Career Services

Discover Your Purpose!

Thank you to all who helped to make National Career Development Day a great success on Nov. 16, 2022

Our local and international economics and career experts were phenomenal, and have graciously allowed us to view recordings of their sessions for a limited time. Links to the recordings are below. Please note the passcodes that also need to be entered.

Today’s Economic Challenges and Navigating Your Future

♦Sam Wolkenhauer, Labor Economist, Idaho Department of Labor

Link to Recording • Passcode: nYFF6x6&

Our current economic environment is unsettled, with families stressed by the rising cost of living, affordable homes in short supply, and businesses struggling to find workers. This session will explore the causes of the current economic stresses that we are facing, and look ahead at how the turmoil can be navigated.

♦Ann Nakaska, Career Consultant, Constructive Career and Life Designs

Link to Recording • Passcode: ?F#.OzZ1

This in-depth session explores how people of all ages can prepare themselves for the opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution and align themselves with the exciting new innovations taking place in a wide variety of industries. This session is an invitation to come on an exciting journey of the future of work.

Celebrate National Career Development Day! ~NIC Assistant Director of Career Services Gail Laferriere

Students with career goals within their first year of college are 50% more likely to complete.

- Community College Completion Study, CCRC

Explore your future ♦ Light your way

Mission Statement

North Idaho College Career Services provides high quality, responsive career counseling, resources, and education to students, prospective students, and alumni, to help ensure that their education is purposeful, to assist them in choosing and achieving meaningful career and life goals, and to increase their lifelong opportunities for success.

Career Services at North Idaho College adheres to the National Career Development Association Code of Ethics, which are compatible with the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, with profession-specific guidelines for career counselors.

Discover the Career That's Right for You!

A variety of resources are offered for you in Career Services here at North Idaho College. These services are designed to help you discover the career that is just right for you. Learn about your interests, abilities and skills, values, personality, and preferred job characteristics. Then receive help exploring the vast array of career information.

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Career Goals Workshops are now provided virtually using Zoom. Sign up here. Questions? Please contact Career Services at career@nic.edu or (208) 769-7821.

Discover a Career That's Right For You

Increase Your Life and Career Options

Learn the Skills to Achieve Your Highest Goals

"The Career Services Center has been such a beneficial and valuable aspect of North Idaho College for me the past few years. I have received magnificent support and advice from both the Career Development Course, taught by Gail Laferriere; as well as phenomenal resume building advice from meeting with Karen Howell. I could not have made it to where I am in my schooling and pursuit of my career in Teaching Mathematics without the support of both of these wonderful, caring women."
- Jacqueline Carter, student

"Being a 45-year-old single dad, made me believe coming back to college to change careers was impossible, until I walked into the Career Center. I kept hearing people tell me it’s never too late. Well, ‘it’s never too late.’ I totally believe that now. Thank you to all the wonderful people I have come into contact with in the Career Center."
- Scott Widener, student

"I had attended NIC for two years before I came to the conclusion that I really didn't know what type of degree or career I really wanted to do. I had already eliminated some majors through trial and error, but I needed additional help. I went into Career Services not knowing what to expect, but I quickly found out that it was more than I had even hoped for. The staff is friendly, their insights are valuable, and they come equipped with a plethora of resources. And now, because of the aid of Career Services, with a special thanks to Gail Laferriere, I not only know more solidly what I want to do (I'm going for a degree in psychology), but I also know where to find the best colleges for my degree. NIC Career Services really does encourage you to 'Reach for the Stars.'"
- Alex Jensen, student

"While attending North Idaho College I was determined to make use of all the resources available to me. By far the most useful was the Career Services Center. Even though I knew I wanted a degree in communications, I wasn’t exactly sure how I wanted to put that degree to use. In other words, I still didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up. Gail Laferriere is an amazing counselor who gave me the tools to explore and discover how to channel my passion for helping others. Now I have a successful career myself as a workforce consultant for the state of Idaho."
- Stacey Hanlon, NIC alum

Our Staff:

Gail Laferriere, MS, LPC, NCC, CCC, BC-TMH

MBTI® Master Practitioner
(208) 769-7700
gail.laferriere@nic.edu
Assistant Director of Career Services/Counselor

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