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Sophie Powell

Senior Employment Advisor

Co-op and Career Center
National Technical Institute for the Deaf

585-475-5718
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Sophie Powell

Senior Employment Advisor

Co-op and Career Center
National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Bio

Sophie serves as senior employment advisor for the NTID Co-op and Career Center. She develops and enhances employment opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing students. She currently advises the following programs:

Applied Computer Technology (AAS/AOS), Mobile Application Development (AAS), Design and Imaging Technology (AAS/AOS), American Sign Language and Interpreting Education (BS) and Master of Science in Secondary Education (MS). She assists job seeking students prepare for co-op/internship positions and permanent jobs through advice on resume and cover letter writing, interview skill building, and other preparation techniques. She is also responsible for increasing awareness of the NTID Co-op and Career Center, student engagement and career networking through the effective use of social media outlets. Sophie has worked at RIT since 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders with an Emphasis in Interpreting.

585-475-5718