Brighter Futures
In this Information Age it is increasingly difficult for dislocated workers to make the transition from traditional job experiences to a more high tech and complicated workplace.
Here at Lane Community College, with the help of the Brighter Futures Project we are providing dislocated workers with resources, information, and support in an easily accessible, user friendly, yet technically sophisticated way.
We have a menu of workshops that allow participants to access career coaching and guidance in a group setting. Workshops range from hands-on assessment and research activities in a computer lab, to special topics, such as Overcoming Age Bias and Effective Networking For Jobs.
The Brighter Futures group uses LCC’s web based student portal (myLane) for communications and activities. This allows for timely messaging, group dissemination of information, and easy access for participants. Additionally, it creates an opportunity for building high-tech skills for those participants with less computer expertise.
Career development activities result in an individually customized Career Map for each participant. The Career Map includes short-term and long-term goals, timelines, budgets and resource options, as well as steps for skills enhancement.
Skill enhancement activities are as diverse as the individuals in the program, including basic skills development, GED completion, career pathways certificates, and college degrees.
All participants work towards the National Career Readiness Certificate. The NCRC is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates basic skill competency in three areas: reading, math, and locating information.
The combination of high-tech, timely services with a supportive structure and environment delivers a one-two punch that provides dislocated workers with the competitive edge they need to be successful in today’s challenging economy and competitive job market.
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