Diné College Career Education Program
The Career Education Program (CEP) is available to all Diné College students. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education-Title III Grant. The primary purpose of the CEP is to assist Diné College students with expanding their job skills and to help secure employment after graduation.
Welcome to Career Education Program
Mission Statement
The Career Education Program will promote the Diné language and culture by supporting learning and development to ensure the well-being of Diné College students by providing student internships, college and career readiness pathways, and employment.
Vision Statement
The Career Education Program will continuously develop the student internships, employment opportunities as well as the college and career pathways to make Diné College the exemplary higher education institution for the Diné people.
Natalie Denezpi – Career Education Coordinator
Email: ndenezpi@dinecollege.edu
Phone: 928.724.6861
Office: Student Success Center Room #111
I reside in Lukachukai, a place called Upper Greasewood Springs along side the beautiful Lukachukai Mountain.
Hello, my name is Natalie Denezpi, I am the Career Education Coordinator here at Dine College with the Career Education Program. As a Career Education Coordinator, I am responsible to provide and coordinate career development services for students at Diné College. Work collaboratively with the Career Education Specialist and the Career Education Advisor. I oversee individualized student career development needs. Topics are focused on career assessment, career exploration, internship and job search strategies, and career decision-making. Please feel free to contact our Career Education team located in the Student Success Center.
Christina L. Valdez (she/her) – Career Education Specialist
Email: clvaldez@dinecollege.edu
Phone: 928.724.6851
Office: Student Success Center Room #107
I am thrilled to introduce myself as Christina L. Valdez, the new Career Education Specialist at the Tsaile Campus. With a diverse background in data analysis, project leadership, and educational program development, I am eager to contribute to the growth and success of our community. Throughout my journey, I have gained valuable experiences in spearheading data-driven strategies and empowering teams, all of which have had a lasting impact on educational landscapes.
Over the past decade, I have honed my skills in harnessing the power of data to enhance program effectiveness. Recently, I earned the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, which has equipped me with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. Additionally, my role as President of the Parent Teacher Association at Tsaile Head Start has prepared me to drive initiatives that support our students’ career readiness and foster community collaboration.
Cameo Mejia – Career Academic Advisor
Email: cmejia@dinecollege.edu
Phone: 928.724.6862
Office: Student Success Center Room #109
I am the Career Academic Advisor here at Dinè College. I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona but now call Lukachukai home. I graduated from Dinè College in the Spring of 2021. I am currently working on my master’s program at NAU.
Here at Dinè College, under the Career Education Program, we assist students in expanding their job skills and help students secure employment after graduation. Throughout the semester, we will host career-building workshops, college and career fairs and assist students with career counseling. If you need help with resume writing, letter of interest, letters of recommendation, or even want to set up a mock interview, feel free to reach out to the Career Education Program in the Student Success Building.
Personnel
Email: ndenezpi@dinecollege.edu
Phone: 928.724.6861
Office: Student Success Center Room #111
Email: clvaldez@dinecollege.edu
Phone: 928.724.6851
Office: Student Success Center Rm #107
Email: cmejia@dinecollege.edu
Phone: 928.724.6862
Office: Student Success Center Room #109
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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