Description: This course will focus on completing the program and planning for careers. The course will provide a structure for debriefing from experiences in the program, and writing the ILE Culminating Essay. By the end of the course, students will have a strong professional development portfolio and skillset to navigate opportunities.
Learning Objectives: 1. To understand the breadth of career options available to HBHE degree holders in academia, industry, nonprofits, government, and business.
2. To identify skills, interests, and values that will guide career exploration and decision- making.
3. To demonstrate communication and presentation skills necessary to be successful in the workplace.
4. To develop cultural humility and awareness and the opportunities and challenges of working with diverse scientific teams.
5. To describe best practices in research and professional settings.
6. To build confidence and experience in developing relationships with professionals in careers of interest.
7. To build community and learn from peers and alumni.
8. To cultivate professionalism and understand professional standards of collaboration and communication.
9. To understand the elements of productive performance in various professional settings (industry, academia, govt/nonprofit) and seek appropriate professional resources for meaningful engagement.
10. To learn to work successfully in teams (e.g. aspects of motivation, management and group dynamics).
