1. Presented by: Kathleen E. High, M.Ed. Independent Education/Career Consultant Dream Chasers & Goal Setters Sponsored by: Living Beyond Work Loss (Unemployed Support Group) VCF - Anaheim

2.  Receive helpful and practical information and resources for:  · Job Search—Where to find information, resources, and support  · New Career — How to transition into a new direction  · Education — How to address educational needs and questions  · Personal — How to meet financial, personal, and emotional needs  · Priorities—How to discern where your priorities should be

3. WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?

4.  MY LIFE EXPERIENCE:  Laid off of nine-year position ◦ went to school to finish my degree  From: Secretary – business world (1997)  To: Counselor/professor – Higher Education (the process: 13 + years)  Wanted to make a career change  No one could answer my questions  Through this journey, found my life calling

5. TODAY’S ECONOMIC CONDITIONS:  Too many are unemployed and lost  They often don’t know what to do  Their learning is often distracted “by life”  Difficult to stay focused on learning new skills when worried about meeting needs  Access to education is now limited due to the budget crisis  Colleges/Universities and Unemployment Offices are swamped

6. On what kind of Resources are available On identifying what kind of Support is available Information: Where to get help and referrals for: Work, education and meeting personal needs Resources: Identify what kind of support they need Where to get it Support:

7.  To help you figure out what to do next  Change your expectations and perspective: ◦ Today’s Reality ◦ Setting Goals ◦ Meeting Your Needs

8. How to set appropriate educational goals How to achieve desired educational goals Education How to identify jobs that will help you achieve your goals (now and in the future) Work How to provide for various needs without a regular paycheck Needs

9.  TODAY’S REALITY: ◦ Rapidly-Changing World  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U  The world is changing – how should you respond? ◦ Generational Values  Your generation affects your worldview ◦ Discerning Seasons  Life is like the weather: Seasons change  End of a season: Not the end of the world ◦ Paradigm Shifts  When “reality” is shattered

10.  SETTING GOALS: ◦ Dream Chaser’s & Goal Setter’s Journey  A visual of what affects your success ◦ Reaching Career Goals  Career Changes: A two-step process  Types of jobs: Survival, Entry-Level, Transition, Dream Job  Importance of Missions/Values Fit ◦ Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs  Managing multiple needs ◦ Priorities  Identifying what is important and what is not

11. MEETING YOUR NEEDS:  Managing Finances ◦ Lessons learned the hard way:  Change Your Perspective  Establishing a Source of Income  Lowering Your Financial Obligations  Strategies and Tips for Reducing Expenses  Solutions for Emergency Situations  Unemployed Resources ◦ Meeting needs through alternative resources:  Federal and state government, non-profit, and others

12. Guidance Academic Success Education Career Decision Making Job Search Skills (Resumes, Interviewing, etc.) Work Food, Shelter, clothing, etc. Medical, transportation, child/elder/pet care, emotional and spiritual support, etc. Needs

13.  CAREER CENTER ◦ One-On-One Career Counseling ◦ Career Assessments (Personality, Interests, Values, Skills, etc.) ◦ Workshops (Resumes, Interviewing, Studying, Success, etc.) ◦ Handouts (Labor Market Trends, Goal Setting, Choosing Majors, etc.) ◦ Career Research Resources (Online programs, books, etc.) ◦ Computer Lab  COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: ◦ One-On-One Counseling ◦ Counseling Classes (for academic/career success)  Disabled Student Services ◦ Vocational Counseling, Accommodations, Resources, Support  TRANSFER CENTER: ◦ Help/Information for Transfer Planning (future school research)  SEE “UNEMPLOYED RESOURCES” FOR MORE

14.  IF YOUR PRIORITY IS TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT ASAP: ◦ Sign up with your Local “One-Stop” Center  (Unemployment Office) ◦ Their objective is to get you back to work ASAP  SEE “MANAGING FINANCES” ◦ For non-traditional solutions for meeting your needs  SEE “UNEMPLOYED RESOURCES” ◦ For Resources:  State Government  Federal Government  Community/Non-Profit/For-Profit organizations

15. Academic and Career Counselors Academic Success Classes Career Center Resources Disabled Student Services Education Local One Stop Centers (EDD) Academic Counselors College career centers Job Placement Office (offered at most colleges) Work Family, friends, networks, counselors, spiritual directors, financial aid, support groups, teachers, social service agencies, non-profits, churches and other faith communities Needs

16.  CAREER COUNSELING ◦ Career Center  ACADEMIC COUNSELING ◦ Counseling Department  PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING ◦ Student Health Center  DISABILITIES (Physical, Learning, Etc.) COUNSELING  Disabled Students Programs & Services  FOR VALIDATION OF YOUR JOURNEY ◦ Handouts Mentioned Earlier  Often validate what individuals are experiencing  Often leads to healing of some unresolved issues  “UNEMPLOYED RESOURCES” LISTS MORE

17.  SEE: ◦ “Managing Finances” ◦ “Unemployed Resources” ◦ Check your church – What resources do they offer?  YOUR OWN PERSONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM ◦ (See “Dream Chaser’s Journey”)

18.  You have four options: ◦ Living Beyond Work Loss  Unemployed Support group offered here at VCF - Anaheim ◦ Mt. SAC: Enroll in my STDY 80 class  http://elearn.mtsac.edu/khigh/stdy80/ http://elearn.mtsac.edu/khigh/stdy80/ ◦ Cypress:  Career counseling through the Career Planning Center  Workshops offered through the Career Planning Center  http://www.cypresscollege.edu/ad/adjunct.aspx?ID=khigh http://www.cypresscollege.edu/ad/adjunct.aspx?ID=khigh ◦ Dream Chasers & Goal Setters: Individual consulting  http://www.dreams-goals.com/index.html http://www.dreams-goals.com/index.html  See “Introduction Letter” for more details

19.  What are your needs?  Where are your priorities?  Which resources presented today can help?  What to do next? ◦ REFLECT: What is your “inner voice” saying to you right now?

20.  Let us know what additional information you need  What workshops do you want?  Please fill out the survey