Sheridan College's Career Ready Program - Get Working Module

1. Career Ready, Set, Go: Launch Your Future
Supported by RBC Future Launch
Get Working!
Access Career Services To
Help You Transition From School To Work
Career Integrated Learning

2. WHAT IS CAREER READY?
That’s where Sheridan’s Career Ready
program is here to help you succeed.
As the world of work is constantly changing
and as the labour market continues to be
competitive, employers are looking for
graduates who can stand out and adapt.
Career Ready was created with the needs of Sheridan’s students in mind
and made possible by a generous donation from RBC Future Launch.

3. WHAT IS CAREER READY?
 Workshops to help you discover your career
direction as well as find and keep the job you want
 Finding meaningful out-of-classroom experiences to
build your resume
 Mentorship activities that will grow your network
 Accessing resources to support you in your job
search upon graduation
Career Ready is a self-directed program that engages you in:
Complete all 4
pillars of the
Career Ready
program and
you will receive
a Certificate of
Completion
from Sheridan
and RBC.
Participation in the Career Ready program is optional, participants can opt out of the program at
anytime by emailing careerready@sheridancollege.ca

4. What are the benefits of seeking career services support?
GET WORKING
Through one-to-one appointment(s) with an extremely knowledgeable
Sheridan Employment Consultant you will be able to:
• Further develop your job search skills
• Create a professional resume, cover letter, and career portfolio to industry standards
• Effectively prepare for interviews and present yourself professionally
• Network like a professional using social media and virtual platforms
Benefits of Accessing Career Services
As part of the Career Ready program, the Get Working Pillar is
an important step in helping you prepare for the world of work!

5. GET WORKING
To help you successfully complete the Get Working – Career
Ready Pillar, students are encouraged to take the following steps:
1. Meet with a Sheridan Employment Consultant during the last term of your
academic studies (the earlier in the term the better! Finding a job takes time!)
2. Create a job search action plan with the support of the Employment Consultant
3. Submit a completed Career Ready Get Working Reflection Document on SLATE
4. With the support of the Employment Consultant, connect with Sheridan’s
Community Employment Services (CES) team
Checklist

6. Welcome & Module Outline
GET WORKING
PART 1:
How to Access Sheridan’s Career Centre
Services
PART 2:
Services Available To You Through Sheridan’s
Community Employment Services (CES))
PART 3: Your Get Working Checklist!

7. Part 1: How to Access
Sheridan’s
Career Centre Services

8. GET WORKING
To complete your participation in the Career Ready
program so you can receive your Certificate of
Completion from Sheridan and RBC, you will need
to meet with a Sheridan Employment Consultant
in your last term at Sheridan
Note: You are welcome to access all Career Centre services at any point
while studying at Sheridan!
To connect with the Career Centre services, contact us to schedule
your first virtual appointment with one of our Employment Consultants
Career Centre Services

9. GET WORKING
Career Centre Services
“Hello, I’m part of the Career Ready program and I’m looking to schedule an appointment
with an Employment Consultant as part of the Get Working pillar.
I’m a student in the [include your program name] program at Sheridan, and my home
campus is [include your campus].
Thank you,
[Include your name]”
To connect with a Sheridan Employment Consultant,
email us at careercentre@sheridancollege.ca
and copy and paste the following message
into your email to our team:

10. GET WORKING
You can continue meeting with your Employment Consultant until
you feel prepared to transition from school into the workplace
Career Centre Services
You will work together with the Employment
Consultant to create an action plan that will outline the
steps you will be taking to find work upon graduation
The action plan will help you identify what you
need to do to successfully begin your
career journey upon graduation

11. GET WORKING
As part of your action plan development, your Employment Consultant will
discuss with you what other job search supports may be available to you
upon graduation, specifically what services you are eligible to access
through Sheridan’s Community Employment Services that will further
support your job search activities.
Career Centre Services
After preparing your action plan with the Employment
Consultant, you need to:
Submit a short, 1-question self-reflection
document through SLATE Assignments

12. Part 2: Services Available To
You Through
Sheridan’s Community
Employment Services (CES)

13. GET WORKING
Note: all Sheridan students and alumni can continue to work with
Sheridan’s Employment Consultants at the Career Centre after graduation!
Community Employment Services (CES)
Employment Consultants will share with you
information about the services offered at
Sheridan’s Community Employment
Services (CES) and will refer you to CES
after graduation for further support if you are
eligible to access their no-cost services.

14. GET WORKING
Community Employment Services (CES)
Sheridan’s Community Employment Services
(CES) is staffed by Sheridan College staff
members and provides members in the local
community with Employment Ontario Employment
Services and are funded by the Ministry of
Labour, Training and Skills Development.
For over 40 years, Sheridan has been successfully uniting
employers with job seekers.

15. GET WORKING
If you are eligible to access CES services, CES can assist you by:
Community Employment Services (CES)
Providing 1:1 employment consulting & job development/job matching
Expanded access to job leads, job postings, job search resources, current
labour market information and occupational profiles
More job search preparation supports through more workshops and 1:1
appointments with a member of their team
Helping you make more networking connections within the community
Providing you with information to further support any career exploration,
planning & development you engage in

16. GET WORKING
Upon exploring if you will be accessing CES supports
and resources, if you decide you would like to register
with them, your Employment Consultant will provide you
with information on how to connect with CES
Community Employment Services (CES)
Once you connect with Sheridan’s CES team, they will inform you of next
steps and everything you need to register for tailored, job search support
Depending on your needs and what you and your Employment
Consultant determine, you can continue meeting with both CES and
Career Services

17. Part 3: Your Get
Working Checklist

18. GET WORKING
Checklist
Access Sheridan’s Career Centre Services and Employment Consultants in
your last term (remember, the earlier in the term, the better!) by emailing
careercentre@sheridancollege.ca with the script shared in the earlier slide
Develop a job search action plan with your Employment Consultant that
outlines your next step(s) to transition from school to work upon graduation
Explore with your Employment Consultant if you will be accessing the
services of Sheridan’s Community Employment Services (CES) team
Submit a short, 1-question reflection document on SLATE