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Naperville, IL
Joined June 2014
Every great personal brand starts with a story. People connect with why you care. 📖 🚀 Next Step: Write 3 quick lines: The Spark (what got you into it) The Action (what you did to learn) The Goal (where you want to go) #MarketMeMonday
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Want a scenic campus on Lake Michigan with train access to Chicago internships? Enjoy nature & city life at Lake Forest College! 💡 Fun Fact: @LFCollege incoming freshmen run through the "Matriculation Gauntlet"—a cheering line of students and staff welcoming them! #FridayFinds
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Congrats to NNHS Junior Isabel Mogilinski, for being recognized as the @TCDuPage October Student of the Month! We're so proud of you! #Celebrate203
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Dreaming of UIUC Engineering? @CollegeDuPage 's Engineering Pathways program offers guaranteed transfer admission to Grainger Engineering if requirements are met. ⚡ Your Move: Learn more about this program on COD's website: cod.edu/academics/transfer/u… #ThriveAtCOD
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Big companies need logical thinkers (Operations Research Analysts) to optimize delivery times, costs, and warehouse resources. 💬 Try This: Consider taking AP Statistics next school year. #WednesdayWork
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Climate control is a multi-billion dollar industry that never goes out of style. Master heating and cooling systems in months. 🎯 Action Item: Look into HVAC certification programs at @eticampus (Willowbrook) or @UTITweet (Lisle) #BeyondTheDesk
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Active listening isn't just waiting for your turn to speak. It’s showing you actually get it. 👂 🎯 Action Item: Try the R3 Rule in group projects: Repeat key facts Reframe their point Respond with your idea People love working with great listeners! #MarketMeMonday
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Looking for top health science & media programs set in scenic New England? High-energy career prep starts at @QuinnipiacU! 💡 Fun Fact: Sleeping Giant State Park sits right across the street, so students can hike up to the stone tower between classes! #FridayFinds
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Spending time during today's Institute with @nchsparc & @NCHSstudentserv walking through a college app case study with the amazing Kat from @SLU_Official ! #BetterTogether
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Are you planning on applying to @CollegeDuPage this fall? Confused or overwhelmed with the process? Don't worry - COD Admissions is here to help! 🎯 Action Item: Visit the Admissions YouTube Channel for resources & tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCrE2uOx… #ThriveAtCOD
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Love healthcare AND business? Health Services Managers keep major hospitals and medical groups operating smoothly. ⚡ Your Move: Ask if you can shadow an administrator at a nearby outpatient clinic. #WednesdayWork
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Love the water and extreme environments? Commercial divers perform underwater construction and repair for serious pay. 💬 Try This: Research underwater welding academies like DIT (WA) or CDA (FL). #BeyondTheDesk
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You have a superpower you might not even notice yet. ⚡ 💬 Try This: Ask 3 friends, teachers, or mentors today: "What’s 1 strength you think I’m really good at?" You might be surprised by what they see in you! #MarketMeMonday
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Worried about getting stuck in a huge lecture hall? Small-school vibes mean real community from day 1! Check out St. Norbert College 💡 Fun Fact: Every summer, they host "Knights on the Fox," a free outdoor concert series right along the scenic Fox River shoreline! #FridayFinds
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What if you could get paid while earning your degree? Project Hire-Ed at @CollegeDuPage connects you directly with local employers looking for fresh talent. ⚡ Your Move: Check out the Project Hire-Ed page for more info: cod.edu/project-hire-ed/inde… #ThriveAtCOD
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Every app, video game, and smart device requires Software Engineers. High salaries and endless remote flexibility! 🎯 Action Item: Build and host a simple personal website on GitHub. #WednesdayWork
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Elevator installers and techs are among the highest-paid trade professionals out there. Learn hydraulics, electrical, and mechanics on the job. 🚀 Next Step: Research NEIEP & Chicago Local 2 Union: neiep.org/ #BeyondTheDesk
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Your personal brand isn't just what you do—it’s how you work. 🧭 🎯 Action Item: Pick 3 core words that define your work style (e.g., Organized, Curious, Calm Under Pressure). Write them down and let them guide your next project. #MarketMeMonday
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Want world-class research opportunities, NYC access, & top-tier STEM programs? Then check out @stonybrooku (stonybrook.edu/) 💡 Fun Fact: Every spring, students race makeshift cardboard boats in the iconic Roth Pond Regatta youtube.com/watch?v=NbNtb5nY… #FridayFinds
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Don't want to wait 4 years to start your career? @CollegeDuPage certificate programs can get you workforce-ready in 12 months or less—often for a fraction of the cost. ⚡ Your Move: Check out what COD has to offer: cod.edu/academics/areas/care… #ThriveAtCOD
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