Our Story.

Compass Career & Development Services began after founder Monica Manney saw the gap in “Career Literacy” and professional development in different communities. She started by helping friends and family with their resumes. In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, our founder officially launched Compass in Syracuse, New York. Now, she travels across the country to spread career literacy and empower emerging professionals. Compass Career is dedicated to:

  • Educating people of all backgrounds from formerly incarcerated professionals to military veterans and from emerging college-level professionals to career switchers.

  • Equipping professionals of all ages and backgrounds with the confidence and knowledge to navigate their professional career informed and strategically.

  • Inspiring professionals to reach for the stars in their dreams while understanding the pathway to goals is not linear but a winding road of lessons.

Our Founder, Monica Manney

“Here at Compass Career & Development Services, our mission is to bridge the gap between access and opportunity for future and current professionals of all backgrounds.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Everywhere! We are based out of Virginia and will travel to you to give presentations or meet over Zoom to chat about your personal marketing documents

  • Yes and No. For our workshops, we serve high school aged students all the way up to near-retirement professionals. For our resume services we serve everyone! Previously incarcerated, first job, C-suite professionals, recent graduates, and more!

  • We are more than happy to meet you where you are. Meaning we take cash, checks, venmo, cashapp, Zelle among other forms of payment.

  • Yes, we do. Mark your interest on your intake form for more information. We also offer need-based discounts based on salary.

  • Of course! We don’t discriminate. Book a discovery call to learn more about our large group rates.