Transformative Career Workshops

Networking Demystified

This fast-paced, impactful workshop teaches students the essentials of confident networking, providing tangible steps to build meaningful connections quickly.

Ideal for all college students and those preparing for college, especially first-generation students.

Delivery Format:

1-hour workshop, available for in-person and virtual delivery.

Key Benefits:

• Learn the core principles of confident networking.
• Gain practical, actionable steps to build a strong network.
• Overcome networking anxieties and build genuine connections.

Kickstart Your Career

This comprehensive 5-week program (3 sessions/week) empowers first and second-year students to leverage their college experience as a ‘career playground,’ developing essential job-hunting materials and strategies.

Primarily for first and second-year college students, particularly first-generation students.

Delivery Format: 5-week program, 3 sessions per week (1 hour each), available for in-person and virtual delivery.”

Key Benefits:

• Learn how to use your college experience to build a successful career.
• Develop professional job-hunting materials (resume, cover letter, portfolio).
• Gain confidence in your job search and career planning.
• Learn to use the B.L.I.S.S. Framework to leverage your community cultural wealth.

Curriculum Integration Consulting

Seamlessly weave professional identity and career readiness into academic coursework without sacrificing content time. As an adjunct faculty member who developed the first career development course for Seattle University’s Albers School of Business, I partner with departments to audit and adapt existing syllabi. Together, we identify natural entry points to integrate high-impact career milestones—like LinkedIn optimization, CliftonStrengths, and networking—directly into your discipline’s curriculum.

Delivery Format Options:

• Curriculum Audit: A comprehensive review of current syllabi to identify integration opportunities.
• Faculty Development Workshop: A 90-minute to half-day session (in-person or virtual) training faculty on culturally responsive career integration techniques.
• Consultation: One-on-one or departmental partnership to build custom career assignments rooted in the B.L.I.S.S. framework

Key Benefits:

• Maximize Student Value: Ensure students see the immediate connection between their academic major and their future professional mission.
• Culturally Responsive Integration: Leverage Dr. Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth theory to help faculty recognize and grade the inherent “Social and Navigational Capital” within their students.

• Proven Impact: Implement strategies that have led to a 60% increase in career confidence within a university setting

Why Work With Post College Journey?

Culturally Responsive Approach:

My workships are built on Dr. Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth theory, recognizing and celebrating the unique strengths of all students. I equip students to leverage their Aspirational, Linguistic, Familial, Social, Navigational, and Resistance Capital.

Real-World Experience:

Laurie Nilo-Klug brings over five years of experience coaching hundred of students and clients. Her background in digital marketing and higher education provides and unique perspective on career development.

Her insights have been featured in Thrive Global, ABC Washington, and Fox 5. She also developed the first career development course fo Seattle University’s Albers School of Business & Economics where students who completed the course experienced a 60% increase in career confidence.

Tangible Results:

I focus on delivering actionable strategies and tools that students can immediately apply to their job search. Our woshops lead to increased confidence, improved job-hunting materials, and stronger networking skills

Empatheic and Methodical Approach:

I create a personalized and impactful learning environment, ensuring every student feels seen and supported in their career journey.