Anoka Ramsey Community College

Career Counseling

• Meet The Counselors

  Jill Harrison, 763 433-1242 Rapids Campus I am blessed every day as a Counselor at Anoka-Ramsey. I most enjoy being a listening ear and connecting with students to provide support and encouragement in their life challenges and inspire them to find and follow their purpose in life.

  Liz Iverson, 763 433-1234 Rapids Campus I love being a counselor at Anoka-Ramsey because it gives me an opportunity to be a part of students’ journeys in success. I am passionate about helping students get energized and become aware of their inner strengths. I am a life-long learner and am always being taught life-lessons by the students I am blessed to work with.

  Linnea Janas, 763 433-1903 Cambridge Campus I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work as a Counselor at ARCC. As a first-generation college student who struggled with navigating the college experience I am passionate about helping students find their way in such an exciting and challenging time in their lives.

  Michelle Mucha, 763 433-1128 Rapids Campus What is so exciting about being a counselor is the different people I encounter and learn from every day. Everyone comes with different life experiences and when a student takes the step to reach out for assistance I am so appreciative to have the privilege of working with them, learning from them and helping them accomplish their goals.

• Get Connected to a Counselor

  By Phone: 763-433-1100

  Online:
  Cambridge Campus
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  Coon Rapids Campus
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  Walk-In Appointments

  Walk-in appointments are intended to be short, 15 minute appointments or for students in crisis.

  • Coon Rapids Campus: Available Monday through Thursday from 12 to 1 pm in person or by phone or zoom
  • Cambridge Campus: Based on counselor availability
  • Please call 763-433-1100 to connect for a walk-in

  For non-emergency questions or to request and after hours appointment, email counseling@anokaramsey.edu

• Career Exploration Options

  There are three easy ways to start exploring career options.

  1. Explore resources on your own using our career information and online tools for research
     
     
  2. Register for two different Career Exploration Courses:
     • CAOR 1100 Career Exploration Workshop (1 Credit) focused on self-exploration and occupational research
     • CAOR 1102 Career Exploration (2 Credits) focused on self-exploration, occupational research and job search strategies.
       
       
  3. Career Assessments are a great first step in discovering what careers might be a good fit for you. If you would like to take a career assessment, please make an appointment to meet with a counselor.
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
    The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a self-assessment tool designed to identify a person’s personality type, strengths and preferences.
  • Strong Interest Inventory Profile Report, College Edition
    The Strong Interest Inventory is a career self-assessment tool designed to measure one’s interest to help in choosing a career or college major.

• Directory Contacts

  • Counseling - MAIN
    763-433-1100
  • Dawn M Bjork-Pedersen
    763-433-1158
  • Jill Harrison
    763-433-1242
  • Liz Iverson
    763-433-1234
  • Linnea Janas
    763-433-1903
  • Michelle Mucha
    763-433-1228

• Book an Appointment

  Cambridge Campus
  763-433-1100
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  Coon Rapids Campus
  763-433-1100
  Book Now Online

  For non-emergency questions or to request and after hours appointment, email counseling@anokaramsey.edu

• Emergency Resources

  For mental health emergencies please use the following 24/7 emergency services:

  • 911
  • 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline. Text, chat or call 988 for help.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741 for free confidential help