Careering for Youth: The Online Coaching Edition is a complete career exploration course designed especially for high schoolers, teens and young people. Consider, are you asking yourself any of the following questions:
- “Where do I even start?”
- “Am I on the right track?”
- “What can I do now that will help me find my dream career?”
- “What summer jobs, programs or internships should I look into and apply for?”
- “Should I attend a liberal arts college, vocational training institute or trade school?
- “Who can help me figure out the right career and where do I find resources?”
- “What do I do if I’ve never had a real job?”
- “How can I use my past jobs to help my future career?”
…and so on.
If so, the Careering course can answer these and other critical career questions. Based on the award-winning book Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career, this comprehensive course offers a practical way to explore, experience and eliminate possible career paths. Course facilitator and Careering coach Tamara S. Raymond supports youth by guiding them through a personalized, intimate exploration of what resonates most with them, as well as identifying their unique talents and skills to make a difference and serve as contribution. Young people will walk away with greater understanding of their career big picture; resources they already have and others they can explore; new career interests and passions; possible job opportunities; and much more. The seven-session self-paced downloadable course includes corresponding worksheets and guide sheets. For more information about Careering or for additional resources, visit www.imcleaders.com.
Session One: Your Interests, Talents and Skills
Session One begins with an in-depth introduction to the course as a whole, including key tips to optimize your success. You’ll take a closer look at where you want to be and what you’re drawn to, exploring these questions through Delving Deeper exercises. Course facilitator and Careering coach Tamara S. Raymond guides you through painting your unique big picture and vision; looking into your personal hobbies and school-related interests; and then wrapping up with a fun fact about you. You will walk away from this session with a clear understanding of your careering goals as well as those career interests you’re most passionate about—sometimes surprisingly not even realizing what that is. Customized downloadable worksheets accompany Session One that allow you to record your discoveries, thoughts and ideas.
Session Two: Extra-Curriculars & Your Career Options
Session Two features a fun exploration of what extracurricular activities you participate in; which ones you may want to explore; and how that may relate to a possible career interest. Course facilitator and Careering coach Tamara S. Raymond helps you look at extracurriculars both in and outside of school. She walks you through a series of Delving Deeper exercises, that cover such areas as: school clubs; community activities; independent study; summer camps; college immersion programs; seasonal employment; and entrepreneurial competitions, to name a few. The session wraps up with a fun fact about you. You will walk away from this session with a defined list of career options that you’ve been able to identify and narrow down for yourself. Customized downloadable worksheets accompany Session Two that allow you to record your discoveries, thoughts and ideas.
Session Three: Key People, Place & Event Resources
Session Three focuses on identifying your people, place and event resources and how each can benefit you in your career exploration. Course facilitator and Careering coach Tamara S. Raymond walks you through a series of Delving Deeper exercises to uncover your resources that include friends; school professionals; community; online bulletin boards; internet resources; and recruiting events, among others. There is also a special section addressing important tips on social media safety and conduct. The session wraps up with a fun fact about you. You will walk away from this session with a defined list of resources you can use to further your career exploration. Customized downloadable worksheets accompany Session Three that allow you to record your discoveries, thoughts and ideas.
Session Four: The Power of Networking
Session Four looks at the importance of networking in your career exploration. Course facilitator and Careering coach Tamara S. Raymond offers insight into the reasons for and benefits of networking. She also covers two main types of networking, formal and creative; and introduces the concept of informational interviewing as one key way to have your network work for you. She guides you through Delving Deeper exercises to help get you there. The session wraps up with a fun fact about you. You will walk away from this session having practically applied your new networking knowledge to enhance your career exploration. Customized downloadable worksheets accompany Session Four that allow you to record your discoveries, thoughts and ideas.
Session Five: Applying for Your Jobs
Session Five shifts from career exploration to actionably applying for jobs that you’ve narrowed down. Course facilitator and Careering coach Tamara S. Raymond starts with sharing general tips and information on identifying internships and jobs that appeal to you. Delving Deeper exercises help you transition into the actual process of applying itself. What’s more, the session offers recommended tips and quick notes on creating your resume; cover letter; reference list and online applications—even if you feel as if you’ve never had a real job. The session wraps up with a fun fact about you. You will walk away from this session having applied to jobs and internships that you’ve handpicked, based on the personalized career exploration you’ve accomplished in the first four sessions. Customized downloadable worksheets accompany Session Five that allow you to record your discoveries, thoughts and ideas.
Session Six: Interviewing
Session Six showcases the ins and outs of job interviewing, beginning with a thorough introduction and all it entails. Course facilitator and Careering coach Tamara S. Raymond covers
in detail everything to do with interviewing, from what to do before, during and after; when you’re online or videoconferencing; to how to dress, behave and conduct yourself. Delving Deeper exercises also offer you interview questions and practice. The session wraps up with a fun fact about you. You will walk away from this session better informed and having more confidence once you have applied for jobs and are called in for your job interviews. Customized downloadable worksheets accompany Session Six that allow you to record your discoveries, thoughts and ideas.
Session Seven: Once You’re Hired
Session Seven affords you dozens of tips, fyi’s and quick notes to use once you’ve secured your job or internship and have begun working. Course facilitator and Careering coach Tamara S. Raymond guides you through practical and important insight and information that you can employ. Delving Deeper exercises center around reflection and thought based on your experience on the job, without a need for downloadable worksheets. The session wraps up with a fun fact about you. You will walk away from this session understanding how to make sure you’re clear on what your manager expects and how you can make the most of your new employment or internship.