This course is designed for any person looking to start a new or different career, including high school students, college students, mid-career professionals, and pre-retirees. Many people choose their career because they want the money, they want the title, or because they were told to. Some choose their career on a whim without any real thought put into it. Students completing this course will have the strategies and information to make the best career and educational decisions to fulfill their professional development dreams.

This short thirty-minute course will help you prepare for your first, next, or final job search. This course will help you learn about your academic, professional, vocational, and personal strengths as well as help you discern what skills are truly needed on the job market. You will also get an overview of various educational and professional development options, so you can best choose the best and least expensive route to gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a well-qualified candidate or employee. Finally, we will build some SMART goals to help you begin your journey.

You will find worksheets and links to resources to help you keep track of the information you gather, to provide you with any additional information, and to help you develop your plan.