New Economy Career Development Program Information Session Created and Designed by Sensei Change Associates, LLC In partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
1. Program Overview is a career transition program to support professionals who want a bridge between past achievements and future job growth opportunities in the new economy!
1. Program Overview PURPOSE: seeks to connect experienced professional talent with opportunities in the NEW ECONOMY. This is not a job placement program but a career development program! Our Michigan economy is being reinvented with changes coming from globalization, e-commerce, alternative energy, new technologies, etc. Careers have to be reinvented to keep talent in our state and to build and retain innovative businesses in our new economy.
2. New Economy Career Development In search of new directions... Fire in the belly to make a value-added difference that grows a business; Discontented professional talent in search of opportunities and challenges; Proven track record of experience and educational achievements;
2. New Economy Career Development is BEST suited for professionals who: Most Important - WANT TO MAKE A CAREER TRANSITION Have a deep desire to learn Are committed to working with a comprehensive career development approach Moderately Important - Between the ages of 40-60 (but also appropriate for 35-70+ ) Preferred minimum of 4-year degree with successful track record of professional achievements
2. New Economy Career Development is NOT for you if you: Are looking for a career placement agency. Are seeking training for a specific trade or skill. Are not willing to take action for improvement. Are not willing to let go of the past. Are not open to learning from others. Are not ready to commit to re-framing and re-positioning yourself. Are not open to learning about yourself. Are not willing to look at what can be.
2. New Economy Career Development gives you the tools, networks, and training to recycle your skills for opportunities in today s new economy careers.
3. Career Transition Recycle career assets to renew careers for opportunities in growth sectors such as small business
3. Career Transition Shift career strategies to optimize opportunities for career renewal by......reframing what you offer and HOW you offer your career assets...
4. Program facilitates career development strategies to transition professionals from large organizations to opportunities in growth sectors such as small businesses via three Gears : 1 st Gear: ReTool 2 nd Gear: ReInvent ` 3 rd Gear: ReLaunch
4. Program 1 st Gear: ReTool Career Assessment 10 days of workshops Guest Speakers Professional Networking Mixers Professional Career Peer Network Professional Career e- Portfolio Online Career Courses 2 nd Gear: ReInvent 3-day Small Business Simulation Debrief Session Pro-Bono Internship, 80 hours over 3-6 weeks Mock Job Interviews Resume Reviews and feedback 3 rd Gear: ReLaunch Showcase Graduation Post-Program Networking and Cohort guest speakers/ workshops
4. Career Transformation Assessment A pre-program online assessment helps you understand, evaluate and get feedback on your traits and strengths in key business development areas: 1. Ambiguity 2. Problem-solving orientation 3. Ability to lead change 4. Leadership style 5. Self-confidence for career transformation
4. Program Approximate time investment required: 25 days over 3-4 months Program Elements: Career assessments & professional coaching session 10 days of workshops Weekly peer networking sessions Mentors who are small business leaders 3-day small business simulation Professional networking events Small business case studies Guest speakers career transformers, small business owners/employers, resource support, etc. 80-hour Pro Bono Internship over 3-6 weeks Mock job interview Resume reviews
4. Program Pro bono 80-hour internship completed over 6-week period PURPOSE: Allow your talents to get noticed Obtain feedback for your career transition process Opportunity for the ONE bounce Increase adaptation skills to opportunities in the new economy A learning opportunity to EXPERIMENT with deep career interests Add value to obtain a current job reference Have a job to apply FROM.
4. Program Industry Sectors of Previous Pro Bono Internships Manufacturing Finance Energy Engineering Healthcare IT Software Development Bio-fuels Education Social Media Food Service E-commerce Non-profits Senior Health Care Construction Curriculum Development Marketing Fashion Merchandising
4. Program Participating Companies NuStep, Inc. Ann Arbor Global Clinical Connections, LLC - Kalamazoo Angott Medical Products, LLC Bloomfield Hills DIIME L3C Ann Arbor Circa 1837 - Detroit Beyond Basics - Troy Ideomed Grand Rapids In the Groove, LLC Saginaw Edibles Rex Detroit Trillium Teamologies, Inc. Royal Oak C-Clarity LLC Chelsea Connexsource Grand Rapids
4. Career Asset Value (ROI) Re-framing the value of your career assets High-quality feedback for professional development Networking with key small business leaders who want to grow their companies Mentoring with highly connected business leaders Opportunity for low-risk try out in a small business environment Increased probability for success in career transformation to help grow a small business Increased attractiveness to growing small businesses
4. Program CAREER OUTCOMES Successful new career placements for first six cohort groups since program launch in 2009*: Within 3 months: 49% working in new career Within 6 months: 69% working in new career Within 9 months: 80% working in new career *Some participants choose to pursue alternative paths such as remaining with employer, returning to school, or enrolling in additional training programs, non-profit work, etc.
5. Application Process 1. Sign up and attend a Michigan Shifting Gears webinar 2. Submit application, resume, and program fee of $500 via application link that is e-mailed directly to you following the webinar 3. Complete an online Career Transformation Assessment 4. Review results in a one-to-one 45-minute Professional Career Coaching session
Pre-Program Career Transformation Assessment and Professional Career Coaching 1. Schedule a SKYPE or phone call to review your Career Transformation Assessment results; specific instructions will arrive by email. 2. Identify strengths and opportunities for development 3. Create goals for Career Transformation Action Plan 4. Reflections and feedback on session
Next Step: Register for Upcoming Webinar Select the registration link on the Michigan Shifting Gears web page to register for an upcoming live webinar from a Shifting Gears Leader: Diana J. Wong, Phd CEO & Creator of the MI Shifting Gears Program Barbara Koenig, MScHROD COO & Lead Facilitator Donna Darrow, MA VP, Strategic Development & Co-Facilitator Molly Prater, MA VP, Strategic Development & Co-Facilitator