Meet the Career Services Team

Allyson works with both NWTC students in the Trades & Engineering programs as well as high school students taking advanced manufacturing, dual-credit courses. Allyson works with area employers to best align student career options to employer needs. In some cases, the employer helps provide a portion of tuition assistance and/or employ the student while attaining a degree. "Earn & Learn" simply means the student attends classes (perhaps tuition or books paid for) and is employed with a company who supports their school schedule.

Cliff has a background in education having taught middle school and high school mathematics for 15 years. His passion lies in serving others and enjoys assisting students, alumni, and community members on their journey of life. Cliff strives to serve the staff of Career Services and NWTC through creativity, innovation, passion, and of course, fun! 

"Kindness isn't a series of gestures - it's a lifestyle. Kindness can't be random - it has to be intentional. Kindness doesn't require much - yet it can change everything."

Jennifer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in coaching and career-related services, catering to diverse populations including those who have been laid off, those who are underemployed, and people from various backgrounds and abilities. She holds a master’s degree in social work and has a robust history of working with social programs aimed at helping families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency and reach their educational and career aspirations. Since 2012, Jennifer has been certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator and as a Facilitating Career Development Instructor by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) since 2020. In her current role at the college, Jennifer leads the Career, Counseling, and Disability Services teams where she finds great inspiration and fulfillment. She is dedicated to serving students, alumni, as well as employers and community partners with equity and compassion. She is deeply committed to the growth and development of those she leads and meets with, fostering an environment where individuals are supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

Amy has a strong passion for higher education, as she has worked at NWTC in two different capacities throughout her career: GED/Career Pathways instructor and now a Career Advisor.  Her whole philosophy in life is to help others help themselves, whether it’s to teach students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners, or assist students and community members to find their true passion and purpose to reach their professional goals.  Amy thrives on helping others and giving them the tools that they need to be successful, and every day she is grateful that she gets to touch the lives of so many for the better.  Amy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Michigan University.

Christine is certified and trained to facilitate career development with individuals by helping them learn about themselves, learn about jobs, make career choices and plans, and then carry out those plans. She helps enhance the employability skills of individuals through resume creation, interviewing skill development, and by creating a personal brand. Christine also has experience working with Nonprofit Organizations, Event Planning, Coaching, Organizational Development, and Volunteer Management. A strong community and social services professional, Christine holds a Bachelors’ Degree focused in Management/Communication from Concordia University-Wisconsin.