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Badge: Career Development Coach

Skills in guiding students on career exploration, internships, and job search strategies.

Overview

Course Description: This online course will equip you with the essential skills, tools, and frameworks to guide college students in their career development journey. Your commitment to mastering these techniques will have a lasting impact, supporting students as they transition from academic life to successful, fulfilling careers. 

Cost: $150. Contact us for group discounts.

Prerequisite: Either the Certificate in Student Success Coaching, Retention Academic Advising, Community College Advising, or Student Affairs Leadership.

Format: Asynchronous self-paced course. Start and end the course at your own pace and retain indefinite access.

Length: 4 hours

Instructional Materials: All necessary materials are included in the course and will be available instantly upon enrollment.

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Career Coaching
Module 2: Guiding Students in Career Exploration
Module 3: Using Coaching Frameworks for Career Exploration
Module 4: Experiential Learning Strategies

 

Training course snapshot

What You Will Learn

Academic advisor training

Mastering the Foundations of Career Coaching

  • Learn how to structure career coaching meetings to maximize their impact on students.

  • Develop the essential skills and traits needed to inspire and guide students.

  • Learn how to align your approach with what students truly want from career coaching, leading to greater student success.

  • Discover career development frameworks that will help you provide meaningful guidance.

  • Practice applying foundational coaching techniques to make an immediate impact on your students’ journeys.

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Guiding Students Toward
Career Clarity

  • Help students identify their values, interests, and skills, setting them on the path to fulfilling careers.

  • Provide actionable strategies to help students take small, meaningful steps toward their career goals.

  • Explore how family, culture, and outside influences shape career decisions and how to address these effectively.

  • Use career assessment tools to unlock deeper insights into students’ strengths and aspirations.

  • Guide students in overcoming indecision and building the confidence to take action.

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Preparing Students for
Career Success

  • Show students how to connect their academic and extracurricular experiences to career readiness.

  • Help students articulate their unique strengths and experiences to stand out in the job market.

  • Teach practical strategies for finding internships and maximizing real-world learning opportunities.

  • Prepare students to create standout resumes, impressive LinkedIn profiles, and compelling elevator pitches.

  • Equip students with the skills and strategies needed to excel in interviews and launch their careers confidently.

Who should take
this course

Individuals

  • Aspiring success coaches and advisors who are training for this new role or preparing for job interviews.

  • Newer success coaches and advisors who are orientating to their new role

  • Seasoned success coaches and advisors who are ready to take on a new challenge, elevate their impact, increase their skills, and learn more strategies for student success

Teams

  • Advising & Student Success Centers: Enroll your entire group together for a powerful professional development opportunity. Just like a book club, teams can take the course on the same schedule and then gather for regular discussions along the way. This professional development is great for team building and collaboration, sparking discussions, and will benefit all team members, regardless of experience level. Contact us for group discounts.

New employee orientation programs

  • Enroll your new coaches and advisors in this course as part of their new orientation experience, increasing their confidence and setting them up for success from day one.

Reviews

Employees who get professional development opportunities are 15% more engaged and have 34% higher retention than those who don’t.

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Why your college should invest in more professional development for your team

Providing effective training programs can significantly impact the satisfaction, engagement, and overall success of employees within a student affairs team, ultimately impacting student success. Here are key reasons why high-quality academic advisor training and professional development is important for employee retention:

 

Job Satisfaction: Student affairs employees who receive proper training are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs. Knowing that they have the skills and resources to excel in their roles enhances job satisfaction and contributes to a positive work environment.

 

Employee Confidence: Training builds confidence among employees by providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge. Working with students in a student affairs division is challenging work, and confident employees are more likely to take initiative, contribute ideas, and remain engaged in their work.

 

Retention of High Performers: College employees who are high performers are often motivated by opportunities for learning and growth. Providing them with challenging and meaningful training can help retain top talent by satisfying their desire for continuous improvement.

 

Cultural Alignment: Training programs can convey and reinforce the institutional culture. When employees understand and align with the student-centered values and goals of the college, they are more likely to feel a sense of belonging and commitment.

 

Skill Development: Training programs help employees develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their jobs effectively. When employees feel competent and confident in their roles, they are more likely to stay with the organization.

 

Increased Productivity: Well-trained employees are more productive. They can perform their tasks efficiently and contribute to the overall success of the college. Increased productivity is a positive outcome that can contribute to employee retention.

 

Career Development: Training opportunities signal to college employees that the institution is invested in their professional growth. When employees see a clear path for career development and advancement within the college, they are more inclined to stay and build a long-term commitment.

 

Talent Attraction: If you have a reputation for offering excellent training and development, you will be attractive to potential employees. This can be a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top talent.

 

In summary, by fostering continuous learning and development, colleges can create an environment that supports employee retention and long-term success.

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DC Education Group is committed to advancing student success, one institution and one educator at a time, with academic advisor training, success coach certifications, faculty advising training, student affairs leadership training, consulting in college student services, and more. 

Email: info@DCEducationGroup.com

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