Welcome to JumpStart Success
You are about to go on a journey that will take you to your future career and prepare you for success in the workplace. JumpStart Success is a curriculum designed for you. We hope you will be open to learning new information and participating fully to get the most out of this journey.
Your trainer will bring his or her life experiences to the presentation. The combination is powerful – a comprehensive curriculum presented by a dedicated trainer to youth who are open and willing to grow.
Enjoy and good luck.
Curriculum Overview
Introduction
- Welcome
- Curriculum Overview
Module I: Opening
- Icebreakers & the Working Lifestyle
- Interest & Skills Inventory
- Holland Interest Codes Assessment
- Skills & Strengths Exploration
- Pre-Assessment
- My Online Portfolio
Module 2: Career Goal Setting
- How Education Pays Off
- Breaking Careers Gender Barriers
- Exploring Careers
- Setting Career Goals
- Developing a Written Career Plan
Module 3: Understanding the Workplace
- What Employers Want
- Workplace Etiquette & Culture
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Workplace Laws, Regulations & Forms
- Workplace Safety
Module 4: Critical Soft Skills
- Communication
- Personal Responsibility
- Conflict Resolution
- Assertiveness Training
- Decision Making
Module 5: Getting a Job
- Job Search Tools
- Applications
- Resumes
- References
- Cover Letters
- Job Search Techniques
- Developing the Art of Interviewing
- Essential Follow-Up
- What To Expect On Day #1
Module 6: Keeping a Job & Advancing
- Telephone & Email Etiquette
- Basic Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking & Making Presentations
- Develop a Personal Brand (Reputation)
- Networking
- Understanding Sexual Harassment
Module 7: Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship vs. Traditional Employment
- Character Traits of Entrepreneurs
- Understanding & Writing a Business Plan
- Branding & Marketing Your Business
Module 8: Financial Literacy
- Cost of Desired Lifestyle
- Understanding Paychecks
- Bank vs. Credit Union vs. Check Cashing Services
- Budgeting
- Value of Good Credit
- Predatory Lending
- Managing Personal Finances
- Paying for College
Module 9: Closing
- Recap All Modules
- Post-Assessment
- Trainer Evaluation
- Celebrate!