Why ODU for Au Pair?

From Au Pair to Your Next Chapter is an online course led by a certified career coach, designed to support international au pairs feel clear, confident, and prepared for what comes next - personally and professionally - while they are still in the au pair program.

This course gives you guidance, structure, and practical tools so you can stop feeling stuck or uncertain and start moving forward with a real plan. You’ll reflect on your goals, learn how to communicate your experience, and begin building the professional tools you’ll need for your next step.

This class is designed to support you as you prepare for your next personal and professional chapter, while you are still in the au pair program.

Through guided reflection, practical tools, and real-life examples, you will gain clarity about who you are, where you are going, and how to start building your personal brand and professional essentials—including resume readiness, LinkedIn basics, and professional communication—without waiting until your au pair year is over.

The goal is for you to feel more confident, prepared, and intentional as you plan your next step—whether that means continuing your education, exploring career opportunities, returning home, or choosing a brand-new direction.

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Build Your Au Pair Skills

Your Learning Experience

This is not a boring lecture.

You will join live discussions, complete guided exercises, and build practical tools that help you connect your au pair experience to your next goals. You’ll leave the course feeling more prepared, more confident, and more clear about your next step.

Because your next chapter deserves more than “I’ll figure it out later.”

What you'll gain:

  • Personal Clarity & Goal Setting
  • Career Preparation & Professional Development
  • Personal Branding & Digital Reputation
  • Preparing for the Next Step
Continuing Education - Au Pair Class - Bianca Negrón

Program Information

This Au Pair program consists of 30 learning hours (consisting of 12 hours of live instruction and 18 hours of self-paced activities). Self-paced activities include guided reflections, practical exercises, tutorial videos, homework, and assignments. This format is designed to be flexible and manageable while you balance your au pair schedule.

You will earn 3.0 CEUs by completing From Au Pair to Your Next Chapter.

Zoom Classes (10:30 am - 12:30 pm PST)

  • Course dates: March 14, 2026; March 21, 2026; March 28, 2026; April 4, 2026; April 11, 2026

You don’t need to wait until your au pair year is over to prepare for what’s next. This class helps you start building your future now.

Register Now

This course is for you if:

  • You’re wondering: “What should I do after my au pair year?”
  • You want more clarity about your goals and future direction
  • You want support in creating a plan (not just ideas)
  • You want to feel more confident about career options and opportunities
  • You want to understand personal branding and your online presence
  • You want guidance in a supportive space with other au pairs who are also planning their next chapter

Bianca Negrón is an educator, entrepreneur, and life, leadership, and career coach with over 16 years of experience helping people navigate change, build confidence, and move forward with clarity.

Since 2017, Bianca has worked closely with the au pair community, teaching university-level classes and supporting more than 150 au pairs as they navigate life far from home, adjust to new cultures, and prepare for their next chapter. She deeply understands the questions, challenges, and decisions au pairs face during this stage of life.

A bilingual TEDx speaker and proud military spouse, Bianca knows what it means to start over, adapt to new environments, and manage uncertainty about the future. Her teaching style is practical, relatable, and designed to support international students in a clear and engaging way.

Through her work with The Au Pair Experience at ODU, and through programs like this one, Bianca helps au pairs gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools to take their next steps with intention.

Contact: bnegron@odu.edu, 787-955-9000

This Au Pair program consists of 30 learning hours (consisting of 12 hours of live instruction and 18 hours of self-paced activities). Self-paced activities include guided reflections, practical exercises, tutorial videos, homework, and assignments. This format is designed to be flexible and manageable while you balance your au pair schedule.

You will earn 3.0 CEUs by completing From Au Pair to Your Next Chapter.

Zoom Classes (10:30 am - 12:30 pm PST)

  • Course dates: March 14, 2026; March 21, 2026; March 28, 2026; April 4, 2026; April 11, 2026

You don’t need to wait until your au pair year is over to prepare for what’s next. This class helps you start building your future now.

Register Now

This course is for you if:

  • You’re wondering: “What should I do after my au pair year?”
  • You want more clarity about your goals and future direction
  • You want support in creating a plan (not just ideas)
  • You want to feel more confident about career options and opportunities
  • You want to understand personal branding and your online presence
  • You want guidance in a supportive space with other au pairs who are also planning their next chapter

Bianca Negrón is an educator, entrepreneur, and life, leadership, and career coach with over 16 years of experience helping people navigate change, build confidence, and move forward with clarity.

Since 2017, Bianca has worked closely with the au pair community, teaching university-level classes and supporting more than 150 au pairs as they navigate life far from home, adjust to new cultures, and prepare for their next chapter. She deeply understands the questions, challenges, and decisions au pairs face during this stage of life.

A bilingual TEDx speaker and proud military spouse, Bianca knows what it means to start over, adapt to new environments, and manage uncertainty about the future. Her teaching style is practical, relatable, and designed to support international students in a clear and engaging way.

Through her work with The Au Pair Experience at ODU, and through programs like this one, Bianca helps au pairs gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools to take their next steps with intention.

Contact: bnegron@odu.edu, 787-955-9000

Cost & Aid

From Au Pair to Your Next Chapter
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$250

Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.

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Refund Policy

To withdraw from a course you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu (7) days prior the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $50 processing fee will be refunded via original form of payment. There are no refunds once the class has begun. Late withdrawals of six (6) days or less before the class begins, will result in the student being charged the $50 processing fee, as well as charges for books and/or other course material fees.

Contact Continuing Education
Phone: 757-683-5650
Email: cepd@odu.edu
Address: 1105 Student Success Center, Norfolk, VA 23529