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Education Is Ongoing

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 24, 2015 | Comments Off on Education Is Ongoing

  Education Is Ongoing Education doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom.  Remaining current on the skills, trends, and policies of your chosen profession is an important part of the career development process.  Today I am continuing to invest in myself and my professional development by attending the Maryland Career Development Association Conference “Tradition vs. […]

Note To Self: No Excuses Today

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Note To Self: No Excuses Today

Check out this video.  My strength-based perspective calls this ‪#‎ingenuity‬ ‪#‎resourcefulness‬ and ‪#‎collaboration‬. Note to Self: NO excuses today!       Nicki Sanders is an experienced trainer, group facilitator, and program manager. She has packaged her Masters of Social Work degree and over 15 years of work experience into Packaged For Success, a training […]

Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead for College Students

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 20, 2015 | Comments Off on Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead for College Students

Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead initiates a frank discussion about what it really takes to get involved on campus and make connections to make a difference, get out of college with the skills and experience employers value, and get ahead in your chosen career field.   This conversation is best offered to the entire […]

5 Questions That Can Positively Impact Your College Experience

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 17, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Questions That Can Positively Impact Your College Experience

As tuition continues to rise, many people are questioning the value of a college education. According to census data analysis by Pew Research Center, high-school graduates, as a whole, were more likely to live in poverty and be dissatisfied with their jobs, if employed. Young adults with only a high school diploma earn 62% of […]

5 Tips for College Transfer Students

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 15, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Tips for College Transfer Students

The traditional college experience where students enter and graduate from the same institution has steadily over recent years. It is estimated that nearly one third of students change higher-education institutions. The economy, sky-rocketing tuition rates, and better marketing by community colleges are all factors. I don’t want to overlook that these transfers can also be […]

How To Help Nontraditional College Students Get To Graduation

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 13, 2015 | Comments Off on How To Help Nontraditional College Students Get To Graduation

My college success coaching helps struggling, unmotivated, unprepared students as well as thriving students GET TO GRADUATION with more than a degree. My clients GET TO GRADUATION with assistance in course and activity selection, utilization of campus resources, building a professional network, and developing a solid career plan.   Why am I so passionate about […]

Giving Myself the Birthday Gift of Business Investment

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 10, 2015 | Comments Off on Giving Myself the Birthday Gift of Business Investment

Birthdays are special. Although I believe we should celebrate life every day I also believe that we should treat ourselves on our birthday. I practice what I preach by not working on my birthday. Last year I treated myself to a 7 day Caribbean cruise and dolphin swim. This year I’m treating myself by investing […]

Celebrating My Birthday by Giving Gifts to You

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 8, 2015 | Comments Off on Celebrating My Birthday by Giving Gifts to You

Today is my birthday and I have 3 special birthday gifts for YOU!!  1.) Strategy Session Strategy Session regularly $249.00 Undergraduate Student Strategy Session regularly $189.00 Do you need new strategies to help you turn your dreams into reality? During our 50 minute Strategy Session, you and I will work together to develop creative solutions […]

Black Girls Rock Is Not Racist

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 6, 2015 | Comments Off on Black Girls Rock Is Not Racist

Racism is the hatred or intolerance of races other than your own. White supremacy believes that all non-whites are unequal and unworthy. Black people were brought to this country as property – no rights, no freedom, no love. For hundreds of years we were not considered fully human. Out of those horrific experiences came the […]