Anne Arundel Student Career Excellence

Team Feature: Autumn Meyers

Autumn Meyers is an amazing Career Coach, working at Northeast High School to help students navigate their career paths with confidence. Being an AACPS graduate, she values being able to give back to a vital community in her own journey, “Having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the very community I graduated from is incredibly fulfilling.” Previously working with justice involved individuals assist them in transitioning back to the workforce, she has an extensive background in workforce development and job readiness. “My experience spans various career sectors, including retail, construction, human resources and social services to name a few. This diverse expertise has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to guide students through the multitude of career paths available to them,” Autumn said. Her diverse background allows her to provide valuable advice to students and their families, ensuring that they have the information and resources to make informed decisions with real world knowledge about their futures. Through building relationships and making her presence known, Autumn has been able to engage with the students. She said, “Students have started recognizing me as the animated Bitmoji character featured on my appointment flyers around the school!”

Activity Highlight

Autumn integrates career-focused discussions into her classroom lessons. For example, in her Digital Footprint class push-in, students had the opportunity to discuss the impacts of what they post on social media. She says, “I have enjoyed putting together vibrant, engaging presentations and activities for all high school grade levels.” Autumn has created workshops on interviewing, resume building, time management, avoiding burnout, and reviewing employment rights. She is planning her first career fair and finalizing a proposal for a portfolio club.

“Students can schedule one-on-one meetings with me to develop personalized career plans based on their aspirations—whether that’s college, trade school, apprenticeships or direct workforce entry. I encourage to bring a friend to these meetings, fostering peer-supported career exploration.”
Autumn Meyers
Career Coach at Northeast High School

What Advice Would You Give to Anne Arundel County Students?

Be open-minded and adaptable in your career journey! Don’t be afraid to explore the multitude of career pathways out there, do your research. Take advantage of the resources you have available now, seek opportunities to connect with industry professionals and always ask questions. Start pursuing your goals today, your future self will thank you!” – Autumn Meyers, Career Coach at Northeast High School