Career Center hosted training on Career Coaching

Ten Cincinnati State faculty and staff members completed training workshops on how to be effective career coaches for students.

Participants in the training hosted by the College’s Career Center included (photo above, from left) Chyna Williams, Scott Holubetz, Mindy Piles, Hannah Held, Wade Rhoades, Tara Sword, Leslie Hamilton, and trainer Riley O’Grady. (Not pictured: Jessica Geraci, Sarah Leggesse, and Kristine Topmiller.)

The half-day workshops on Dec. 15, 16, and 17 focused on creating a standardized approach for career coaching, using techniques like powerful questioning, listening, and creating career insights.

The training was led by Riley O’Grady, CEO/Founder of Valiant, a consulting and training organization focused on career services and workforce development.

Valiant has conducted training for Cincinnati State in the past and also works with Cincinnati State’s Upward Bound program.