CD 101:
Intro to Career Development
Welcome to CD 101: Intro to Career Development! This is a course designed to provide the foundations to finding your career path. This is an introductory course to three areas for successful career development: exploration of the workforce, laying the groundwork for a job search, and the job and career search process.
This course is offered virtually in three formats: a 15 week, 8 week, and 5 week options.
FOUNDATIONS AND SKILLS COVERED
Exploration of the Workforce
Part one of the course focuses on laying the groundwork for understanding what a career path is. In order to achieve goals, you have to know what you are working with, and so this course starts with an overview of exploring the world of careers.
Topics covered: What to look for in a career, Jobs vs Careers, Career goals, Informational Interviews.
Job and Career Search Process
We wrap the course up with searching for, applying to, and interviewing for jobs. Through explicit instruction, application, and practice, participants will develop the confidence needed to navigate the job hunt independently.
Topics covered: Looking for jobs, Job Applications, Interviewing, and Goal Setting
Laying the Groundwork for Job Search
Part two of this course helps individuals lay the foundations for looking for and applying to jobs. We work on resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn so everyone has the prerequisites for the job search in place!
Topics covered: Resumes, Cover Letters, LinkedIn
Schedule
Fall & Spring Semester
Length of Program: 15 Weeks
Weekly Classes: 2 classes/Week
Class Length: 1 Hour
Class Type: Virtual, Synchronous
Winter Session
Length of Program: 5 Weeks
Weekly Classes: 4 classes/Week
Class Length: 1.5 Hours
Class Type: Virtual, Synchronous
Summer Session
Length of Program: 8 Weeks
Weekly Classes: 3 classes/Week
Class Length: 1.25 Hours
Class Type: Virtual, Synchronous