Academy students, you’re not alone! Every student is paired with our amazing professional Career Coach to help you be your best self. They’ll help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, review and revise your resume, and provide you with introductions to companies you are interested in working with.
After you complete your course, your Career Coach will help you apply for jobs that meet your specific interests and skills. They also work directly with our vast network of employers to find specific job opportunities for BuildStrong Academy alumni.
Kristin Davenport
Kristin is a native Coloradan who graduated from the Art Institute of Colorado with a Culinary Arts degree, and can tell you all about making a shift in career paths. She has spent much of her career working in Corporate America as a recruiter for several Fortune 100 Companies (IBM, Comcast, UnitedHealthcare), before dedicating her time to working with the City and County of Denver on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant where she worked with employers all over the Denver Metro area to find the youth of Denver sustainable employment.
Kristin has been a recruiter in the construction field for the last several years and has a deep passion for what she does; assisting BuildStrong Academy students/graduates with networking, resume building, interviewing skills and making introductions to the many employers in the Academy’s premiere Employer Network.
Sam Fowler
Although raised in Colorado, Sam spent most of the last 14 years outside of the United States living, learning, and working in Switzerland, Ireland, and France. With an academic background in International Relations and professional background in policy work, education, and trade, Sam also has a deep passion for community. From a young age, he has been a volunteer and activist, advocating for equitable education, housing, worker’s rights, and more. At Buildstrong Academy of Colorado, Sam intends to marry his professional expertise and passions in a way that gives the students their best shot at success.
Outside of work, Sam can be found in the gym training as a powerlifter, running tabletop games for his friends, or at home with his partner and their two cats. He has a deep love of sports, community organizing, and every kind of food.
Looking to Connect?
Contact our Career Coaches at careercoach@bsacolorado.org
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