From College to Career Teaching Skills to transition today's students into tomorrows professionals - Course Technology Computing Conference
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.
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From College to Career Teaching Skills to transition today's students into tomorrows professionals - Course Technology Computing Conference
- 1. From College to Career Teaching Skills to Transition Todays Students into Future Professionals By: Angele Blackshear-Brown, M.I.S.M.
- 3. Assessing the Student Population • Socio-economic Backgrounds • Environmental Factors • Motivational Factors • Resources
- 4. 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 Color Casual Work Attire Personal Hygiene
- 5. Differences in Culture • Evaluate and consider the following variables when working with college students to become professionals. • Age • Race • Religion • Orientation
- 6. 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)
- 7. 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
- 8. 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
- 9. A Great Textbook for Review • Your Career 8th Edition • By: Lauri Hardwood • Cengage Learning Book
- 10. The “Professional” Classroom Professional Mentorship 2014 Classroom Model Professional Professional Resume Networking Education and Theory
- 11. 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.
- 12. 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
- 13. 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
- 14. 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!!!!
- 15. CENGAGE LEARNING COURSE TECHNOLOGY- 2014 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Angele Blackshear-Brown, M.I.S.M. Post-Secondary Higher Education Consultant Contact Information: AKB Educational Solutions Creativemojo.ab@gmail.com 513-628-5249