Workforce Development Consulting
With an MS in Career Counseling and over 10 years in nonprofit management and higher education administration, I help organizations develop culturally-responsive workforce development and career readiness programs that prepare individuals and communities to thrive in today's rapidly changing world of work.
I specialize in developing career readiness programs for youth (12-18), young adults (18-24), and immigrant and refugee communities. I bring content area expertise in culturally-responsive and equity-driven curriculum, professional soft skills development, career exploration, experiential and project-based learning, and more.
Program Strategy &
Program Design
Capacity
Building
Teaching &
Facilitation
Clarifying program goals, developing curriculum, and operationalizing initiatives that align with organizational mission and impact.
Building staff capacity through training and professional development to support excellent and sustainable program delivery.
Facilitating engaging experiential and project-based career programming that builds trust and supports participants' career development.
Clients
I had the privilege of working with Emily Jackson while scaling our programs at Digital NEST, and her impact was transformational. She led the design and launch of our Career Services program, creating a model that not only aligned seamlessly with our existing branches but also had a profound effect on member outcomes.
What sets her apart is her ability to bring clarity to complexity. She facilitated with empathy, built trust quickly with staff and stakeholders, and guided us through the culture and capacity shifts required to roll out a brand-new program. Her strategic planning was matched by her ability to operationalize - ensuring the systems, training, and supports were in place for long-term success.
Emily is one of those rare consultants who blends big-picture strategy with on-the-ground implementation. She leaves organizations stronger than she found them, and I would recommend her to any team looking to design programs that are innovative, people-centered, and built to last.