The following workshops will help guide participants with 21st Century Employability Skills, Pre-Employment Awareness, Employer Expectations, Job Retention, and best practices for Interviewing for a position.
Career Exploration
Gustine intro.pdfOctober 2nd, 2023; 9am-11am:
October 9th, 2023; 9am-11am:
Attendance/assignment goals-Last weeks work
(Maria P database registration)
Discover Your Personality Type Greg: E(53%) S(22%) T (9%) J((9)
Purpose of Work (16min)
Don't find a job, find a mission (13 min)
How to unlock your authentic career: (10 min)
October 16th, 2023; 9am-11am:
LinkedIn Learning – Motivations, Priorities, and Preferences
Career Priorities and Preferences (Discussion)
Explore and Assess (Discussion)
Career Priorities (Assignment)
Preferences (Assignment)
November 13th, 2023; 9am-11am:
EMPOWER presentation
Personal Qualities
December 4th, 2023; 9am-11am:
DOR presentation
Finish Presentations
December 11th, 2023; 9am-11am:
Group Activity: Partner with the person next to you and tell your story: "Tell me about yourself."
Who you are
What skills/education you have
Why you want to work here/ Why should I hire you
December 18th, 2023; 9am-11am
https://collegiategateway.com/improve-your-decision-making-use-the-zig-zag-mod
Group Activity: Partner with the person next to you and tell your story: "Tell me about a time you had to Collaborate"
What Happened- Set the stage
How did you collaborate? - Tell me the story
What was the outcome?
Leadership handout-Self Assessment
January 22nd, 2024; 9am-11am:
Workplace Skills
March 18th, 2024; 9am-11am:
Initiative (10min)
Watch: Transition-https://www.linkedin.com/learning/florent-groberg-on-finding-your-purpose-after-active-duty/start-by-taking-initiative?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=91280338 (4 min)
Success at Work – TAKING THE INITIATIVE AT WORK (3m 58s): https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsNokG73-kE (4 min)
Take initiative at work for newcomers: https://www.youtube.com/embed/F45Mw6LB4XI (2 min)
What is initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Cn30VRmXkn0 (2 min)
Group Activity: Partner with the person next to you and tell your story: "Tell me about a time you had to take initiative."
What Happened- Set the stage
How did you take initiative? - Tell me the story
What was the outcome?
March 25th, 2024; 9am-11am:
Customer Service
1. Watch the LinkedIn Learning Course Videos
Customer Service Foundations (1h 22m): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/customer-service-foundations-2018?u=91280338
2. After completion of the entire course: “Start Exam”
3. Submit Certificate of Completion by emailing it to gfriedman@mcoe.org
Job Preparation
April 8th, 2024; 9am-11am:
Values/Work Ethic
Assignment: Choose one case study from the Case Study Discussion pdf: Chapter One, Two, Three, or Four and answer the questions for the case study of your choice. Your answers should be well thought out and in full, complete sentences. For examples of how your completed assignment should look, please refer to the Sample Answers pdf.
Effective Job Searching
Watch LinkedIn Learning Videos:
Finding Jobs You Want (2m 18s): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/finding-a-job/finding-jobs-you-want?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=91280338
Tailoring Your Approach (2m 7s): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/finding-a-job/tailoring-your-approach?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=91280338
What If I Was Fired or Laid Off? (2m 57s): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/finding-a-job/what-if-i-was-fired-or-laid-off?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=91280338
Reentering the Workforce (1m 58s): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/finding-a-job/reentering-the-workforce?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=91280338
Switching Roles or Industries (2m 35s): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/finding-a-job/switching-roles-or-industries?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=91280338
Always Be Job Hunting (1m 8s): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/finding-a-job/always-be-job-hunting?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=91280338
Mental Attitude When Job Hunting (4m 22s): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/handling-workplace-change-as-an-employee/mental-attitude-when-job-hunting?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=91280338
April 11th, 2024; 9am-1pm: West Side Job Fair at Los Banos Fairgrounds
April 15th, 2024; 9am-11am:
cont. Effective Job Searching
Hiring Events
Job Fair Advice: How to Use Your 5 Minutes to Get an Interview (3m 51s):https://youtu.be/LI_WmATfgFg
Hiring Events: What to Know Before You Go! (1m 11s):https://youtu.be/ImvXosJg7D4
How to Perform Company Research
Assignment- Research a company you would to potentially work for and submit a short response covering the following topics.You can submit a written response, or a video response. Do they have a website? Social Media accounts? Can you find news articles on the company? How many employees do they have? How many locations do they have, and where are they located? What are the companies values and culture like?
How to Identify Potential Positions
Assignment – Optional
April 22nd, 2024; 9am-11am:
Application Process
1. Watch Individual LinkedIn Learning Videos
The application process and trends (5m 9s):
Completing the application form (5m 3s):
How To Apply For A Job Online (And ACTUALLY Get An Interview) (13m 35s):
1. Create an account on EdJoin
2. Under My EdJoin, select “Print Profile”. Save information as a PDF.
3. Submit PDF via email.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (11minutes)
Job Description (Discussion)
Resume/Cover Letter- Watch Big Interview Videos: “Resume & Cover Letter Writing” Videos
April 29th, 2024; 9am-11am:
Intro: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uo0KjdDJr1c?t=2s
Interviewing lesson
May 6th, 2024; 9am-11am:
Mock Interviews
May 20th, 2024; 9am-11am:
Final
Report/Discussion on your program discussion
Other Topics- Chat GPT
