Complete Student Preparation Course – Lee Robbins

Lee Robbins

Pre-Release Recovery & Reentry

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 tab 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:

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!