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Fall 2024

Date(s) Title of Presentation Presenter
Sept. 25 Navigating Change - Harnessing its Power to Strengthen Your Organization Lauren Schieffer
Sept. 30 Harnessing AI for Workplace Success Burton Kelso
Oct. 10 Propel Your Career to the Next Level with Microcredentials Rebecca Lobina
Oct. 16 What It Takes Carlos Vides
Nov. 7 Effectively Engaging Across Differences Dr. Shay Malone
Nov. 18 EQ & Bright, Dynamic Energy: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for College Success Dr. Claire Muselman
Sept. 16, Oct. 22 or Nov. 15 C.A.L.M. in Crisis Wellness Services
Sept. 17, Sept. 26, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6 or Nov. 12 Mock Interview Days Career Services

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Student employees should record attending Career Pathing sessions on timesheets

Navigating Change - Harnessing its Power to Strengthen Your Organization

Navigating Change - Harnessing its Power to Strengthen Your Organization

The Colonel’s Daughter
Lauren Schieffer, CPS
Speaker and Author
www.laurenschieffer.com

Date: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Length: 60 minutes
Location: Student Union Boardroom

If we’ve learned anything in the past few years, it’s that change is inevitable. Instead of  fearing or resisting it, however, savvy leaders know that change can be a stimulant for growth and success. In this session, we will explore the art of being a change catalyst and harnessing its power to strengthen your company. 

This engaging and interactive session gives you valuable insights and practical strategies for effectively managing and leveraging change, and the tools you need to communicate  effectively (both up and down the ladder) through conflict and change so they don’t derail the whole organization.

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the toxic results of poorly managed change
  • Identify opportunities for growth within change
  • Identify how to establish expectations to ensure chaos doesn’t sabotage smooth operations
  • Identify potential issues from multiple perspectives
  • Function successfully in the midst of on-going change

Harnessing AI for Workplace Success

Harnessing AI for Workplace Success

Burton Kelso, Speaker, TEDx Keynote Technology Speaker
www.burtonkelso.com

Dates: Monday, September 30
Time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 
Length: 60 Minutes
Location: Student Union Boardroom

In this electrifying talk, we’ll explore how AI isn’t just about automating tasks—it’s about turbocharging your human potential in the workforce. Buckle up as we ride the AI rollercoaster to find out what skills are important when embracing chatbots and how you can improve your marketability when it comes to your potential.


Propel Your Career to the Next Level with Microcredentials

Propel Your Career to the Next Level with Microcredentials

Rebecca Lobina, Continuing Professional Education & Missouri SBDC Director
Northwest Missouri State University

Date: Thursday, October 10
Time: 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Length: 60 minutes
Location: Student Union Meeting Room D

Microcredentials are competency-based recognition of your skills and expertise within your industry. No matter your chosen career field, microcredentials offer evidence of your knowledge and place you a step ahead of others without those credentials. Northwest Missouri State University offers training that leads to those qualifications in almost every occupation.

Learning Outcomes: During this career pathing session, both staff and students alike will:

  1. Be introduced to the many types of microcredentials
  2. Understand the value of microcredentials & how to best leverage them when used to obtain promotions, career advancement, skill recognition and job placement
  3. Review the most common career paths that value and/or require microcredentials
  4. Know how to access the many microcredential offerings at Northwest

What It Takes

What It Takes

Carlos Vides
Business Development Coach and Motivational Speaker
Advisor Academy LLC
www.carlosvidesacademy.com

Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Length: 60 minutes
Location: Student Union Boardroom

  • The dream: What is your Dream? What it will take to get there
  • The Journey: What does your Journey look like? Do you have a clear path
  • The Destination, How far is your destination

Effectively Engaging Across Differences

Effectively Engaging Across Differences

Dr. Shalon Malone, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Excellence and Global Engagement
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Northwest Missouri State University

Dates: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 
Length: 60 Minutes
Location: Student Union Boardroom

Professional staff is successful when we can work with and lead others in a culturally diverse workforce. Diversity crosses cultural, global, gender, and generational issues. This interactive workshop will provide ways to understand and collaborate with your colleagues by examining communication, teamwork, feedback and being supportive and appreciating diverse perspective.


EQ & Bright, Dynamic Energy: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for College Success

EQ & Bright, Dynamic Energy: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for College Success

Dr. Claire Muselman, Coach and Speaker
CM Advising
www.drclairemuselman.com

Date: Monday, November 18
Time: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Length: 60 minutes
Location: Student Union Boardroom

College life is a whirlwind of experiences, challenges, and opportunities, all fueled by the bright, dynamic energy that defines this stage of your life. But how do you harness this energy to make the most of your time in college and beyond? The answer lies in mastering Emotional Intelligence (EQ). This session will show you how to channel your vibrant energy into effective decision-making, building meaningful relationships, and achieving your goals with confidence and positivity.

