Career Advocate Program
The Career Development Center (CDC) is excited to invite you to participate in our Career Advocate Program. A Career Advocate supports students in achieving their career goals by providing them with career resources, tools, and guidance to make informed decisions in their career journey.
This program is a four-part comprehensive training series designed to advance staff and faculty learning on how to apply our "Plan Your Future" Models, CDC services, and employment preparation resources to help address career-related inquiries from students.
If you are in a student-facing role or supervise student assistants, this program would be a great series to further your learning and equip you in supporting the career development of your students.
Key Program Highlights and Benefits:
Earn:
- A certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation signed by both Vice President Beth Lesen and Career Development Center Director Erin Booth-Caro
- A digital badge that signifies advocacy to share on various platforms such as email signature and LinkedIn
Requirements:
- Be a current staff or faculty member of CSULB
- Attend 4 workshops during Fall 2024 & Spring 2025
- Attend Workshops 1 (Becoming a Career Advocate), 2 (Online Career Tools) and 3 (Adopting "Plan Your Future" Models & Recognition Ceremony)
- Attend 1 additional CDC workshop or event of your choice
Workshop 1: Becoming a Career Advocate*
In this first meeting, you will learn more about the Career Advocate program and be introduced to our "Plan Your Future" Models, receive an overview of CDC services, and learn how to effectively navigate CareerLINK.
- Friday, September 27, 2024, 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
- Zoom Registration
Workshop 2: Online Career Tools*
Learn how to incorporate career exploration and job search tools when engaging with students.
- Friday, October 25, 2024, 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
- Zoom Registration
Workshop 3: Adopting "Plan Your Future" Models & Recognition Ceremony
Learn how to use the "Plan Your Future" Models for career exploration, career preparation, and job and internship search in your work with students. Then enjoy a reception and recognition ceremony for completing the Career Advocate Program!
- Friday, April 25, 2025, 10:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
- In-Person: Career Development Center | Brotman Hall 250
*Workshops 1 and 2 will be recorded. If you are unable to attend either workshop, you may still participate! Please email Maryann Nguyen at Maryann.Nguyen@csulb.edu to access the recordings.
We are confident that the University Staff and Faculty Career Advocate Program will have a meaningful impact on your professional development while encouraging a campus environment that invites career conversations. Thank you for your continued dedication to CSULB's commitment to excellence.
For further information and inquiries, please contact: Maryann Nguyen at Maryann.Nguyen@csulb.edu.
