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CAREER/LIFE TRANSITION SERIES COURSES

It's Your Move! 2009-2010

Career and Life Transition Series presented by the Division of Continuing and Professional Studies

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

RETHINKING YOUR GAME PLAN

Conference Date, Saturday September 12, 2009, from 8:30 - 4pm.

Room: TBA

Planning for your next career move or for a more meaningful retirement is an important part of the life cycle. It is important to devise a personal plan to facilitate a smoother new career or life transition process. This series of four workshops will provide you with the opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask necessary questions and provide the tools to plan for a successful life transition.

WORKSHOP I
Coping With Change

Instructor: Linda Capers-Wheeler, MSW
This "hands on" workshop will teach you the basics of self-confidence: what it is, how we lose it, and how we get it back at any age. Come and learn the transition process and see how it can help you cope with personal and professional challenges. This interactive workshop will be presented with humor, understanding and practical life applications.

WORKSHOP II
Your Health and Wellness: Safe guarding your health without losing your savings
Instructor: TBA

This workshop will teach you how to safeguard your health without losing your savings. How do you avoid unnecessary medical expenses and secure your financial future? What hidden dangers are presently deteriorating your health and well-being today?
You will get first hand information from a natural health practitioner.

WORKSHOP III
Mapping Your Financial Future: Have you prepared for what's next?

Instructor: TBA
As the saying goes, money is not everything; however, it definitely has an effect upon our quality of life. Today the world presents an abundance of choices and opportunities. Your dreams, whether planning for a new business, a new career, or retirement, must include a financial road map. Financial planning during a transition can help ensure you keep your current lifestyle as well as reach your future financial goals. Hear our panel of experts discuss the issues and things that you should consider as you plan your next steps.

WORKSHOP IV
Embracing Technology

Instructor: Alex Fernandez, Technology consultant
Have you been reluctant about joining the text messaging rage or trading in your older cell phone for the latest phone with features that would allow you to take photos and stay connected by e-mail? This interactive workshop, presented by experts in the latest cell phone technology, will keep you from being left on the roadside of the Information Highway. Learning about the latest informational technology can not only enhance your lifestyle but make it easier to complete everyday tasks.

MAPPING YOUR FUTURE

The following courses are included in the Career and Life Transition series:

A. MAPPING YOUR FUTURE

Saturday, September 19, 26, from 8:30 am - 12:30pm.

Diefendorf Hall, Room 147, University at Buffalo, South campus

Instructor: Dr. Deborah J. Robinson, Ph.D

Making career choices can be a daunting task in this global economy. Globalization has contributed to individuals experiencing career changes, challenges and opportunities. Mapping and Marketing Your Future workshops will assist with helping to build and navigate your career roadmap.

Mapping Your Future is designed in two parts:

Part I: The two sessions (4 hours each) will consist of self-assessment tests to help you identify your talents and interests.
Part II: Each participant will receive a confidential counseling session to learn to transfer the results from his or her assessment tests and apply them to a realistic strategy in his or her career search. A counseling session is scheduled at the conclusion of Part I.

MARKETING YOURSELF
In between jobs? Accepted a "buy-out"? Thinking about doing something totally new?

Saturday October 3, and October 10, from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Room: TBA

Instructor: Tara Falgham, MSW, Global Career Development Facilitator.

Today's labor market is ever-changing, and you may question if you have the skills employers are seeking. This series will help you build your confidence and enhance your ability to compete in today's job market. We believe that all of your life skills and experiences are valuable. The main premise of this series is to develop your awareness of your "transferable skills" and learn how to communicate them effectively. We will assist you in identifying your personal "skill set" and creating a career portfolio. A segment of the course will also highlight networking tips.

COMMUNICATING IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE

Saturday October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, from 8:30 am - 10:30 am.

Room: TBA

Instructor: Felicia Beard.

Writing for Business is a course designed to provide a working knowledge of, and sharpen, English skills and concepts necessary for success in the workplace. An analysis/overview of the business environment related to appropriate behavior and expectations of employers will be reviewed. Participants will acquire a level of mastery, confidence, and knowledge to face the challenges and expectations of the business world.

COMPUTER SURVIVAL SKILLS

Saturday October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2009, from 10:45 am - 12:45 pm.

Room: TBA

Instructor: Alex Fernandez, Technology consultant.

This course will provide you with basic knowledge of how to use a computer. We will take a tour of the Windows Operating System and get you started with some of the most useful computer applications in our daily lives, including word processing, excel spreadsheets, grapphic presentations, e-mail and the internet.

CAREER CONNECTION NIGHT

FALL 2009, Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Time and Room: TBA

Building the networks for career and personal success.

Whether looking for a new job, a volunteer or business opportunity; establishing a significant social network is a major key to achieving that goal. Statistics show that most people obtain their jobs through a networking connection. Attend our career connection networking event to speak with corporate and organizational leaders about employment opportunities in Western New York's leading job industries. Put your newly acquired networking and marketing skills from the previous workshops to make your career connection.

MOCK INTERVIEW
In addition, our video taped mock interview session will help you create and present your resume and lead you to a full understanding of how to "market yourself." You will have an opportunity to receive feedback on your taped interview.