1. GPS LifePlan Where are you going: Make a GPS LifePlan

2. Welcome! Introductions Question Activity Overview of GPS LifePlan
Online Tools
Putting your GPS LifePlan into motion

4. Why Create a GPS LifePlan?
GOALS + PLANS SUCCESS
where you are now
plan where you want to go
navigate a route to get there

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. LeadershipPlan Develop leadership skills
Participate in campus and community activities and organizations
Make social connections
Build experiences for your resume
Explore career possibilities

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Workshops Brochure 57 offered this semester Less then an hour long
FREE!
East and West Campuses
Meet other students on campus
Unlimited resources!

13. Free Food at all Workshops!
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

14. Online Resources Counselor info Pages with links
How to use online resources

15. 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

16. Creating YOUR GPS LifePlan