IMPORTANT: Before you begin the course sessions mentioned below, it is essential to download and save the interactive document provided by Focus Life Institute located in the materials page above. This document will act as a comprehensive portfolio for the course, allowing you to answer the questions presented during the program. You can use it as a personal reference, engage in discussions with others, or submit it as an assignment based on your specific situation. Make sure to remember the location where you saved the document and keep it easily accessible, as you will be filling it out after each session in the course.
Introduction:
This development tool has been specifically designed to assist high school and college students in making informed decisions regarding their future education and career path, ensuring their preparedness for the workplace. The Career Ready and Workplace Preparation course offers a tailored online experience, encompassing social-emotional learning support, career readiness training, and a smooth transition into either work or post-secondary education.
According to the results of the YouthTruth Student Survey:
- 55% of students do not feel adequately prepared for college and their future careers.
- An overwhelming 87% of students expressed their desire to attend college, while only 2.8% do not wish to pursue higher education, and 10% remain uncertain.
- A significant 71% of students anticipate enrolling in a two- or four-year college.
These statistics shed light on the prevailing concerns surrounding career readiness:
- Approximately 20 to 50 percent of students embark on post-secondary education without declaring a specific major. (Source: Gordon)
- More than 80% of students change their chosen major at least once, incurring an average cost exceeding $10,000 per change and exacerbating their college debt burden. (Source: National Center of Education Statistics)
- Within the first two years of college, over 30% of students drop out, making the United States boast the lowest college completion rate among developed nations. (Source: National Student Clearinghouse and the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development)
- Surprisingly, over 50% of students find themselves employed in fields unrelated to their major course of study, rendering their investment of time and finances inefficient. (Source: CareerBuilder)
Drawing upon their extensive expertise in education and Fortune 500 management, the esteemed team at Focus Life Institute has developed a practical, personalized, and easily accessible online platform.
The primary objective of the online course provided by Focus Life Institute is to empower, equip, and adequately prepare students in the following key areas:
| Lesson | Title |
| 1 | Personality – Identifying Your Behavioral Style and the Motivations of Others |
| 2 | Behavioral Flexibility and Adaptability – Blending and Connecting With Others |
| 3 | Behavioral Leadership and Occupational Characteristics |
| 4 | Placement – Vocational Spheres |
| 5 | Identifying DISC and General Occupations |
| 6 | Matching Behavior With Occupations in the 16 Career Clusters |
| 7 | Identifying Your Passion Areas |
| 8 | Creating a Personal Vision for Your Life |
| 9 | Exam/Assessment |
| 10 | Peak Performance Setting Goals – Educational, Career and Personal Goals |
| 11 | Introduction to Soft Skills – What Employers Are Requiring |
| 12 | Communication – Improving Interaction With Others |
| 13 | Collaboration – Working Better in Teams |
| 14 | Conflict Resolution – How to Reduce and Overcome Conflict |
| 15 | Confidence – Building Self Esteem |
| 16 | Creativity – Identifying Your Creative Abilities |
| 17 | Character – Protecting Your Future |
| 18 | Exam/Assessment |
| 19 | Critical Thinking Skills Problem Solving – Learn How to Solve Problems |
| 20 | Critical Thinking Skills Decision-Making – Discover How to Make Quality Decisions |
| 21 | HEROES Character Development, Profile and e-book |
| 22 | Operating in Honor and Excellence |
| 23 | Understanding Responsibility and Order |
| 24 | Living in Expectation and Servanthood |
| 25 | How to Interview Overview |
| 26 | Understanding the Behavioral Interview |
| 27 | Mock Interview With Role Playing |
| 28 | Exam/Assessment |
| 29 | Job Acquisition Overview and Application |
| 30 | Time Management – Managing Your Time |
| 31 | Basic Budgeting Principles |
| 32 | Basic Entrepreneurship |
| 33 | Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs |
| 34 | Basic Components of a Business Plan |
| 35 | Insights for Success – Innovation, Concepts, Execution and Solutions |
| 36 | Exam/Assessment |
| 37 | Starting Your Own Business |
| 38 | The Power of Focus |
| 39 | Identifying Distractions |
| 40 | Overcoming Distractions |
| 41 | Focused Environment |
| 42 | Focused Energy |
| 43 | Focused Excellence |
| 44 | Your Unique Profile |
Embark on your journey towards career readiness and workplace preparedness, laying a solid foundation for your future endeavors. Always bear in mind that Your Focus Determines your Future!
Course Includes
- 44 Lessons
- 4 Quizzes
- Course Certificate
