(Goals + Plans = Success) Scenarios for Application and Discussion Prepared by Michele Jersak, Century College Counselor and MnSCU GPS LifePlan Coordinator

Program Components www.gpslifeplan.org Website eFolio Campus Activities Curriculum Integration Student Success Day Student-Faculty Interaction Emphasize that this is a comprehensive program that includes both online and in-person components. The website was designed to be a resources for faculty, including counselors, and staff to use in their work with students as well as to provide guidance to a student user to work on their own. www.gpslifeplan.org

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Scenario 1 – Claire K. Displaced homemaker after 15 years of marriage Location: Metropolitan Area, MN Age: 35 Previous education: GED and 10 semester credits earned in her early 20’s Dependents: Son (6 yrs) Transition Needs: Situational Readjust to a new budget Determine resources to finance education Seek funding for after school day care Needs more affordable housing and transportation Requires legal resources for pursuing child support Scenarios – imagine this student came to you. This is how the GPS LifePlan can help in their given situation. Educational and Career Assess how her interests, values, skills, and personality align with various fields Explore labor market needs and job opportunities in the Metro Area Research which education programs prepare her for the chosen career path Determine how previous credit applies toward her chosen education path

GPS LifePlan Resources for Claire CareerPlan: Career assessments CareerPlan: Career exploration CareerPlan: Exploring education options EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Transfer information for credit review EducationPlan: Time management FinancePlan: Create a budget FinancePlan: Financing options for her education LeadershipPlan: Leadership style assessment PersonalPlan: Child care options PersonalPlan: Housing resources PersonalPlan: Legal resources

Scenario 2 – Danny T. U.S. Army Veteran (Five Years Service) Location: St. Cloud Age: 28 Previous education: High school diploma and military training Dependent: Spouse and Daughters (2 and 5 yrs) Transition Needs: Situational Returned from service working as automotive production supervisor past 4 years Currently laid off, has wife, two children, and mortgage – needs retraining Eligible for unemployment benefits and has severance package Severance package includes 6 months training benefit Needs to explore other state, federal, and VA displaced worker/training programs Educational and Career Investigate what and where are the job opportunities in the St. Cloud area Explore educational programs closely related to his military/professional experience Determine where to get maximum education credit for military/professional work Struggles with test anxiety – needs to explore strategies

GPS LifePlan Resources for Danny CareerPlan: Career networking CareerPlan: Training options CareerPlan: Exploring education options EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Transfer information for credit review EducationPlan: Test preparation and anxiety FinancePlan: Veteran’s benefits FinancePlan: Seeking financial help LeadershipPlan: Leadership philosophy PersonalPlan: Grief and loss PersonalPlan: Managing stress PersonalPlan: Change and resiliency

Scenario 3 – Sonja S. First semester student Location: Duluth, originally from St. Paul Age: 18 Previous education: Recent high school graduate Dependent: None Transition Needs: Situational Having roommate difficulties Has many questions about relationships Has been feeling lethargic and unmotivated after the first 10 weeks of the term Parents financial situation has changed and so she needs to find a PT job Feeling home sick and missing her hometown community Educational and Career Is undecided – needs to learn more about herself and explore her options Decide which classes to take next semester even though she is undecided Struggling with her academics, needs to learn more about academic support, learning styles, and study skills

GPS LifePlan Resources for Sonja S. CareerPlan: Exploring education options CareerPlan: Job postings CareerPlan: Resume and interviewing EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Study skills and strategies EducationPlan: Learning styles assessment FinancePlan: Financial aid FinancePlan: Tax related benefits LeadershipPlan: Campus involvement PersonalPlan: Roommate tips PersonalPlan: Managing stress PersonalPlan: Depression screening test

Scenario 4 – Stephen College Athlete: Transfer student Age: 21 Previous education: High Diploma and has transfer credits for three other schools Transition Needs: Situational From Bemidji originally and was recruited to out-of-state university on an athletic scholarship – did not like being out of state Completed some online courses, struggled but wants to take more Needs to seek resources to finance education Undecided in career and major In a serious relationship but having difficulties Would like to further develop leadership skills – enjoys leadership roles Educational and Career Assess how his interests, values, skills, and personality align with various fields Research which education programs prepare his for the chosen career path Determine how previous transfer credits applies towards chosen degree

GPS LifePlan Resources for Stephen CareerPlan: Career networking CareerPlan: Exploring education options EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Transfer information for credit review EducationPlan: Online Learning Skills FinancePlan: Financial Aid FinancePlan: Scholarships LeadershipPlan: Leadership philosophy LeadershipPlan: Leadership resources PersonalPlan: Managing stress PersonalPlan: Personal relationships PersonalPlan: Change and resiliency

Small Group Discussion How might you use the GPS LifePlan in the work you do with students or others?

Small Group Discussion How might the GPS LifePlan be used on an institution or organizational level to better serve the needs of your students or clients?

Small Group Discussion What resources (staff, finances, services, programs, etc.) could be leveraged at your institution or organization to support the use of this program?

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