Enfield Adult Education Fall 2020 Fall 2020 Brochure | Page 17

3. Transition Thursdays
• This program is for recent graduates and current students who want to
transition to Asnuntuck Community College, workforce, military or
tech school but are not sure what to do?
• 2020 Workshop Topics are listed below
• Work with a counselor on your individualized program
• Fee may apply for non-Enfield Adult Education students
• Open to ALL community residents, small fee may apply
Instructors: Karen Garvey/
Asnuntuck Community
College Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Week 1: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
The focus of the first class is an evaluation of the student’s
goals, strengths and weaknesses. The O’Net Computer system
will be used to evaluate possible careers for exploration.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Week 2: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Further career exploration and discussion will center around
job outlook and training required for entry into careers.
Popular job sites will be studied and reviewed. Companies
will be analyzed for their mission and employee benefits.
The concept of paying it forward through philanthropy will
be analyzed.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Week 3: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Career opportunities at Asnuntuck Community College will
be presented. The admissions process and financial aid will
be covered.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Week 4: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
The manufacturing program and opportunities at Asnuntuck
will be reviewed. How careers are portrayed in the media,
books, movies and advertising will be discussed.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Week 5: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Job interviewing will be studied. Students will
have an opportunity to be an interviewer and
interviewee.
Transition Thursdays
2020 WORKSHOP TOPICS
(Registration is recommended, but not required.)
This is a one credit course offered for two hour sessions over eight weeks. The class is held in a computer lab at Asnuntuck.
Attending all of the sessions and completing all of the assignments earns the student one full credit. Completing fewer assignments
and attending fewer sessions will result in a lower amount of credit. The purpose of the course is to facilitate transition from where
the student is now and where they would like to be. At any time, the students can request an individual session with the facilitator
to discuss their transition. Grading will be done on in class and homework assignments. Writing prompts will be part of each class.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Week 6: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Students will learn how to write a resume and
will complete their resume and a letter of
introduction. Marketing techniques will be
analyzed and students will apply these to their
own job search.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Week 7: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
The terminology of the world of work, benefits,
job applications and further career work will
continue.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Week 8: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Students will present to the class their final
resumes and letters of introduction for review. Articles
related to the class topics will be shared. Final meetings will
be held between the students and the facilitator.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Week 9: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Students will discuss and role play various real life work
place situations. Students will have the opportunity to
explore possible resolutions to these issues. Asking for a
raise, discussing benefits, concerns and negotiating with a
supervisor will be presented.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Week 10: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Students will visit the American Job Center to become
familiar with the services offered. Students will also have
the opportunity to take the Accuplacer placement exam.
The procedures required to apply to college will also be
reviewed. Final, individual meetings will take place with the
instructor.
4. Free 3 Credit Asnuntuck Community College Course
• For qualified Adult Education Students
• Free Course: CSA 105: Introduction to Software Application,
offered 2020 Spring at Asnuntuck C.C.
• Referral by teacher/counselor is required
ALL MANDATED PROGRAMS ARE FREE • FALL 2020 • EAE • 17