Seeds of Hope-
Job & Work Readiness Career Program
Moving from high school to adulthood can be one of life's most significant, but also overwhelming experiences. It is a time for transition and growth for your next path. This extensive program has been created to help prep amazing students like you for the vast world of careers beyond graduation.
No matter what path you're looking to take, whether it be traditional university, community college, immediately entering the workforce, trade school, military, or even becoming an entrepreneur! Our job and work readiness program is one of our six components of the youth/mentoring programs. This program provides you with the right tools and guidance you'll need to make the best decisions about your future.
4-7 Month Workshops
45 minutes sessions, focusing on various aspects of life paths.
Final Career Fair Expo
Network! Find employers, schools, and professionals in your community.
Program Benefits
Program Timeline
MONTH 1
Kickoff!
Figure out and comprehend your ambitions and interests.
MONTH 4
College, Military, & Trade
Obtain extensive guidance on how to pursue the main 3 pathways.
MONTH 2
Exploring Your Paths
Learn about all your options from people who have lived them.
MONTH 5
Entrepreneurship
Learn how to be a self-starter and create your own business.
MONTH 3
Work & Success Readiness
Gain useful professional skills to help you succeed.
MONTH 6
Career Fair Preparations
Clean up the skills you learned and prepare to put them to the test!
Program Details
Month 1
Kickoff!
Figure out what you want to do after high school and WHY!
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Personality & Interest Evaluations
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Value Assessment
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Learn how to set goals and figure out yours
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Create a vision board
Month 4
College, Military, & Trade
Gain knowledge about the steps to pursuing each pathway.
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College: Learn how to apply, how to get financial aid (FAFSA), and how to look for scholarships
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Military: Learn what benefits you receive, branch summaries, and possible job opportunities
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Trade: Gain critical skills, learn about financial expectations, and apprenticeships.
Month 2
Exploring Your Paths
Learn about your different path options and evaluate which one may be best for you!
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​Main pathways: College, Trades, Military, Immediate Workforce Entry
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Alumni guest speakers
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Talk about salary and daily work life
Month 3
Work & Success Readiness
Learn real skills that professionals must know.
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How to write a resume
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Create your Linkedin account
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Workplace email ettiquette
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Learn how to network!
Month 5
Entrepreneurship
Business 101: How to be a self starter!
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Learn what it takes to be a business owner
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Get information on local entrepreneurship programs
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Pitch Practice: Come up with an idea and share with your workshop members
Month 6
Career Fair Preparations
Learn how to be confident when conversing with employers!
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Make a good & lingering first impression with your potential employers
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Learn how to present yourself in 30 seconds
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Get all your tools in order: resume, cover letter, business cards, and Linkedin
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Give a certificate of job skill complettion.
Month 7-9
​Employability Initiatives
​1. Assign an Employee Specialist to help students secure job placements.
2. Have a Field Job Coach conduct site visits to check on students and strengthen relationships with employers.
3. Provide a measurable outcome report on the program's success to the Project Coordinator.
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Career Expo Time!
After going through this extensive 4- 6 month program, it's time to put all those skills to the test during the career Expo finale! Meet employers and showcase everything you've just learned; you're bound to make real connections that could greatly benefit you.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Colleges & Universities
Be introduced to a wide array of local colleges and learn what to expect from their programs. Be able to get all of our questions answered by faculty as well as current students.
Employers & Businesses
Local businesses and companies will be present for networking and to provide potential job opportunities. This includes on-the-spot applications, possible interviews, and the application of skills learned from the course.
Trade Schools
Find out about more hands on paths, learn what they're looking for the trade you're getting into.
Organizations
Non-profits and community based organizations will also be there for you to connect with and potentially join as well as make new connections.
Job Coach Instructor
Bryant Dozier holds a Master's in Education and has years of experience empowering young people.
He is the Founder and CEO of Project Next You.
Bryant brings passion, expertise, and real-world insight to help students navigate their transition to adulthood successfully. His partnership is a asset to the job and work readiness career path program.
