Evidence-Based Career Coaching is so valuable because it helps students and job seekers use data to dive deeper into their interests and personality. The process enables them to make choices that align with this data. With that resource and a coach to walk beside them they can begin to relate towards career opportunities along with setting clear goals to be successful in the path they choose to walk.

Robel Rezene
Career Coach at West Michigan Works!

Sometimes I would apply for jobs, but they would ask for qualifications I didn’t have. My Coach told me that all my qualities were there, I just needed to be more confident and go for it, and we went through the steps together. My Coach’s words of encouragement did impact me, it made me feel more confident. I went into my interview like, ‘I got this!

R.I.S.E. Up Participant

I really like the test that shows you your top jobs. It Was nice to see my traits match with the career I’m going for. The assessments showed me my weaknesses and my strengths, and my Coach helped me think about how to turn those weaknesses into strengths.

R.I.S.E. Up Participant

I met with my Coach, and we explored where I wanted and needed to be. I needed to go to school, but funding school Was challenging. The Resource Navigator helped me get funding and even helped with childcare. It Was a blessing!

R.I.S.E. Up Participant