Geographically based in Philadelphia, the Career Acceleration Network ( CAN ) is a career coaching service that promotes career management through customized strategic acceleration plans. Established in 2005 by Karen P. Katz, more than 400 professionals have worked with CAN professionals representing a variety of industries and career levels. Since its inception, the Career Acceleration Network has adhered to the belief that career success is a process. CAN promotes collaboration and a personal approach when partnering with clients to help them claim ownership of their long-range career goals. Wherever possible, personal meetings are a part of the process; these supplement scheduled telephone conferences and responsive e-mail communication. A customized career acceleration plan is developed for each client a plan that is customized to meet specific needs, whether the client is located in San Francisco, Newtown, or Princeton. Karen P. Katz, founder of the Career Acceleration Network, has a track record of success as a creative career strategist, a.k.a. a career coach and career counselor with her hand on the pulse of the workplace. With extensive experience in both the educational and private sector, Karen has developed a deep expertise in career planning and development through her past positions as the manager for an educational sales business, as well as HR Manager and Operations Supervisor with three manufacturing companies. She has worked in corporate outplacement, and managed a career development program targeted toward the needs of women. She is an avid cyclist, and an active participant in local and global activities that support sustainability. Karen started in the field of career development in 1975 as a job developer and career counselor. More than 60 candidates were placed in technical/professional level jobs within a 12-month period. Her success in preparing candidates and facilitating placements led to an offer with Kenworth Truck Co. ( div. of PACCAR ) as a recruiter and Personnel Specialist. In this role, Karen recruited and filled positions in a wide range of fields, including engineering, finance, sales/marketing, and operations. Karen was later recruited by Sunshine Biscuits, ( now part of Kellogg ), where she was able to integrate her hands-on labor relations knowledge with her experience in recruitment, selection, and training as the Area Personnel Manager.
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