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For colleges and universities that put career services at the top of their strategic plans, it will become one of the most important drivers of enrollment growth as students and parents seek career outcomes as their top reason for attending. (Forbes)
And as the importance of college among young people has declined nearly 50% in the past 6 years, it is increasingly critical for colleges and universities to understand what both motivates and de-motivates students to enroll.
The two biggest drivers are:
1. College Cost
2. Workforce Readiness
Unfortunately, within workforce readiness U.S. colleges score poorly on the percentage of graduates who leave with applied work experiences and long-term projects—and today’s current students aren’t helping as they are the least working generation in U.S. history.
Hardly anyone believes college graduates are well prepared for success in the workplace. With 13% of U.S. adults, 11% of C-level executives and 6% of college trustees giving strong approvals to the work readiness of college grads, there’s clearly a lot of room for improvement. (Forbes)
But this tendency could help explain why so few students are confident they’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the job market—this at a time when it’s especially important for millennials to secure a comfortable income after college, as they’re entering a world with fewer robust safety nets, such as social security, skyrocketing housing prices and will graduate with crippling debt. (The Atlantic)
So how do we close the workforce readiness gap? Currently there are several online educational sites that feature thousands of courses and video tutorials where individuals can discover, complete, and track courses related to their field and interests. This includes but is not limited to workforce readiness courses available on demand such resume development, interviewing skills and personal branding offerings and many more… These offerings may also already be offered inhouse and available to your current student body.
But what is missing and what is often not readily available within higher learning are workplace readiness programs that allow students for deep impactful conversation on self-actualization, authenticity and self-awareness.
Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re less likely to lie, cheat, and steal. We are better workers who get more promotions. And we’re more-effective leaders with more-satisfied employees and more profitable companies. (Harvard Business Review)
Our firm offers the solution through an exclusive 3-part group coaching series:
“How do I get paid to be who I am?”
We invite students take an introspective look at their own life and career choices. With the following objectives.
To create empowering solutions for program participants and help them transition into environments where they are valued contributors to the competitive workforce.
To teach program participants the power of overcoming rejection and channeling their own individual efforts to create positive outcomes.
To reinforce the importance of execution and accountability to fulfill their individual career goals and aspirations.
In each training offering, participants will work together as partners in accountability to maximize success in their development. Participants will hold each other accountable towards producing lasting results and engage in candid dialogue about their own progress and limitations.
We minimize lecture and instead encourage participant engagement through empowering questions, hands on exercises and thought-provoking dialogue. Those that are active participants who contribute to the discussion and exhibit candor, tend to maximize the most from the experience.
After full participation and engagement, each participant will uncover roadblocks and progress made in the job search process that is often a marathon and not a sprint.
“How do I get paid to be who I am?
Feedback from the 3 part Group Coaching Series:
“Really appreciated the guidance and confidence boost that was much needed to start the job search for post-graduation.”
“It helped me reframe my career journey by forcing myself to consider some fundamental questions on what motivates me. The facilitation created a safe place even in the most vulnerable moments. I learned immensely from the program and from others’ experiences, too.”
“I loved the workshop exercises they were very cathartic.”
“Personally, it was important to me as it helped me in realizing what I have been ignoring for so long! My life now should be focused on executing my designs to get my life to where I want it to be.”
“It allowed me to truly introspect on my dreams that I have allowed to go dormant. Which was timely based on the current transitional period in my life.”
“Thank you, for sharing your story being of color and an immigrant in this new location it was satisfying find a community of like minded individuals like myself seeking to get ahead in their careers.”
“This program was beneficial to me by focusing more on the mentality of a job search rather than the physicality’s of it, which is something I didn’t focus on much before.”
“I enjoyed all of it. It was well put together, and it was nice to have a safe space to talk, and hear about other peoples experiences as well.”
“I really liked the program. Definitely different to the usual ‘huzzah’ of applying to jobs as a stepping stone in the flow chart of life. Michelle definitely brought the “why” of the soul back into job searching. Really helped me personally cause this has been a rough year!”
“It opened my eyes to several important factors of a job search outside of just the resume. It made me realize what my fears are, and how to tackle them.To teach program participants the power of overcoming rejection and channeling their own individual efforts to create positive outcomes.”
“The program made me more confident and ambitious.”
“I learned that I am not alone, and other people experience the same things that I do, and that is okay. I learned that I need to push myself harder. I also learned that I am more than capable!”
“The introspection of the exercises went well, I would change nothing!”
The group coaching program offers 3 Live Workshops (at 1.5 hours each).
Understand the role of introspection and self-actualization in the job search process.
Participants will complete personalized action plans in alignment with their career goals.
Understand ‘Partners in Accountability’ concept to ensure execution of defined goals.
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How To Get Paid To Be Who I Am
Career Development Online Course
This self-paced version of the program, reveals the most common and critical mistakes that individuals make in the job search process and provides a sensible, solution-focused framework to get paid for giving the highest expression of yourself.
Training material includes: Career Surveys, Multimedia, and PDF Downloads
Unlimited email support
Lifetime access available to course content
Online course access included with the full purchase of the Group Coaching Series.
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