Santa Fe College Plus 50 Program Started in 2009 Focus on Community Outreach for Plus 50 individuals Offering support through: o Educator Prep Institute (2009) o Community Education workshops (2009-present) o Career and Technical Education fairs, tours and info sessions (2009- present)
Career Changer Fairs o Over 250 people attended the 2 sessions o Over 40 Fast Track and Degree programs represented at the fair. o Referrals to individual advisement sessions and college services o Student speakers o Follow up after the Fairs
Career Changer Follow Up Individual advisement sessions Career guidance Registration assistance Financial Aid referrals Admission and enrollment tracking
Community Education Classes Specialized classes for Plus 50 students o Financial and Estate Planning o Computers o Arts o Current Events
Career Changer Workshops Navigating the College Experience (upcoming) o Designed for students returning to college o Financial aid Q & A o Focused on educational opportunities and resources Interview Refresher Workshop (upcoming) o Offering interviewing tips and strategies o Role-play scenarios Resume Writing for Career Changers o Focused on Career Changers over age 50 o Participants ranged from persons seeking work to those wanting to update their resumes
Career Changer Tours Focused on specific Career and Technical Education Programs o Business, Health, Building Construction o Tour of Facilities with program advisor o Tour of laboratories and classrooms