Career Planning with STEP AHEAD

1. January 29, 2018 Minnesota State CAREERwise CAREERwise Webinar Series Workforce Development Career Planning with STEP AHEAD

2. Joy Brown joy.brown@minnstate.edu CAREERwise Program Administrator and Webmaster Weblink Panel # #1– STEP AHEAD AHEAD Career Planning with STEP AHEAD - This presentation is being recorded and will be shared online.

3. Website Link 1– STEP AHEAD AHEAD STEP AHEAD Website The primary navigation aligns with each step in the career planning model. Career planning model Workbook with activity worksheets. Resources for counselors Get help at any time

4. Website Link 2– Career Planning Model & Resource Map Minnesota State CAREERwise | STEP AHEAD Career Planning Model & Resource Map Manage Your Career using the five steps below: STEP 1: Assess YourselfSTEP 2: Explore CareersSTEP 3: Create a Plan & Set GoalsSTEP 4: Expand SkillsSTEP 5: Find a Job Go to the next page to find STEP AHEAD resources to help you through each of these steps.

5. Website Link #2– Career Planning Model & Resource Map Career Planning Model and Resource Map (page 2)

6. Website Link 2– Career Planning Model & Resource Map Career Planning Model and Resource Map (pages 3 and 4)

7. Website Link 3 – Assess Yourself • In this section: • 1) Learn how to evaluate your: • Skills, Interests, & Work Values • 2) Put it all together Assess Yourself • Workbook activities: • Describe your Transferrable Skills • Match your Interests to Work Options • Describe your Likes and Dislikes • Select your Strengths • Select your Select your Work Values

8. Website Link 4 – What Are Your Work Values? What Are Your Work Values?

9. Website Link 5 – Workbook 8 Assess Yourself Workbook Activities

10. Website Link 5 – Workbook8 page 8 page 13 Assess Yourself Worksheets

11. Website Link 6 – Explore Careers • In this section: • Learn about the difference between a job and a career. Find out how formal education pays off • Learn how to research a career • Discover career options including changing careers, growing / in-demand careers, nontraditional careers, and self-employment • 4) Career Search Tool Explore Careers i | search

12. Website Link 7 – Formal Education Pays Off Formal Education Pays Off

13. Website Link 8 –Career Search Tool Career Search Tool

14. Website Link 8 –Career Search Tool Career Search Tool: Career Clusters

15. Website Link 9 –Detailed Career Profile: Wind Turbine Service Technician Detailed Career Profile: Wind Turbine Service Technician

16. Website Link 10 – Create a Plan & Set Goals • In this section: • Learn about decision making including setting realistic expectations, making career decisions, and how to disclose your criminal record. • Goal setting information: • Short-Term Goals • Long-Term Goals • SMART Goals • 3) How to make a career plan including sample career plans, timetables, and having a plan B. Create a Plan & Set Goals i | activity • Workbook activities: • Employment Planning Worksheet • Job Search Schedule

17. Website Link 11 – How to Disclose How to Disclose Disabilities and Criminal Conviction

18. Website Link 12– Sample Career Plans Sample Career Plan

19. Website Link 13 – Career Plan Timetable Career Plan Timetable

20. Website Link 5 – Workbook 8 Create a Plan & Set Goals Workbook Activities

21. Website Link 5 – Workbook Create a Plan & Set Goals Worksheets

22. Website Link 14 – Expand Skills • In this section: • Learn about job skills, transferable skills, and skills gained in prison. • See ways to develop skills and training options • Find types of college and degree options, tips for succeeding in college, and learn how to pay and apply for college • 4) Search Training Tool • Programs • Courses (Credit and Non-credit) • Adult Basic Education Providers • Apprenticeships Expand Skills i | search

23. Website Link 15 – Skills Gained in Prison Skills Gained in Prison

24. Website Link 16 – Financial Aid Eligibility for People with Felonies Financial Aid Eligibility for People with Felonies

25. Website Link 17 – Search Training Tool18 – Minnesota State Continuing Education Search Training Tool

26. Website Link 19 – Course Search • Search for both credit and non-credit courses at any Minnesota State college or university • Search by keyword, location, or subject category • Find non-credit courses that have been approved for WIOA funding Course Search (credit & non-credit)

27. Website Link 20 – Program Search21 – Minnesota State Program Search • Find programs at any Minnesota State college or university • Search by keyword, location, or subject category • Search for WIOA approved programs • Coming Soon • Program search will direct users to NEW Minnesota State program search on minnstate.edu Program Search

28. Website Link 22 – Adult Basic Education Provider List Adult Basic Education

29. Website Link 23 – Apprenticeships Apprenticeship Search

30. Website Link 24 – Find a Job • In this section: • Learn about the Hiring Process Includes practice online job application • Find specific information to help with your job search after being released including how jobs are affected by criminal records • Learn about employment realities in today’s workplace • Tips to help you network, develop your resume, and prepare for a job interview • Learn where to get job search help including services, job coaches, nonprofit agencies, disability services, and employment agencies. i | activity Find a Job • Workbook activities: • Networking • Employment References • Application with Errors • Application for Employment • What to Wear and Bring to an Interview • Sample Job Interview Questions • Discussing Your Criminal Record • Body Language • Workbook resources: • Disclosure Decisions (Disability) • Resume Cover Letter Tips • Resume Templates

31. Website Link 25 – Answering Tough Questions Answering Tough Questions

32. Website Link 26 – Practice Job Application Practice Job Application

33. Website Link 27 – Common Jobs for Newly Released Common Jobs for Newly Released

34. Website Link 28 - Making Connections 29 – Develop Your Resume30 – Know How to Interview Networking, Developing Your Resume, and How to Interview

35. Website Link 31 – Get Job Search Help Get Job Search Help

36. Website Link 5 – Workbook 8 Find a Job| Workbook Activities

37. Website Link 32 – Manage Your Career Manage Your Career • In this section: • Why it’s important to manage your career • How to overcome obstacles and setbacks as well as how to make sure you Take Care of Yourself • There is information about the cost of living and how to make a budget to help you manage your finances • Learn how to Succeed at Work • Watch videos showing how real people have overcome obstacles and achieved their career goals • Workbook activities: • How to Keep Your Job • Is Your Online Profile Hurting Your Career • Stress Reducers • How to Leave a Job on Good Terms i | search

38. Website Link 33 – Success Story Videos Success Story Videos

39. Website Link 5 – Workbook 8 Manage Your Career| Workbook Activities

40. Website Link 34 – Counselor Resources Resources for Career Counselors • Find training including a recording of this event and helpful handouts • Sign up for e-mail alerts • Find other ex-offender resources on the web • Give us your feedback