Through a 10-day, 60-hour career guidance class, the New Choices Career Development Program benefits individuals in transition by giving them the skills and resources to succeed. Students are trained in job seeking, interviewing, and résumé writing. They learn the value of self-esteem, effective communication styles, and stress management. Students are introduced to resources in the community that help with housing, legal, and medical issues. After completing the course, students are eligible for scholarship funds to pursue short-term education. Students also receive continued guidance from the dedicated New Choices staff long after graduation. All of these elements help us to propel women and men in transition toward a prosperous future.

New Choices Director, Tricia Nabors

With a passion for empowering women and men to achieve their goals of self-sufficiency and financial independence, Tricia Nabors is a dedicated Executive Director who works tirelessly to improve the lives of others.

Tricia joined New Choices in 2004 for a pilot program initiated by Franklin and Marshall College. In 2011 she was promoted to Executive Director after her predecessor retired.  Tricia’s experience with providing career counseling, coaching, and psychotherapy, has given her a unique perspective in the development and delivery of successful programs to help women-in-transition. In addition to the New Choices Career Development Program, she also supervises the Grow and New Beginnings programs.

Since her directorship, she has served as co-president of the Pennsylvania Women Work (PAWW), an organization that oversees and administers grants to the New Choices programs statewide. She was a committee member of the Lancaster Osteopathic Organization and served as a member of the International Coach Federation.

Tricia earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology at Millersville University and the designation of Certified Professional Coach from the College of Executive Coaching. A native of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, Tricia has lived in the Lancaster area over 15 years. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.