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Create a strategic GPS LifePlan to set goals, make career decisions, manage finances, enhance skills, and develop personally and professionally. Participate in workshops for guidance, resources, and incentives to shape your path to success.
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Why Create a GPS LifePlan? • GOALS + PLANS SUCCESS • where you are now • plan where you want to go • navigate a route to get there
LearningPlan • Assess what kind of student you are • Discover your learning style • Connect to the various academic support services on campus • Improve your study skills • Understand how high school is different than college • Enhance your computer literacy
EducationPlan • Select the appropriate courses • Choose your appropriate credit load • Track your academic progress towards program completion • Develop a transfer plan or other educational goals
PersonalPlan • Learn about relationship building and communication styles • Consider your ‘family life’ goals • Set a plan for your health and fitness • Create a plan for managing stress • Deepen your awareness of your personal values and identity
LeadershipPlan • Develop leadership skills • Participate in campus and community activities and organizations • Make social connections • Build experiences for your resume • Explore career possibilities
FinancePlan • Cover all of your various college expenses • Develop a personal budget • Set lifelong financial goals • Consider future lifestyle goals as part of your career decision making process
WorkPlan • Make a successful transition from Century College • Build effective resumes and cover letters • Improve your interviewing skills • Gain job seeking skills • Develop an on-line portfolio • Consider options for part-time employment, internships and service learning
CareerPlan • Think about who you are and what you want to become • Make a decision about your program or major • Bring a focus to your EducationPlan • Learn goal-setting and decision-making • Take action CareerPlan Steps: Step One: Assess Yourself Step Two: Explore Careers Step Three: Explore Educational and Training Options Step Four: Make Decisions and Set Goals
Workshops • Brochure • 57 offered this semester • Less then an hour long • FREE! • East and West Campuses • Meet other students on campus • Unlimited resources!
Incentives Free Food at all Workshops! Weekly Quiz Drawings 1 Workshop: Completion Certificate Invitation to GPS LifePlan Reception 3 Workshops: GPS LifePlan Padfolio 7 Workshops: GPS LifePlan Completion Plaque Enter Drawing for Tuition Credits
Online Resources • Counselor info • Pages with links • How to use online resources
Goals • Middle circle: Main Goal • Outside circles: Sub goals to achieve main goal • Objectives: HOW YOU ARE GOING MEET THE GOALS YOU HAVE SET? S - Specific M - Measurable A - Attainable R - Realistic T – Tangible