About
Meet ellen
Ellen Weaver-Paquette is an internationally respected career counselor, Master Trainer, author, presenter, and graduate school faculty with over three decades of experience in shaping the future of career development.
why ellen?
As a career counselor, Ellen holds two advanced degrees in counseling and has extensive experience in career services and in higher education administration.
Ellen has taught graduate courses in career development to clinical mental health therapists, school psychologists, rehabilitation counselors and school counselors in training at three colleges and universities for many years. She is recognized for her depth of knowledge, insight and humor.
credentials & certifications
Ellen Weaver Paquette Is An Expert Career Development Instructor Who Provides Quality Online Courses And Webinars
- MA, CAGS NBCC, CCC
- NCDA Fellow and Master Trainer Preceptor
- Principal, Développé, LLC
- Adjunct Faculty, Counseling, Rhode Island College
Ellen and Instructor Maha in Saudi Arabia
Award from NCDA for Outstanding Service Through Board Leadership
Presenting at roundtable conference
A thank you gift from an International Client
Ellen and colleagues at NCDA conference, Long Beach, CA, 2014
A thank you gift from an International Client
Staff in Dubai FCD training session
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Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Room
About ellen
Ellen Weaver-Paquette stands at the forefront of career development, blending her roles as a counselor, Master Trainer, author, and academic with finesse. From the early days of developing a career library during her master’s program to her current stature as an internationally acclaimed professional, Ellen’s journey is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and a deep-seated passion for the field.
Her credentials, including being one of the five Master Trainer Preceptors worldwide, National Board of Certified Counselors, and Certified Career Counselor, along with successfully competing and being chosen as a National and International Career Development Conference speaker, speak volumes of her expertise. But it’s her innate skills – her humor, ability to provide clarity where there’s confusion, and the gift of making the obtuse clear – that truly set her apart.
Having taught graduate courses in career development for over 30 years, Ellen’s vast knowledge isn’t just theoretical. It’s seasoned with real-world insights, international perspectives, and a genuine desire to elevate others. Her accolades, including three awards from NCDA, are a testament to her unparalleled contributions, especially in the Middle East.
Ellen’s personal journey, marked by her triumphs over visual challenges from a young age, has imbued her with a unique ability to perceive nuances that might elude others. It’s this perspective that she brings to Career Consulting Concepts, ensuring that clients don’t just find a job, but discover a fulfilling career.
Outside the professional realm, Ellen’s soul finds solace in ballet. Whether it’s at the barre or watching from the sidelines, her love for this art form mirrors her approach to career development – graceful, precise, and always in pursuit of perfection.
Ellen at a Doha, Qatar Wind Tower after a training
Proven Success
By The Numbers
Ellen has trained over 2,000 students in FCD and FCD-I in 8 countries including the US, Canada, Qatar, Turkey, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.
number of graduate students and FCD & FCD-I that I have trained
countries to which I delivered trainings
Ellen Weaver Paquette has taught career counseling courses for 30 years to thousands of graduate students at three colleges/universities (mostly first-generation college students as undergraduates) who were preparing to assist disenfranchised populations in gaining traction in education and employment.
Her CAGS thesis examined the attributes of success through professional counseling functions for cooperative education faculty and staff in New England. Her work continues to be cited in new journal articles. She was the Guest Editor of the referred Journal of Cooperative Education and guest author. She has trained adults in workforce development in state agencies, higher education, and K-12 environments.
She has offered many FCD courses in the United States and in the Middle East (including Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Turkey, and UAE) and in Malaysia, Singapore, and Ukraine. She has trained most of the current NCDA Instructors and several now Master Trainers. She is well known for her work in career development in higher education as a Director of a Career Center, (direct contact with 2,000 students annually), as an Associate Director for a college-wide advising center (all new and transfer students direct contact with 1,500 students annually) and for her college committee work on student retention.
She has taught graduate courses in career counseling in person and online and offered career development workshops in LMI through the RI Department of Labor and Training.
Hear Ellen on The Career Confidante with Marie Zimenoff
How Family Influences Our Career Choices and Mobility
November 28, 2022
What messages did you hear about the world of work growing up? Were they about happiness, money, stability, or something else? Our family of origin has a large influence on what we see as career options and how we choose our career path. Likewise, our current family or other sphere of influence likely determines how we feel about our career and what we consider as our options. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes career development expert Ellen Weaver Paquette. Ellen will help you unpack the past experiences and emotions connected to your family’s dream for your career and how you might be influencing the career decisions of those around you. Listen in if you want to dig deeper into what you consider as your career options and where they come from or if you want to help break down patterns for yourself or others in your life.
The Career Confidante
Monday at 11 AM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Business Channel
In the past decade, theories about how we would all need to be “free agents,” in charge of our own career trajectory, have become reality. While there is a good deal of talk about this new reality, little tangible direction exists about how to thrive, not just survive, in this new workforce.
Join career and leadership development expert Marie Zimenoff as she invites you to learn what you need to know today for tomorrow’s career success. She will share the inside scoop on hiring trends, explain how to earn a promotion, and explore what hiring managers are saying across a variety of industries.
in their own words
Our Clients & Students Say It Best
STUDENT FEEDBACK
“A professional career program. Thank you, Coach Ellen and Coach Maha. Thank you to all the colleagues, you have added a lot with your contributions, keep shining.”
STUDENT FEEDBACK
“Thank you, Ms. Ellen and Ms. Maha for all that you provided. All the thanks and appreciation and respect for all your efforts during the past weeks and the remarkable development that I and the group achieved.”
student feedback
“All the thanks and appreciation to Ms. Ellen and Ms. Maha. Grateful for your contributions and for the rich information in the field of facilitating career development.”
*The statements above are unsolicited, spontaneous comments that have been translated from Arabic to English, retaining their authenticity