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Everyone is telling you that your college education should lead to a job. We believe that your Calvin education should lead to more. That’s why we offer Calvin LifeWork, an optional four-year online program that starts with discovery and launches your career path, all while preparing you for a wholehearted life.
FOCUS AREAS: VOCATION
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Discover what God is calling you to do and who he is calling you to be. Realize you have gifts that will transcend your career—gifts that you can use to serve the world with passion and purpose.
Budgeting, credit scores, loans. Taxes, renting, insurance. Learn the essentials and get a framework to approach your finances with confidence.
CAREER READINESS
LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS
Most of us will spend much of our lives working. Whether you plan to enroll in grad school or seek employment right after college, you’ll be equipped with the practical skills you need to launch into your career path.
Be a leader in your field of work and study. We’ll help you develop the competencies you need to be successful and thrive in your life after college.
Calvin LifeWork is an intentional path to a solid future. All first-year students are invited to participate.
PROGRAM ROADMAP
Get ready for life after college while you’re in college.
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
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INTRODUCTION TO STEWARDSHIP
Start Here
PATHWAYU CAREER ASSESSMENT WHAT IS VOCATION?
CAREER PLANNING
Year ONE completed
RÉSUMÉS THAT GET RESULTS CONFLICT RESOLUTION
FINANCE
LEADERSHIP
Year TWO co
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NAVIGATING CAREER FAIRS AND ELEVATOR PITCHES
JOB, INTERNSHIP, AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP SEARCH STRATEGIES
WHAT IS THE POWER IN YOUR PRIMARY CALLING?
TRACKS COLOR KEY
MODULES TAKE 30-60 MINUTES AND INCLUDE A PRACTICAL LIFE APPLICATION
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EQUIP
CREDIT AND OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
DISCOVER
DEVELOPING YOUR PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION INTERVIEWING DO’S AND DON’TS
CONTRIBUTING TO A TEAM’S SUCCESS
BANKING BASICS AND STUDENT LOANS
WORK INDEPENDENTLY ONLINE
WORK, SCHOOL, AND PERSONAL LIFE
WHAT MAKES YOU YOU
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CAREER
THIR DY EAR
VOCATION
BUDGETING
WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE
INTRO TO CALVIN LIFEWORK
GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
INSURANCE AND MAJOR PURCHASES
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OPTIONS: GTD, GRAD SCHOOL, HAPPINESS
EAR Y H INVESTMENTS AND RETIREMENT PLANNING
HOW DO YOU LIVE OUT YOUR CALLINGS? GAP YEARS TRANSITIONING TO A PROFESSIONAL
THE ART OF SMALL TALK AND NETWORKING
FIRST JOB BASICS alumn
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EXPERIENCE
LEADWELL TAXES AND HOUSING DECISIONS
JOB AND INTERNSHIP SUCCESS ETHICS AND VALUES
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BECOMING A PART OF THE CALVIN NETWORK
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