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AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Empowering AmeriCorps members with tools for life after service. Chapters on self-discovery, job search, and evaluation. Financial literacy and webinars included. Icons for easy navigation.

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AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

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  1. AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SEPTEMBER 12 – 14, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA

  2. AmeriCorps Advantage: CaliforniaVolunteers Grantee Training Conference, July 2017 AmeriCorps Advantage:A Career Resource Guide for Life After AmeriCorps Andrea Weiss, Writer, Curator, Editor www.weisscareer.com Kari MacDonald, Project Lead CaliforniaVolunteers

  3. Vision • The Inspiration: The cries from members and programs • Some programs had established curriculum or subcontracted training to others--some didn’t. • Program Coordinators: They not only manage people and projects, but have now been asked to be Career Counselors. • The Solution: A Resource Guide • Assist Grantees in delivering career development and job search support as members prepare for life after service • Side Benefit: Provide an additional benefit…an “Advantage”

  4. Partners who helped make it happen: • CNCS • AT&T • AmeriCorps Alums • Input from Programs: CCC, CalServes, City Year, Birth & Beyond, and many others • The Vision Continues…Phase 2 • Financial Literacy Module • Webinars and short videos • New methods for access and delivery

  5. Career Development Process

  6. AmeriCorps Advantage: Career Resource Guide – Chapters 1-4 • Chapter 1: Introduction • How to Use Guide: Timeline and Steps • Career Self Reliance • Career Development Process • Career Fitness Test • Career Zone Account • Voice Mail and Email • Chapter 2: Know Yourself • Values • Personality • Interests • Skills • Passions • Other Considerations • 30-Second Introduction • Before You Move On • Chapter 3: Explore Options • Baker Tree of Options • Online Resources • Informational Interviews • Finding the Sweet Spot • Chapter 4: Get Focused • Decision Making Models • Goal Setting • Plan “B”

  7. AmeriCorps Advantage: Career Resource Guide – Chapters 5-7 • Chapter 5: Pursue Your Path – Job Search • Do NOT start here! • Preparing for Your Search: Resumes, Cover Letters, References, LinkedIn Profile • Launching Your Search: Networking, Job Boards, Career Fairs, Staffing Agencies • Applying and Interviewing: Customizing Documents, Interviewing, Salary Negotiation • Chapter 6: Pursue Your Path – Other Options • Further Education • Additional Term of Service • Entrepreneurship • Chapter 7: Experience & Evaluate • Professionalism • Staying Connected to AmeriCorps • Career Fitness Post-Test

  8. The Guide offers facilitated AND self-led sections Icons • Exercises • Gems • Notes • Before You Move On

  9. Appendices • Referenced throughout the Guide • Some can be used in worksheet form • Recommended Reading and lists of websites/apps

  10. AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SEPTEMBER 12 – 14, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA

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