Grace Janssen

Background

About Grace Janssen

As the Manager of Career Services at Western Technical College, I provide leadership and supervision for all career service functions, including work-based learning, career exploration, internship and job search assistance, and employer connections. I am dedicated to fostering student success through comprehensive career services, including internship and job search assistance, career and employment events, and employer networking. I manage the Career Services budget and resources and track and evaluate performance for continuous improvement. I collect and analyze employment trends to develop comprehensive career strategies for Western students. My role also involves developing new initiatives to meet evolving needs and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to create services that promote networking and employment opportunities. My career journey has been a great example of planned happenstance, from environmental conversation work to cross-cultural programming to career coaching. If you’d like to discuss your interests or learn about Western Technical College programs, let’s connect!