Deirdre Mitchell

Deirdre Mitchell is a self-published authoress and program specialist at BCT Partners, where responsibilities include overseeing federal grants funding actions and ensuring customer service excellence for children's school readiness. With experience as the owner and career services consultant at The Classy Partner, Deirdre focuses on professional development, resumes, and presentations. Previous roles include family advocate and male involvement manager at Vital Connections of the Midlands, trainer at ResCare Workforce Services, and workforce consultant at Midlands SC Works, where Deirdre assisted various jobseekers. Additionally, Deirdre has a background in early childhood education, having served as a parent educator and early childhood educator in urban schools. Deirdre holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Development with an Emphasis in Early Childhood from Columbia College, along with certificates in 21st Century Workforce Skills and Career Development Facilitator training.