal process which resulted in a better experience for the wedding couple as well as the church. Show less