This site has been created to provide resources and information for anyone seeking career guidance. The information shared is not sponsored. I admit that based on my education and professional experiences that I do have preferences and biases, and I have included the career services that I provide when relevant. I encourage you to educate yourself on your options and decide what best will serve your needs.
Vicky Payne - About Me
Counselor
I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and I own and operate a private career counseling business, VP Career Exploration. VPCE's goal is to work one-on-one with clients to provide them with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make their own well informed and thought out decisions to guide their future education and career.
Educator
I am an Adjunct Professor at a community college teaching several different classes focused on helping students navigate their college experience and make informed education and career choices for their future.
Author
I wrote the soon to be published Career Compass: Navigating Career Exploration to provide an affordable and self-directed guide for those who desire assistance with their career choices.
Counseling Credential
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Education
Vocational Rehabilitation
Masters of Science
University of Wisconsin-Stout - Menominee, Wisconsin
Cognitive Science, emphasis in Psychology
Bachelors of Art
Occidental College - Los Angeles, California
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor, College Success Department
Johnson County Community College - Overland Park, Kansas