Career Coaches

NORTHERN ALABAMA WIA REGION II CAREER COACH INITIATIVE

Building the Talent Pipeline Career Coach Presenters: Aaron Jordan Saralyn Mitchell Vaneesa Thompson Jackie Warner

REASON FOR THE INITIATIVE •

The concept of career coaches is to put career pathways in the hands of the students early enough for them to make wise career choices – as early as 7th grade

~ Ronald Boles, Chairman Workforce Development Council Region II

WHAT IS A CAREER COACH? •

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A unique resource stationed in high schools to assist students in career exploration.

A person who: • • • • •

“Thinks with” the student about future career plans Teaches sound decision making techniques Assists with action planning to move forward in whatever direction they choose Prepares students for introduction into the workforce Provides connections with resources

REGION II APRIL & MAY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2 Months + 18 Career Coaches = 10,520 students reached Community Colleges: Calhoun Drake Northeast Snead Wallace Source: Career Coaches Monthly Performance Reports

2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR PLANS FOR CAREER COACHES Continuing Ongoing Relationships Building with School Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers  Invite Business/Industry Classroom Guest Speakers  Group Presentations to Students  Conduct Career Assessments  One-on-One Core Career Coaching  Senior High School Transition Coaching  Middle Majority Identification  Parental Involvement Workshops  Job Shadow and Internship Coordination 

CAREER COACH INITIATIVE: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS= CONTINUED SUCCESS School Principals, Counselors, & Teachers  Workforce Development Council Region II  Alabama Career Centers  ,10-Week Reunion Career Path Party  Junior Achievement- Job Shadowing Program  Choices Program  Chamber of Commerce  Colleges and Universities  Volunteer Centers  And More……. 

CAREER COACH INITIATIVE: RELATIONSHIPS

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS One-on-One Personal Coaching  Confidence  Exposure to Various Career Paths  More Informed Career Decisions  Skill Building  Understanding of Workplace Expectations  Mentoring  Increased Motivation to Succeed in Life 

CAREER COACH INITIATIVE: RELATIONSHIPS EVERYONE BENEFITS Increased Postsecondary Enrollment  Reduced Workforce Training and Recruitment costs  Increased Productivity by Students in the Workplace  Increased Student and Employee Morale  Building of Leadership Skills  Building Relationships in Schools and Communities  Creation of an Intergenerational Workforce  Intentional in Creating Diversity in Schools, Businesses & Communities  Positive Exposure 

THE CAREER COACH INITIATIVE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND PARTICIPATION.

Questions?

Career Coach Presenters: Aaron Jordan Saralyn Mitchell Vaneesa Thompson Jackie Warner