9. Why Developed / Problems / Issues Targeted |
What are the main aims or objectives of the initiative? Is it designed to address any particular problems or issues? If so, please specify what these are. | The career preparation program seeks to provide the following educational goals for participants: engaged citizenship, community service, and participatory involvement; career planning; ethical approaches to business, relationships and problem solving; practical leadership; emotional intelligence; critical thinking; evaluative sources of involvement; informed decisionmaking; working in teams and groups; conflict resolution; cultural competency and cross cultural understanding; and tolerance of ambiguity (ACPA & NASPA, 2004). |
10. Key Features / Content
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Please describe the main features of the program, focusing in particular on those aspects that are particularly innovative, effective or promising. | Overview of Workshop Content 25. Community/Cohort Building (Introduction to Staff/Faculty Mentors)/Overview of Student Support Services 26. Skills Assessment 27. Service Learning Introduction 28. What Can I do with an Arts Degree 29. Building upon an Arts Degree & Study Abroad Options 30. Resumes/Cover Letter 31. Job Search/Networking Interview/On-Campus Employment & Volunteer Opportunities 32. Think like an Entrepreneur – “Getting the Message Out” 33. Portfolio Preparation/ Arts Success 34. Reflection/Wrap-up 35.Experiential Development Component |
| 11. Funding Mechanisms | Please describe the type of funding mechanism used for this initiative (e.g. provider’s own budget, service contract, grant, co-funding etc.) | |
| 12. Organizational Dimensions | Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc. |