This document outlines a proposed workshop for unemployed adults to help develop job seeking skills. The workshop would incorporate emotional learning styles and address the emotional challenges of job seeking. It would provide instruction on techniques for job searching, completing applications and resumes, interviewing, and assessing personal strengths and weaknesses. The one-day workshop would be held at Ball State University and seek grant funding to cover costs and make it free for attendees. Experts reviewed and provided feedback on the initial syllabus, which was updated based on their recommendations.

2. The main purpose of this project is to create a job-seeking
skills workshop for adults who are unemployed.
The focus of this project is to incorporate emotional learning
styles into the design of adult learning.

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 Too much emotion leads to learner shut-
down, while too little leaves learners
unengaged.
 Positive and negative emotions affect how
the student is able to comprehend and learn.
 A physical reaction is possible when emotions
are high or low and that this connects with
brain and mind.
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 Features that influence learning :
› Setting
› Convenience
› Self-directed learning
› Group learning.

4.  High unemployment rates in the US,
particularly in Muncie, make jobseeking
an emotional task and many jobseekers
are not all that well versed on how to
succeed in looking for employment.
 Addressing how to fill out a job
application, write a resume, and
interview might help alleviate some of
the stress in one’s employment search.

5.  Seek grant funding through Indiana
Workforce Development Office to cover
expenses of the workshop.
 Grant would cover costs for instructor
facilitation, food, registration fees, and a
working lunch.
 Workshop would be free of charge for
attendees to avoid additional financial
burden on jobseekers.

6. Workshop for Job Seekers
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Ball State University, Teachers College, Building 107
Seminar Objectives
 To provide workers that have been laid off with the skills needed for a job search in today’s market
 To learn proper interview techniques and practice interview in a small group setting
 To identify the applicants strengths and weaknesses as it relates to their skills
Schedule
10:00 a.m. – Registration / check in
10:30-10:45 – Opening comments and introductions
10:45-11:00 – Pre-seminar assessment of skills
11:00-11:10 – Break
11:10-11:45 – Lecture / discussion on techniques for job search: “What are obstacles?”
11:45-12:30 – Slide presentation and discussion on filling our job applications
12:30-1:30 – Working Lunch (provided by seminar) Lecture on interviewing techniques
1:30-2:30 – Small group work on interview practice
2:30-2:40 – Break
2:40-3:45 – Lecture and group discussion on determining strength and weaknesses of applicant
3:45-4:15 – Questions and answer period
4:15-4:30 – Post assessment and seminar evaluation
A certificate of completion will be provided at the conclusion of the workshop

7.  Dr. Courtney Jarrett of Ball State University,
and Mr. Kevin Sinclair of Sinclair and
Associates both gave feedback on our
original syllabus and we have incorporated
some minor changes into the syllabus
based on their recommendations.
 Changes incorporated:
› Extend length of program
› Discuss practical aspects of applying for jobs
more thoroughly