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Career Access Mentor Program

Greetings Mentees and Mentors!

This section includes relevant information as it relates to the CAMP II program, and should have everything you need to set your CAMP II relationship up for success!

Quick Links

CAMP II Monthly Themes
Create Your Own Adventure
Career Access Professional Development Series
CAMP II Trainings

Return to the Career Access Portal

https://oceandiscoveryinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CAMP-II-Video_Final.mp4

Listen to former program participants describe what they gained from their Career Access Mentor Program experience.


CAMP II Monthly Themes

This calendar of events is designed to meet the beginning stages of your career access journey.  Workshops and Challenges are subject to change.

October:

Professional Development:
Informational Interviews

Challenge-of-the-Month:
Conduct an informational Interview with your mentor

November:

Professional Development:
Overcoming Adversity & Developing Professionalism

Challenge-of-the-Month:
Conduct an informational interview with Ocean Discovery staff/alumni

December:

Professional Development:
LinkedIn

Challenge-of-the-Month:
Use LinkedIn to request and conduct an informational interview

January:

Professional Development:
Power Management Workshop (PMW)

Challenge-of-the-Month:
AmeriCorps Mid-Year Retreat

February:

Professional Development:
Calling Out Imposterism

Challenge-of-the-Month:
Participate in a job shadow organized by Ocean Discovery

March:

Professional Development:
Resumes

Challenge-of-the-Month:
Submit resume for professional review

April:

Professional Development:
Cover Letters

Challenge-of-the-Month:
Submit cover letter for professional review

May:

Professional Development:
The Job Search

Challenge-of-the-Month:
Apply to a job!

June:

CAMP II Closing Ceremony & Reflection

July (BONUS):

Professional Development:
Financial Literacy

Challenge-of-the-Month:
Arrange a meeting with a financial consultant

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Create Your Own Adventure

We understand that the job hunt is hard and may be completely new territory.  As you gain more career knowledge and skills, you will move through different phases of your professional journey.  In this section, you will find resources and opportunities for each career development phase you may find yourself in.

If a job is not your next step but rather returning to school, see the Graduate School section of the Career Access Portal, or visit Ocean Discovery’s College Access Portal for undergraduate support, depending on your educational pathway.

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Career Development Phases:

Discuss which phase you’re in with your supervisor or mentor, and work with them to move to the next phase until you’ve secured the job you’re looking for!  For additional support, reach out to Christina Contreras, College & Career Coordinator, if there is follow-up that she can assist with.

Explore

Are you unsure what’s next for you?  Looking for guidance to help you take that first step?  Check out this section to help you clarify what you’re looking for.

Get Ready

Have an idea of the career pathway you want to pursue?  Are you ready to make a plan? Refer to this section to help you prepare for your career transition.

Take Action

You know what you want to do, you’ve made a plan, and now it’s time to put your career knowledge and skills to the test.  Visit this section for steps you can take to enact your career plan.

Apply

Have you found some great job matches?  Are you ready to apply?  This section includes steps you can take to get the job you want!

Phase 1: Explore

Try out any of the following exploratory exercises to gain clarity about the kind of career your passions and talents are most aligned with.  Discuss your reflections with your supervisor or mentor, and contact Christina Contreras for follow up and additional support.
Complete this Career Exploration worksheet
Complete this Discovering Your PURPOSE activity
Investigate a new career using this Career Research Record Worksheet 
Explore your options with What Can I Do With This Major?
Find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work with Interest Profiler
Use the California Career Center and the  California Career Zone to explore how your interests can become your career.
The Salary Surfer provides comparative information about the earnings of recent California community college graduates.

