When the workshop started, I was lost. Now through the assessments, quizzes and discussions, I have a clearer picture of the kind of life and career I want. The values, lifestyles and work environment assessments really helped me decide what I want my career to look like. I am more in control of my life and feel better organized to begin looking for work. And I loved interacting with the other students in teams and sharing experiences– even though we were all very different, we discovered a lot of things we had in common.

Cathy

JumpSTART Your Career Classes

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Workshop classes are offered to all women of all ages at no cost. (Free childcare is offered when available)

At JumpSTART Your Career students learn to:

• Match skills, interests and values to compatible career opportunities
• Prepare, package, and promote their strengths toward achieving their personal and professional goals

The six-week workshop classes (2 hours per class) focus on:

• Pursuing self-discovery with the use of personality assessments and quizzes to understand your abilities and preferences
• Practicing teamwork and interpersonal skills by understanding the dynamics of successful teams and how different personalities can work together compatibly
• Improving self-confidence and self-esteem through emphasizing your strengths and developing helpful mental affirmations
• Developing positive attitudes
• Improving communication and networking skills through developing your presentation ability and your 30-second biography and preparing a list of your network contacts
• Enhancing your job readiness through writing effective resumes and preparing for successful interviews
• Researching potential employers and careers with the help of workshop resources
• Learning to create your future by formulating a plan of action with specific steps that lead toward your chosen lifestyle