1. Chapter One: Thrive
Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3rd edition Professor Koledoye

2. In this chapter you will learn
The relationship between your education and the new global economy
What skills employers are seeking
The truths about career college success
The differences between high school, college, and career
The nuts and bolts of goal setting
SLO 4.2 Write and prioritize short-term and long-term goals related to your time at Houston Community College.

3. In groups of three, create a list to answer the following question.
What skills do employers want?

4. What Do Employers Want? Versatile knowledge and skills
Computer literacy
The ability to learn new skills quickly
Accuracy
Attention to detail
Self-confidence
Tact
Humor
Character

5. Essential Cornerstones for Success
Seek excellence as a communicator
Become a desirable employee
Practice loyalty and trustworthiness
Walk with confidence and make bold decisions
Use critical thinking skills
Manage your priorities well
Multiply by multitasking
Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Robert M. Sherfield & Patricia G. Moody, Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, 6th Edition, Chapter 1, Slide 3

6. Essential Cornerstones for Success Cont.
Stay current and build transferable skills
Continue to get experience and education
Avoid internet and social media blunders
Watch your credit rating
Remain open minded
Practice accountability
Polish your human relation skills
Pg. 6 Figure 1.1

8. Education, Pay, & Unemployment Statistics of Full-time Workers, 25 and over
Unemployment Rate
Education Level
Mean Earnings
2.4%
Professional Degree
$146,659
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
$116,305
4.0%
Master’s Degree
$87,913
5.40%
Bachelor’s Degree
$68,812
7.0%
Associate’s Degree
$49,835
9.2%
Some college
$47,484
10.3%
High School Graduate
$39,937
14.9%
Less than H.S. Graduate
$30,958
Dept. of Labor, 2009 (pg. 13)

9. In groups of three answer this question
How is college different from high school?

10. Basic Truths about College Success
#1. Success is about choices, sacrifices, and intelligent transitions #2. Your education is a two-way street #3. You’re in charge here- Self-motivation and - responsibility required -no “victim mentality” allowed p. 16

11. Basic Truths Cont.
#4. Self-management will be your key to success #5. This is not high school (see pgs ) #6. Eliminate “This isn’t Harvard” syndrome

12. Life line
Birth date • I learned that I • I discovered that I • I was surprised that I Anticipated Death

13. Goal Setting

14. Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time Oriented Education
Create a short term (near future, less than 1 yr.) and long term goal (more than 1 yr.) in each of the following categories:
Education
Financial
Social Life
Start with, “I will”
Example: Education- I will receive an A in EDUC 1300.
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time Oriented
See pgs

15. What kind, from where, by when? What kind, how many, by when?
Practice
I will lose weight.
I will get a bachelor’s degree.
I will make friends.
How much, by when?
What kind, from where, by when?
What kind, how many, by when?

16. Chapter Reflections Evaluate your reasons for attending college.
Use and understand the cornerstones for success.
Work hard to be a winner, not a victim.
Use goal setting to help direct your life.
Don’t let change happen; get involved in your own learning.
Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Robert M. Sherfield & Patricia G. Moody, Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, 6th Edition, Chapter 1, Slide 14

17. Chapter Review
According to this presentation, what skills do employers want?
A SMART goal means that your goal is?
How do expectations of you in college that differ from those of high school?
What are the truths about college success?
How can you be a winner instead of a victim?

18. Don’t forget to complete Portfolio Assignment A, pg.45.