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From College to Career Teaching Skills to transition today's students into tomorrows professionals - Course Technology Computing Conference Presenter: Angele Blackshear-Brown, Post Secondary Higher Education Consultant This session will focus on developing students into professionals. In this session we will also focus on preparing students for future trends in jobs and networking techniques. The topics for this session will include: What is your Student Population; Differences in Industries; Differences in Culture (age, race, religion, orientation); Diversity of Communication Styles (old school-vs.-new school); Diversity of Technology (Facebook, twitter, email, phone, and snail mail); How to Effectively Teach "Transitioning"; The "Professional" Classroom; Networking Techniques; Positive Student Outcomes; The Next Generation of Workers. Referencing the book Your Career 8th Edition by Lauri Harwood, the goal of this session will be to train faculty on how to successfully transition current students into professionals. By using cognitive theories and real-world approach, faculty can prepare students for successful careers. Upon completion of this session, participants can work diligently to prepare students to compete in the global market place.TRANSCRIPT
From College to CareerTeaching Skills to Transition Todays Students into Future ProfessionalsBy: Angele Blackshear-Brown, M.I.S.M.
LEADER EDUCATOR COACH
Assessing the Student Population
• Socio-economic Backgrounds• Environmental Factors• Motivational Factors• Resources
Differences in Industry
An industry selects proper uniforms or business attire that will be correct for employees but some students
may still need “coaching” in he following areas:Visible Tattoos /Body Piercing
Hair ColorCasual Work AttirePersonal Hygiene
Differences in Culture
• Evaluate and consider the following variables when working with college students to become professionals.
• Age• Race• Religion• Orientation
Diversity of Communication• Although communication methods vary
students must be taught when to use different forms of communication as a professional. Various forms are:
• Oral Communication (Phone calls, Voice Mail Face to Face)
• Written Communication (Letters, Notes, Texts)
Diversity of Technology• Other diverse methods of communication are great for
students but can be utilized in the wrong way. These methods must be careful managed to maintain professionalism and integrity.
• Facebook• Twitter• Email• Instagram
Teaching Effective Transitioning
• Five areas that must be addressed to successfully transition students from college to career are:
• Self-Image/Perception• Emotional Management• Enrichment Exercises• Team Building• Goal Setting
A Great Textbook for Review
• Your Career 8th Edition• By: Lauri Hardwood• Cengage Learning Book
The “Professional” Classroom Professional Mentorship
2014 Classroom Model
Professional Professional Resume Networking
Education and Theory
Professional Mentorship• The daily encounter of professional mentorship that
students are exposed to comes from the professional staff. This includes faculty, staff, administration and professional board members and trustees.
• Always work to provide students with a solid transition of success in the workplace.
College Students “first” Professional Resume
• Chronological Order• An Objective statement is optional• State the attempted or obtained degree• Utilize “catch words” or “phrases”• List Awards and Volunteer experiences• Make an electronic and a printed copy• No more than 2 pages
Professional Networking• The old saying “it’s not what you know, but who you
know” still applies to job hunting in 2014… The following methods of Networking will help college grads to make professional career connections.
• Social Media Networks (Linked In)• Organizations (Trade, Business, Industry, Social)• Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities
Conclusion
• In conclusion integrating these techniques into the student experience will create self-assured graduates that can transition from college to career.
• Thank you all very much……
• Please enjoy the rest of your conference!!!!
CENGAGE LEARNINGCOURSE TECHNOLOGY- 2014
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Angele Blackshear-Brown, M.I.S.M.Post-Secondary Higher Education Consultant
Contact Information:AKB Educational [email protected]