Course Curriculum

Introductions, Create Team Culture, Set Expectations, and Goal Achieving

• Introductions: we are all accountable to each other, as well as to ourselves

• Personal assessment results (DiSC & Myers Briggs) and “Alchemist” book reading assignment 

• Create plan and daily habit to achieve goals, create personal/career goal plans, collectively create 3 team goals

Effective Communication

• Explore the importance of effective communication in personal and social relationships

• Teach active listening skills, non-verbal communication, clear and concise expression 

• Teach effective conflict resolution techniques

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - Part 1

• Explore the importance of emotional intelligence in personal, social and professional relationships

• 4 main areas of EQ: Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management

• Teach strategies for recognizing and managing emotions

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - Part 2

• Continue discussing, exploring and learning ways to manage our emotions in positive ways.  Awareness, Regulation, Motivation and Empathy.  

Mental / Physical / Social / Spiritual Health

• Teach stress management techniques, mindfulness and self-care strategies

• Teach about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise in order to stay grounded and balanced

• Discuss the importance of the quality of our relationships and interactions with others.  Are we surrounding ourselves with a supportive and healthy group of individuals.  

• Discuss the importance of having Spiritual health and discovery a form that is best for you (1) Prayer (2) Medication (3) Connecting with Nature (4) Acts of Kindness or Service 

• Discuss substance abuse prevention 

Resilience, Growth Mindset and the Art of Appreciation 

• Teach strategies to help adapt to change, overcome challenges and bounce back from setbacks

• Adopt a growth mindset and embracing failure as a learning opportunity

• Appreciation is maybe the most essential skill to have for success and fulfillment 

Leadership, Teamwork, Professional Relationships and Problem-solving

• Teach about the qualities of effective leaders and how they inspire and motivate their teams 

• Teach strategies on how to build and maintain professional relationships and networking

• Learn different techniques to efficiently assess and solve problem effectively 

• Explore the topic: how to handle moral dilemmas in the workplace  

Career Essentials and Future Planning 

• Discuss the important of always proactively managing your career

• Explore different styles of resumes and professional etiquette

• Assist with creating/updating their resume, adding a new section titled “Emotional Intelligence”  

• Teach effective interview skills

• Role play with multiple guests to practice and hone interview techniques  

Personal Finance and Wealth Management  

• Discuss personal finance, budgeting, debt management and credti

• Build a personal plan and budget for both short term and long term to accomplish all your goals 

Community Outreach, Job Fair Night & Mentoring 

• Mandatory 10 hours of volunteering this week within community as we are noble contributors.

• You will have the opportunity to discuss career paths with various industry leaders.

• Discuss the importance of having a mentor, and start working with a long-term mentor.

Internship 

• You will work with a dedicated business for at least 10 hours per week based on your interests

• You will gain hands-on experience and get real exposure to a specific industry

• Ceremony Event: review goals, receive potential job offers, and celebration of accomplishments!