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Phase 2: Get Ready

Create your career plan using this Career Plan Template
Prepare your elevator pitch
Strengthen your personal brand online and on social media by developing your LinkedIn profile:
Get Started with LinkedIn
Learning LinkedIn for Students
How Do I Create a Good LinkedIn Profile?
Writing to be Heard on LinkedIn
2 Simple Steps To Rank Higher In LinkedIn Searches – Easy Keyword Optimization
Publishing on LinkedIn for College Students and Young Professionals – get noticed and stand out on LinkedIn
10 LinkedIn Tips for Students & New Grads
 Best ways to connect on LinkedIn
 How to network with alumni through LinkedIn
Find Jobs on LinkedIn – Best Practices
Searching on LinkedIn
How to Use LinkedIn Learning – tutorial on using LinkedIn’s professional development courses
 The Student Job Hunting Handbook Series (LinkedIn)  

Have questions about how else you can get ready?  Want feedback on your LinkedIn profile?  Set a meeting with Christina Contreras to address all the ways you can best get ready for your career transition.

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Phase 3: Take Action

With career goals and a plan, take some of these action steps to gain the confidence and meet the right people to assist in finding the perfect job.
Conduct an informational interview
Arrange a job shadow
Attend a career fair
Attend a conference (databank)
Attend a networking event
Meet with Shara for Career Coaching
Use the The Alumni Tool on LinkedIn to leverage your college’s alumni network

Ready to take action?  Contact Christina Contreras for assistance in setting up informational interviews or preparing for any of the steps found in this career development phase.

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Phase 4: Apply

Now you’re ready to search for positions that really excite you, and apply.  Take these steps to become a competitive job applicant.
Find job postings
Update your resume
Write a cover letter
Review application material with industry professional
Conduct a mock interview
Track your progress

For one-on-one support developing any of your application materials or preparing for an interview, let Christina Contreras know and she’ll set a coaching meeting with you to review your materials and get them to a competitive level.

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Career Access Professional Development Series

CAMP II Session Evaluation Form (Word.doc)
CAMP II Session Evaluation Form (Google form)

Informational Interview PD

Info Interview PD Presentation 2021
What is an “informational interview” all about?
Ocean Discovery’s Informational Interview Guide

Adversity & Professionalism PD

Reach out to Christina Contreras to connect with PD guest speakers: Rudy Vargas and Claudia Rodriguez.

LinkedIn PD

LinkedIn PD Presentation 2021
LinkedIn.com 
Learning LinkedIn for Students

 

Power Management Workshop PD

Introduction to Power Management Workshop PD Presentation 2022
Recording of Introduction to Power Management Workshop PD 2022

calling out ImposterISM PD

Calling Out Imposterism PD Presentation 2022
What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?
Understanding Microaggressions
Example of code switching

Resume PD

Resume PD Presentation 2022
Resume Templates
Resume Examples (UC Berkeley Job & Internship Guide)
 Resume Examples (USD Career Guide)
Purdue’s Writing Lab – Resumes and CVs

Cover Letter PD

Cover Letter PD Presentation 2021-2022
Cover Letter Examples (UC Berkeley Job & Internship Guide)
 Cover Letter Examples (USD Career Guide)
Purdue’s Writing Lab – Cover Letters

Job Search PD

Job Search Presentation by Alex Lo, Assistant Director of USD Career Center
What Can I Do With This Major? 
USD Career Guide
USD Career Resource Page
Indeed.com
LinkedIn.com

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CAMP II Trainings

CAMP II Pathways Progression Monthly Survey (Word.doc)
CAMP II Pathways Progression Monthly Survey (Google form)

CAMP II Session Evaluation Form (Word.doc)
CAMP II Session Evaluation Form (Google form)

Mentee ORIENTATION

CAMP II Mentee Orientation 2021
Holland’s Personality Types (video)
O*NET Interest Profiler

Mentee Training

CAMP II Mentee Training 2021
Video: SMART Goals
SMART Goals Worksheet
Article: “Are you mentorable?”

Mentor Info Session

Recording of Mentor Info Session 2021
CAMP II Info Session 2021
CAMP II Mentor Application Addendum

Mentor Pre-Service Training

CAMP II Pre-Service Training 2021
Ocean Discovery Long-Term Mentor Training Video
Article “First Do No Harm: Ethical Principles for Youth Mentoring Relationships”

CAMP II Icebreakers

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