Career Identity Program Creating a Comprehensive Academic-to-Career Plan for First-Year Students @wolfpackcareer Marcy Bullock, M.S. Lori Nero Ghosal, Ed.D.

NC State University – Who are we? Over 34,000 students; 24,000 undergraduates 12 Colleges, 65 departments, 300 degree programs – Strong Engineering Focus Students from North Carolina, all 50 states, International 109 Countries Diverse, top of their high school class

Professional Development Team Marcy Bullock, M.S. Director of Professional Development Lori Nero Ghosal, Ed.D. Career Identity Coach Courtney Jones, M.S.

Identifying the Challenges 80% of all students change majors at least once before graduation (3 times average)* NC State requires students to apply to a College, declare a major, competitive Siloed campuses isolate issues when holistic resources serve students better 18-year-olds still undergoing identity development, have limited life/career knowledge and experience Unexamined expectations and assumptions compound problem * National Center for Education Statistics, Mar 15, 2013

Our Response – Career Identity Program Provides students resources to help them make connections between their identity and career pathways from day 1 Not credit bearing – less time/cost commitment, lower bar to participation College of Engineering, College of Humanities & Social Science Allows students the time and opportunity to examine their own feelings about their place in the world and how to make their personal impact through guided activities

What is it? A year-long certificate program including 6 core and 6 elective workshops for first-year students Collaboration between Academic and Student Services 4 Individual career identity coaching appointments with Career Identity Coaches Social events, celebrations and retreat to create student connections across campus

Career Identity Program: Mission To help students build meaningful careers through workshops and coaching sessions where they will identify their values, skills, and interests, make connections to high impact activities, and apply all content to their majors and career goals, thereby creating a comprehensive academic to career plan.

Learning Outcomes Students will: Engage in self-awareness; identify values, interests, personality, and skills Identify careers and majors that fit these aspects of themselves Learn about co-curricular and “high-impact” activities to complement and support their career goals Create a comprehensive academic to career plan that reflects their career identity

The Details Cohort 1: 2016-17 139 Participants Cohort 2: 2017-18 63.5% Engineering 33.5% Humanities & Social Sciences 2.1% University College Cohort 2: 2017-18 186 Participants 72.8% Engineering 19% Humanities & Social Sciences 2.1% University College 4.9% Sciences 136 student completed CIP and 97% of post-assessment respondents would recommend CIP to others.

Interlocking Support Structure for Students Advisors/Staff Academics/Faculty Career Development Center Living & Learning Villages Talk about living and learning communities as part of the structure

Career Identity Coaching Self Knowledge Knowledge of Major Career Identity Coaching Career Knowledge M Student Development

What Does It Include?

Let’s Try It! Workshop 1: Personal & Professional Values

Values Wheel

Master Academic Plan

Master Academic Plan

How confident do you feel about your choice of major? Assessment Outcomes How confident do you feel about your choice of major? 97% said the CIP provided education and support to help them develop career confidence, awareness and competence

Do you have a clear and comprehensive academic plan? 94% said the CIP helped them create a comprehensive academic plan to prepare for career pathway

Do you have a clear and comprehensive career plan?

Do you feel your career plan reflects your strengths, values, passions? 94% said CIP helped them identify and choose a major that reflects their interests, skills, abilities and passions and relate them to a meaningful career path

Career Identity Leadership Retreat 26 First and Second Year Students Peer mentoring Team Building & Leadership Activities High Ropes Course Privilege Walk Problem Solving Activities Sustainability Focus and Project

End-of-Year Celebration! Certificates Activities Student Recognitions

Expanding Career Identity Around Campus!

Career Identity Advocate Coach Training Program 15 Hours; 7 Sessions Distinctions among coaching, advising, counseling Coaching skill development (Based on ICF) Experiential review of all workshops Peer-to-peer coaching skills practice and support Toolbox of resources Pre-Assessment / Post-Assessment Certificate of Completion

CIA Testimonials I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the Career Identity Coach training.  I enjoy the activities the students complete and the training I have received from Lori. I plan to use the CIA training next year with our second year students. This is  an innovative program that other universities are not doing with their students. Thanks for the opportunity to learn more about how to work with students about their careers. - LeNelle Patrick, Academic Coach, Exploratory Studies Thanks to all of you for your generosity in inviting STS students to participate in the Career Identity Program. As we walked back to the office, Carol Ann and I talked about how thrilled we are to have this chance for our students.  -Matthew Booker, Professor Department Head M

Next Steps 2018-19 Cohort 3: Increase numbers of students to 200+ (Add 25 hours graduate student coach) Second retreat – in partnership with Inter College Transfer Distance Ed options Second CIA training with continued partnerships: Advisors and Staff from Academic and Student Services Departments Office of International Students Living & Learning Villages TRIO Fellowship Advising Office Exploratory Studies

Bring Career Identity To Your Campus! Identify stakeholders (Colleges, Career Center, First-Year Programs, Advisors) Develop curriculum (Sample tools on conference website) Hire dedicated coaches Develop counseling/coaching skill set Recruit students

Thank You! Marcy Bullock, M.S. Marcy_Bullock@ncsu.edu www.linkedin.com/in/marcybullock @wolfpackcareer Lori Nero Ghosal, Ed.D. Lori_Ghosal@ncsu.edu www.linkedin.com/in/lorineroghosal