Program Objectives:

  • Unleash Your Bright Dynamic Energy:Learn how to harness and direct your energy in ways that enhance your personal growth, academic success, and social interactions.
  • Master the Five Components of EQ:Understand how self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills can transform your energy into a powerful force for success.
  • Stay Centered and Positive:Develop techniques to manage stress and maintain your bright energy even in challenging situations, ensuring you stay on top of your game.
  • Boost Your Social Impact:Discover how to use your dynamic energy to foster deeper connections with peers, collaborate effectively in teams, and leave a positive mark on your community.
  • Apply EQ with Energy:Engage in interactive exercises that not only teach you about EQ but also help you channel your energy into practical, real-world applications.

Program Outcomes: 

  • Empowered Decision-Making:Students will be able to direct their energy into making informed, confident decisions that align with their goals and values.
  • Energized Relationships:Students will enhance their ability to connect with others, creating vibrant and supportive networks of friends, classmates, and mentors.
  • Resilient Positivity:Students will learn to maintain their dynamic energy and positivity, even in the face of setbacks, leading to greater resilience and personal growth.
  • Future-Ready Confidence:Students will understand how to leverage their bright energy and EQ skills to stand out in their future careers and personal lives.

C.A.L.M. in Crisis

C.A.L.M. in Crisis

Wellness Services
Northwest Missouri State University 

Date, Time and Location:

  • Monday, September 16, 2024 – 2:30 - 5 p.m., Student Union Boardroom
  • Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 2:30 - 5 p.m., Student Union Boardroom
  • Friday, November 15, 2024 - 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Student Union Boardroom

Length:   2.5 Hours (In addition to a 1 hour online Training Camp)
*MUST complete both the online Training Camp and in-person Training session.

This program is designed to assist the campus community in identifying students with mental health concerns.  This training is available for all faculty, staff and students at Northwest!  It is a two-part training including a 1-hour online Training Camp and a 2.5 hour, in-person training held here on campus. 
While counseling services are key to helping support our students with mental health needs, our campus community plays a critical role in overall student wellness. Because of the increasing prevalence of mental health struggles, student success is being increasingly affected. The purpose of C.A.L.M. in Crisis is to build skills across our campus community (students, faculty, and staff). The training focuses on improving awareness of the risk factors and warning signs for suicide, how to recognize and respond when they occur, when/how to refer to available resources, ways in which to offer hope, and the importance of managing personal wellness throughout the process. Participation in the training is how we can help align our various roles on campus to bring evidence-based interventions to our ongoing support of student wellbeing.

Important Note: This is a two-part training requiring completion of an online component, Training Camp, as well as an in-person component. Training Camp needs to be completed in Northwest Online within two weeks of the in-person training date you select. Information to access Training Camp will be sent via email 2 weeks prior to the in-person training. 

The course is organized around the acronym C.A.L.M.
C– Create Awareness  
A – Ask Question 
L – Learn Resources 
M – Manage Your Wellness 

Content includes a brief overview of mental health concerns on campus, as well as breaking down each component of the C.A.L.M. acronym. After completion of both training components, attendees will be emailed a certificate of completion.

This session counts as three Career Pathing sessions.

C.A.L.M in Crisis Student Registration


Mock Interview Day

Mock Interview Day

Career Services
Northwest Missouri State University

Date and Location: Fall 2024 Events:

  • Agriculture – Tuesday, September 17 – Ag Learning Center and Zoom
  • Computer Science and Information Systems – Thursday, September 26 - Zoom
  • Business – Wednesday, October 23 - Zoom
  • Health and Natural Sciences – Wednesday, October 30 - Zoom
  • Behavioral Sciences – Wednesday, October 30 - Zoom
  • Education – Wednesday, November 6 – Hughes Fieldhouse and Zoom
  • Language, Literature and Writing – Tuesday, November 12 - Zoom

Time: 9 am - 3 p.m.
Length: 30 Minutes

The goal of these events is to help students gain interviewing experience by meeting either face-to-face or on Zoom with real employers. During the interview, the employers will provide students with feedback on their resume, interview responses, and overall impression. We encourage employers to use their own interview format to make mock interviews as close to a real interview as possible.

Typically, each mock interview session will be approximately 30 minutes, which allows:

  • 20 minutes to conduct the interview
  • 5-10 minutes to critique the resume/interviewing skills and provide feedback

You may attend more than one mock interview day and receive credit towards the Career Pathing Program for those you attend.

Register for Mock Interview Day