Curriculum & Workshops
Because what you don’t know can hurt you
The school2life™ curriculum covers a wide range of topics that are all critical for succeeding in the job search process, on the job and in becoming financially independent. Our approach is customized to support our clients’ unique experiences, skill sets and financial situations.
Professional Development &
Career Management Workshops
Market Yourself
How to “promote your skills” and tell your “story” to create opportunity
Job vs Career
Identifying your interests, skills and values and understanding how they intersect and evolve over time
The Job Search Process
A job in itself
Resume(s) & Cover Letters
Effectively communicate your skills, capabilities and potential
Informational Interviews
How to break into “hidden” job markets at all stages of a career
Internships
How to maximize their value
Networking Strategies
How to create, manage and maintain productive professional relationships
Interviews and Salary Negotiations
Preparing and practicing
First Job Success
What to expect and how to shine
Personal Branding
Create ever-lasting first impressions
Self Exploration
Understanding and taking accountability for your professional image
Elevator Pitch
Develop a unique top line for your professional goals
school2life Curriculum
Introduction
Learn what this course is about, how to participate
in this course, and begin an initial conversation about
professionalism and branding.
- Course/Curriculum Objectives
- Professionalism
- Brand Assessment
- Explore the Concept of Personal Branding
Personal Branding
Create consistent first impressions.
- Professional Etiquette
- Social Media Maintenance
- Good vs Bad Impressions
- Dress For Success
- Social Media Clean-Up
Self-Exploration
Understanding and taking accountability for your
professional image.
- Professional You
- Interest Assessment
- Skills Assessment
- Top 10 List: What Matters Most
- Letter of Recommendation
Networking Strategies
Create, manage and maintain professional relationships.
- Networking Overview
- Networking Tactics
- Informational Interviewing
- Tapping Into Your Curiosity:
Conduct an Informational Interview
Elevator Pitch
Develop a unique top-line of your immediate interest
and pursuits.
- Developing an Elevator Pitch
- Presentation Skills
Tell Me About Yourself
Student presentations of their professional
elevator pitch.
