THE FACTS Many college students focus primarily on making the grade and graduating from college. Many college professors focus on teaching students what is necessary to pass the course. A college degree can adequately prepare a student for a certain field of work. An employee can be taught how to perform specific job skills. Many employees fail because of performance issues that are not related to job skills. Many employees do not have control of their own career paths.

Life After College (Successfully Transitioning into the Workforce)

This one-hour Life After College presentation will discuss:

• The importance of goal-setting in directing your career and achieving your dreams.
• How to increase your worth at work by increasing your value.
• How to use the ripple effect to produce bigger outcomes.
• The benefits of volunteering.
• Specific skills versus transferable skills.
• How to utilize your transferable skills to increase your worth on the job and in your personal life.
• The importance of having a mentor.