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The Essentials of College/Technical Planning
This workshop introduces participants to educational opportunities
in general and EOC services in particular. This "how-to approach"
on college preparation will also cover the admissions and financial
aid process.
Career Exploration
This is a self-exploration workshop. Participants will begin to
focus on possible careers that fit their interests, skills and
job values. Additional topics include: 1) attending college versus
alternative paths; 2) discussion of past careers and potential
ideas for future ones; 3) discussion and clarification of values,
attitudes, and abilities; and 4) discussion on future employment
trends and career decision making aids.
Finding
the Cash: Understanding the Financial Aid Process
This workshop provides an overview of the financial aid process.
Students will be introduced to the Student Aid Report, award letter
process, loans, educational expenses, renewal forms, and other
relevant forms. Participants will learn strategies to reduce expenses,
avoid unnecessary debt manage essential loans.
"Why
Do You Do What You Do?" (Personal Interaction Theory-PIT)
This workshop will allow participants to identify their strengths
through the development of a personal behavioral style profile.
It will explore how we are different from others as well as ways
to better understand and respect those differences.
"I am a Leader:
Hear Me Roar!" (Leadership Development)
This workshop will allow participants to increase their understanding
of leadership. How are you already a leader? How can you become
a better leader? These questions and more will be answered at
this workshop.
"Do
You Hear What I Hear?" (Developing Our Communication Skills)
This workshop will provide participants with helpful information
on how to improve their communication skills. The art of the communication
process will be discussed with activities designed to increase
awareness of both verbal and non-verbal communication.
"TIME OUT" for Time
Management
This workshop will show participants how practicing time management
can become a habit that will allow more time for enjoyable activities.
This workshop provides solutions for making efficient use of limited
hours. Participants will learn how to balance their time among
family, friends, school, and personal needs. Utilizing effective
study skills to make the most out of limited time will also be
discussed.
Goal Setting: Developing
a Plan for your Life Journey
This workshop will provide participants with the tools necessary
to establish specific measurable life goals. Strategies for achieving
both short and long-term goals will be discussed. Each participant
will develop a personal plan of action for achieving goals.
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