About The Next Move

We believe that personal experiences, such as internships in a chosen career field and a meaningful relationship with a career mentor, can have a lasting impact on a student’s personal and professional journey.

The Next Move Internship Program has supported students in Pierce County with career awareness, exploration, and preparation for over 17 years. Each school year, Next Move engages over 500 students in career awareness and exploration through their Intro to Internship course where students research career pathways, build resumes, write cover letters, and practice professional networking and communication skills.

Upon completing Intro to Internship, students are placed in unpaid, credit-bearing internship experiences in the community. With over 250 different community partners, Next Move gives students first-hand experience in a career field that they hope to pursue in the future. Internship experiences also allow students to build their resumes, connect with career mentors, and ensure that they make informed decisions about their post-high education.

The Next Move Team

Alexa Folsom-Hill
Next Move Coach for Science and Math Institute (SAMI) Students
Email: afolsom@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Brady Bekker
Next Move Coach for Foss, Lincoln, Mt. Tahoma, Silas, Stadium Students
Email: bbekker@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Brittany Skobel
General Program Information, Community Partnership Coordinator
Email: bskobel@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Fonda Mongrain
Next Move Coach for School of the Arts (SOTA) Students
Email: fmongra@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Melissa Moffett
Next Move Coach for School of Industrial Design, Engineering, and Art (IDEA) Students
Email: mmoffet@tacoma.k12.wa.us