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GPS Life Plan Where are you going: Make a GPS Life Plan. Why Create a GPS Life Plan ?. GOALS + PLANS SUCCESS where you are now plan where you want to go navigate a route to get there. Learning Plan. Assess what kind of student you are Discover your learning style
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Why Create a GPS LifePlan? • GOALS + PLANS SUCCESS • where you are now • plan where you want to go • navigate a route to get there
LearningPlan • Assess what kind of student you are • Discover your learning style • Connect to the various academic support services on campus • Improve your study skills • Understand how high school is different than college • Enhance your computer literacy
EducationPlan • Select the appropriate courses • Choose your appropriate credit load • Track your academic progress towards program completion • Develop a transfer plan or other educational goals
PersonalPlan • Learn about relationship building and communication styles • Consider your ‘family life’ goals • Set a plan for your health and fitness • Create a plan for managing stress • Deepen your awareness of your personal values and identity
LeadershipPlan • Develop leadership skills • Participate in campus and community activities and organizations • Make social connections • Build experiences for your resume • Explore career possibilities
FinancePlan • Cover all of your various college expenses • Develop a personal budget • Set lifelong financial goals • Consider future lifestyle goals as part of your career decision making process
WorkPlan • Make a successful transition from Century College • Build effective resumes and cover letters • Improve your interviewing skills • Gain job seeking skills • Develop an on-line portfolio • Consider options for part-time employment, internships and service learning
CareerPlan • Think about who you are and what you want to become • Make a decision about your program or major • Bring a focus to your EducationPlan • Learn goal-setting and decision-making • Take action CareerPlan Steps: Step One: Assess Yourself Step Two: Explore Careers Step Three: Explore Educational and Training Options Step Four: Make Decisions and Set Goals
Workshops • Brochure • 57 offered this semester • Less then an hour long • FREE! • East and West Campuses • Meet other students on campus • Unlimited resources!
Incentives Free Food at all Workshops! Weekly Quiz Drawings 1 Workshop: Completion Certificate Invitation to GPS LifePlan Reception 3 Workshops: GPS LifePlan Padfolio 7 Workshops: GPS LifePlan Completion Plaque Enter Drawing for Tuition Credits
Online Resources • Counselor info • Pages with links • How to use online resources
Goals • Middle circle: Main Goal • Outside circles: Sub goals to achieve main goal • Objectives: HOW YOU ARE GOING MEET THE GOALS YOU HAVE SET? S - Specific M - Measurable A - Attainable R - Realistic T – Tangible