Overview of The Transitions Program...

The Transitions Program is a 3 week career exploration and planning program designed to help you identify and target new career options that will be exciting, fulfilling and that will offer the opportunities and rewards you want and deserve.

Week 1 ~ THE BIG PICTURE
We begin by looking at employment trends in today’s marketplace and what it takes to succeed. We then support you in clarifying your values and priorities, and in establishing a new outlook towards yourself, your future and your career opportunities.

Week 2 ~ EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS
The focus is on career exploration, guiding you through personal evaluations and career tests to determine possible career matches. Practical strategies for researching new occupations, networking and making contacts are reviewed.

Week 3 ~ A NEW PLAN OF ACTION
Prepare to act upon your career plan by clarifying your goals, breaking them down into achievable action steps, and developing strategies for success.

Weeks 4 ~ 12 ONGOING SUPPORT
Addional career counselling as needed and weekly success team meetings provide structure and peer support to help you stay on track and achieve your goals.

We will help you...

Assess personal desires, temperament, assets and abilities
Identify fulfilling career and job options
Research specific occupations and career paths
Build a clear plan of action to reach your goals
Maintain focus through group and individual guidance sessions

Topics covered include:

Realities and trends in today’s job market
Overcoming the effects of job loss and life transitions
Building self-confidence and self-esteem
Career testing and personality questionnaires
Identifying "best fit" careers and jobs
Researching career and training options
Self-employment opportunities and planning
Information interviews and networking
Goal setting strategies
Concrete steps to success

Professional guidance...

Our program is led by men and women who have a clear understanding of the career transition process from both professional and personal experience. Our instructor / counsellors have well developed group facilitation skills, one-on-one counselling and coaching skills, and the ability to be sensitive to the needs of individual participants.

"The instructors and support staff were articulate, hardworking and dedicated. They facilitated our one-on one counselling sessions and group exercises and discussions with skill and tact. I highly recommend The Transitions Program." — Ray