Leslie Nguyen

About Leslie Nguyen

As the Program Specialist for Project Access, I work with Resident Services Coordinators in over 100 communities in 17 states to bring postsecondary opportunities and college and career readiness programming to youth, teens and adults. I am currently enrolled in the Certificate Program in College Advising and Career Planning at UC-Berkeley and have been completeing my practicum hours at the Emily K. Center with GamePlan: College assisted high school students with college essays, scholarships and applying for financial aid.

Experience

1. Talent Development Advisor

   Equus Workforce Solutions

   Sep 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Conduct interviews and assessments with participants and provide individualized career guidance, including skill matching, job search assistance and employment plan development.Use LMI to help customers make informed decisions about trainings, occupations and career pathways.Manage a diverse caseload of participants, providing individualized support from intake through employment retentionAddress employment barriers by connecting participants to supportive services such as training, education, transportation, or childcareMonitor participant progress through regular check-ins and adapt plans to ensure accountability and momentumMaintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in both electronic and paper case files, ensuring compliance with program and agency requirementsBuild and maintain strong relationships with employers, training providers, and community organizations to expand participant access to services and job opportunities

Education

• UC Berkeley Extension

  Certificate Program, College Advising and Career Planning

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, General/Exercise and Sports Science

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Event Planning
• Research
• Customer Service
• Event Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Team Building
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Teamwork