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

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

STEP AHEAD Website Website Link 1– STEP AHEAD AHEAD 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

Career Planning Model & Resource Map 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 Yourself STEP 2: Explore Careers STEP 3: Create a Plan & Set Goals STEP 4: Expand Skills STEP 5: Find a Job Go to the next page to find STEP AHEAD resources to help you through each of these steps.

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

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

Assess Yourself Website Link 3 – Assess Yourself In this section: 1) Learn how to evaluate your: Skills, Interests, & Work Values 2) Put it all together 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

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

Assess Yourself Workbook Activities Website Link 5 – Workbook 8

Assess Yourself Worksheets Website Link 5 – Workbook 8 page 8 page 13

Explore Careers 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 i | search

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

Career Search Tool Website Link 8 –Career Search Tool

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

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

Create a Plan & Set Goals Website Link 10 – Create a Plan & Set Goals 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. i | activity Workbook activities: Employment Planning Worksheet Job Search Schedule

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

Sample Career Plan Website Link 12– Sample Career Plans

Career Plan Timetable Website Link 13 – Career Plan Timetable

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

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

Expand Skills 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 i | search

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

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

Search Training Tool Website Link 17 – Search Training Tool 18 – Minnesota State Continuing Education

Course Search (credit & non-credit) 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

Program Search Website Link 20 – Program Search 21 – 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

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

Apprenticeship Search Website Link 23 – Apprenticeships

Find a Job 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 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

Answering Tough Questions Website Link 25 – Answering Tough Questions

Practice Job Application Website Link 26 – Practice Job Application

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

Networking, Developing Your Resume, and How to Interview Website Link 28 - Making Connections 29 – Develop Your Resume 30 – Know How to Interview Networking, Developing Your Resume, and How to Interview

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

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

Manage Your Career Website Link 32 – 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

Success Story Videos Website Link 33 – Success Story Videos

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

Resources for Career Counselors 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