What is your name, where are you from, what did you major in, and when did you graduate?

“My name is Colin Tetkoski and I grew up in Hartland, WI. I originally went to UW-Platteville to be a Mechanical Engineering major, but ended up graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice, with an emphasis in Corrections. I graduated from Platteville in 2018.”

Tell us about your job history after graduating

“After graduating, I was looking for jobs through Google searches and came across a job as a case manager at JusticePoint Municipal Court Alternatives Program. It lived up to my expectations for my field and helped me grow working with various population groups. While working that job, I decided to go back to school and get a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Xavier University. While attending school, I got a side job as a host with America’s Pub Quiz, before doing a student internship as a Clinical Therapist with Access Counseling Services. After the conclusion of my internship, I decided to stay with Access and continue my role as a Clinical Therapist. My main responsibilities with my job included providing mental health and substance use services to my clients. And now I am starting a new position as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Kid’s Thrive.”

What advice do you have on navigating your field?

“My advice would be to not hesitate to reach out for assistance from supervisors, colleagues, and brothers in the field.”

What advice would you give to your younger self?

“My advice would be to find out about academic clemency after leaving the College of EMS.”

How has your time in SigEp helped you in your current job?

“My time in SigEp helped me build confidence and develop support systems to navigate the career field and become an actual adult.”

What are your favorite self-care activities for when life is getting crazy?

“My favorite self-care activities are reading and painting miniatures.