Jessica McKenna

Jessica is an Employability Adviser in the Careers and Employability Services at the Open University. She successfully completed a BA (Honours) English Literature and Drama and Theatre Studies degree followed by a primary education Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Jessica was a former primary school teacher and decided early on in her career that she wanted a change in direction.

After deciding to leave teaching, Jessica worked for a Further Education college and then decided to go travelling to explore and learn more about the world and different cultures. On her return, she planned to seek a role that still remained within education, but with the plan to eventually seek a role in careers support.

Jessica has been with the Open University for five years starting in Student Recruitment then Student Support and now as a member of our careers service. Since finishing her undergraduate study, Jessica has completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and is currently working towards a Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice.

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