CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT by USAIDPakistan

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

SUGGESTED DURATION: 21 HOURS OVER THREE 3 DAYS

NOVEMBER, 2010 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by CARE International in Pakistan

USAID PAKISTAN JOBS CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

SUGGESTED DURATION: 21 HOURS OVER THREE (3) DAYS

Disclaimer: The author's views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government

Introduction Rationale

Needs Assessment

Program Planning Template

Synopsis

Session Planning

Session 1 : Career Development Centres (CDC)

Session 2 : Activities and Associated Services Session 3 : Starting a CDC

Session 4 : How Does a CDC Work? Session 5 : Learning Management System (LMS)

Session 6 : Women in the Workforce

Session 7 : HR Forum

Session 8 : Best Practices Session 9 : Final Wrap-up

List of Required Apparatus

Evaluation / Assessment Procedure

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

USAID PAKISTAN JOBS CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S OPERATIONAL MANUAL

Disclaimer: The author's views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government

Introduction

1 Career Development Centers (CDC)

1.1 What is a CDC?

1.2 Why are CDCs necessary?

1.3 Who is served by CDCs?

1.3.1 Students

1.3.2 Alumni

1.3.3 Faculty

1.3.4 Employers

1.3.5 Community

1.4.1 Host Institution

1.4.2 Potential Employers

1.4.3 Students/Trainees

1.4.4 Alumni

1.4.5 Family members

1.4.6 Government 1.5.1 What are the challenges?

1.5.2 How can these challenges be addressed?

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1.5 Country-specific challenges

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1.4 Who are the stakeholders in a CDC?

2 Activities and associated services 2.1 Career Information

2.1.1 Occupational Briefs

2.1.2 Links to relevant jobs sites

2.1.3 Links to national and regional labor data

2.1.4 Directory of community training opportunities

2.1.5 Relevant newsletters, newspapers, magazines, career guides

2.1.6 Digital resources for “Day in the life of a . . .” series

2.1.7 Speaker's Bureau

2.1.8 Informational Interviews

2.1.9 Job Fair

2.2 Career Education

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2.2.1 Internship Program

2.2.2 Mentorship Program

2.2.3 Job Shadowing

2.3.1 Personality Assessment

2.3.2 Self-discovery Activities

2.3.3 Family Counseling

2.4 Employment Counseling

2.4.1 Skill Assessments

2.4.2 CV/Resume Writing Skills

2.4.3 Interview Skills

2.4.4 Filling Out an Application

2.4.5 Communication Skills

2.4.6 Professional Grooming 2.5.1 HR Forum

2.5.2 Jobs Portal

2.5.3 Job Fair Hosting

2.5.4 On-Site Recruitment 3.2 Organizational Structure

3.3 Roles and Responsibilities

3.4 Mission and Vision

3.4.1 Mission Statement

3.4.2 Vision Statement 3.5.1 Budget

3.5.2 Sustainability plan

3.6 Strategic planning

3.6.1 Ad hoc

3.6.2 Integrated program

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3.5 Financial support

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3 Starting a CDC

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2.5 Job Placement

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2.3 Career Counseling

3.7 CDC Tools 3.7.1 CDC Website - General Information

- Marketing

- Management

3.7.2 Job Boards

3.7.3 Resume Book

3.7.4 Job Posting Book

3.7.5 Job/Internship Request Book

3.7.6 Support equipment

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4 How does a CDC work? 4.2 For Students/Trainees

4.2.1 Intake

4.2.2 Assessment

4.2.3 Program

4.2.4 Monitoring and Evaluation

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4.3 For Employers

4.3.1 Introduction and Information Exchange

4.3.2 Documentation

4.3.3 Follow-up

4.3.4 Monitoring and Evaluation

5 Conclusion

Annexes

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT