Professional Power UP - Career Kickstarter for Teens
In this eight day interactive course, students will explore career interests (using a professional assessment), resumes, LinkedIn, and interviews to kickstart their professional success in a competitive job market.
Joy Butts, BBA, Certified Professional Coach
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(35)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be expected to complete a career assessment and a supporting assignment after each class. Assignments should take 20-45 minutes each week.Assessment
Students will receive feedback in class regarding their work.Class Experience
Growing up can be exciting and overwhelming all at once! This is the perfect time to start connecting what you like to do with what you may decide to do in the future. In this fun and interactive camp, students will explore careers of interest and how to land the job of their dreams. Students also learn common work related terminology to prepare them for career decisions and discussions in the future. Our classroom is a collaborative community that is a safe space for sharing doubts and excitement related to preparing for adulthood. Students are expected to be respectful to others as they learn together, but also be ready to have fun, crack jokes, and support each other. Students are welcomed to share their personal experiences in class for additional guidance or to help others. The primary goal of my classes is that students leave more confident and prepared to define their future. Career Exploration Session 1: Finding "My Thing" Getting started with a career search! Students will be assigned a career assessment to complete before our next session. Session 2: Learning What It Takes Narrowing down a career list to the top 3! Through a fun activity, students will explore their career assessment results and identify the top careers that match their interest. Students will be assigned a quick activity to explore their top choice. Resume Builder Session 3: Resume Basics Put it on paper! Students will learn about resumes and start drafting their own. Session 4: Resume Review Checking it twice! Students will review their resume, filling in any holes and making corrections as needed. LinkedIn Starter Session 5: Professional Presence (Online) Show up! Students will learn about LinkedIn and how their online presence impacts their careers. Session 6: Professional Branding Standout! Students will further explore how to build a LinkedIn/online presence that will one day help them land the job of their dreams. Interviewing Session 7: Professional Presence (In Person) Students will learn the basics of interviewing and professional communications. Session 8: Students will practice with mock interviews, playing both as the candidate for hire and the manager. No previous courses or experience required.
Learning Goals
Students will
- Identify personal interests, values, and traits that can influence career interests
- Identify and research careers of interest
- Discuss doubts and fears associated with choosing a career
- Learn common work related terminology
- Present themselves more professionally to potential employers
- Understand the importance of their online presence
- Practice public speaking and professional communication
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students have the opportunity to take a career assessment using Myers-Briggs's Elevate platform.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
35reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Joy is an ICF (International Coaching Federation) credentialed coach. ICF is the most recognized credentialling organization for coaches and requires a high number of training and coaching hours, along with a knowledge assessment prior to certification. Reviews
Live Group Class
$245
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-8 learners per class
