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Career Launch

Presented by

VocRehab & VABIR

Jobs and Careers

  • Everyone's Career Pathway is unique

  • A job can become a career

  • You may need a job to pay the bills now and a career later

  • We can help with both!

Jobs

and Careers

We want to help you reach your career potential, whatever that is!

Pathways

Personal Care Attendant

Driver

Handyman

Pathways

Cashier

Server

Warehouse Worker

Retail Pathway

Working up the ladder:

Assistant Store Manager

Lead Cashier

Permanent Cashier

Seasonal Cashier

Retail Field

Healthcare Pathway

Medical Field

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Nursing Aid

Personal Care Attendant

Training and Education

Average Yearly Salary by Training & Career

Wages provided by US Bureau of Labor & Statistics

Training

and

Education

Training

Opportunities

Training Opportunities

Certified Production Technician

CDL School Pharmacy Tech

CNC Training

Bookkeeping

Medical Billing & Coding

Computer Classes

LNA

Personal Care Attendant

Vet Tech

AND MORE!

Progressive Employment

What are your options?

Progressive

Employment

  • Employer Tours
  • Informational Interviews
  • Job Shadows
  • Work Experiences
  • On-the-job-training

Stories From Real Vermonters

Watch

for yourself!

Progressive Employment & Short-Term Training

Research has shown that you are 21% more likely to find meaningful employment after participating in a Progressive Employment activity!

But Does It Work?

Labor Market Information

Job/Career Median Wage Required Training Can we help?

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

CDL License

LNA License

Machine Training

Customer Service

ServSafe

$21.29

$14.50

$17.77

$11.54

$11.19

CDL Driver

LNA

Manufacturing

Cashier

Food Service

Others?

Labor Market

Job Search

Job Search

  • Leads

  • Resumes

  • Interviews

  • Did you get a job? What's next?!

Finding Job Leads

Job Leads

What If I Don't Have a Computer?

No Computer?

  • Newspapers

  • Weekly Job Leads at VDOL

  • Access a computer (Library, Dept. of Labor, VocRehab)

  • VocRehab Can Help!

Building a Resume

Do I need a resume?

YES!!!!

Resume

Note: You may need to send in a cover letter with your resume. If the job ad asks for one, make sure to include it.

Resume Anatomy

Resume Building

  • Name & Contact Information

  • Work History

  • Education

  • Certifications

  • Volunteer Work

  • Skills

What are "Transferable Skills"?

Transferable Skills

Transferable skills are abilities that a person develops through life experience. They can be applied from one situation to another.

  • A job
  • School
  • Volunteering
  • Home life
  • Hobbies
  • Others?

Activity Time

Please take ten minutes to complete the activity sheet which we will discuss as a group at the end.

Let us know if you need help completing it or if you have questions!

Activity Time

What are Employers Looking For in New Employees?

What Employers Look For

  • Punctual
  • Dependable
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Team Player
  • Computer Skills
  • Honest
  • Positive Attitude
  • Strong Communicator
  • Motivated to Work
  • Good Hygiene

What If I Get an Interview?

Interview

  • Call your Employment Consultant and/or VR Counselor
  • Dress up
  • Have good hygiene
  • Know the company
  • Come prepared with the right questions
  • Thank the interviewer
  • You may also want to send a Thank You email or letter 24-48 hours after the interview

Tip: If you really want the job, make it known! Don't be afraid to let the employer know how excited you are about the position.

Interview Video

You Got a Job Offer!

Now What Should You Do?

New Job

  • Congratulations!

  • Call your Employment Consultant and/or VR Counselor to tell them the good news

  • Remember we are here to support you on the job

What's Next?

Next Steps

  • Bring your Packet questionnaire to your appointment with your Counselor

  • Assessments

  • Any questions?

QUESTIONS?

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