AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SEPTEMBER 12 14
AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SEPTEMBER 12 – 14, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA
Ameri. Corps Advantage: California. Volunteers Grantee Training Conference, July 2017 Ameri. Corps Advantage: A Career Resource Guide for Life After Ameri. Corps Andrea Weiss, Writer, Curator, Editor www. weisscareer. com Kari Mac. Donald, Project Lead California. Volunteers
Vision The Inspiration: The cries from members and programs • • Some programs had established curriculum or subcontracted training to others--some didn’t. • Program Coordinators: They not only manage people and projects, but have now been asked to be Career Counselors. The Solution: A Resource Guide • • Assist Grantees in delivering career development and job search support as members prepare for life after service • Side Benefit: Provide an additional benefit…an “Advantage”
Partners who helped make it happen: • • CNCS • AT&T • Ameri. Corps Alums • Input from Programs: CCC, Cal. Serves, City Year, Birth & Beyond, and many others • The Vision Continues…Phase 2 • Financial Literacy Module • Webinars and short videos • New methods for access and delivery
Career Development Process
Ameri. Corps Advantage: Career Resource Guide – Chapters 1 -4 Chapter 1: Introduction • How to Use Guide: Timeline and Steps • Career Self Reliance • Career Development Process • Career Fitness Test • Career Zone Account • Voice Mail and Email Chapter 2: Know Yourself • Values • Personality • Interests • Skills • Passions • Other Considerations • 30 -Second Introduction • Before You Move On Chapter 3: Explore Options • Baker Tree of Options • Online Resources • Informational Interviews • Finding the Sweet Spot Chapter 4: Get Focused • Decision Making Models • Goal Setting • Plan “B”
Ameri. Corps Advantage: Career Resource Guide – Chapters 5 -7 Chapter 5: Pursue Your Path – Job Search • Do NOT start here! • Preparing for Your Search: Resumes, Cover Letters, References, Linked. In Profile • Launching Your Search: Networking, Job Boards, Career Fairs, Staffing Agencies • Applying and Interviewing: Customizing Documents, Interviewing, Salary Negotiation Chapter 6: Pursue Your Path – Other Options • Further Education • Additional Term of Service • Entrepreneurship Chapter 7: Experience & Evaluate • Professionalism • Staying Connected to Ameri. Corps • Career Fitness Post-Test
• The Guide offers facilitated AND self-led sections Icons • Exercises • Gems • Notes • Before You Move On
Appendices • • • Referenced throughout the Guide Some can be used in worksheet form Recommended Reading and lists of websites/apps
AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SEPTEMBER 12 – 14, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA
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