FSA, Productive Activities (PA)
WOMEN’S CAREER EXPLORATION SERIES

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Program Description is taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide The Women’s Career Exploration Series is a 3-part gender-responsive and trauma-informed care series, grounded in the evidence-based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change; and Interactive
Journaling. It teaches strategies to help women succeed in the workplace and offers insights to assist women in overcoming employment barriers and move forward toward success in a longterm
career. Components include career path exploration, steps for success in the workplace, identifying career paths that align with individual interests, building a professional network, applying for and gaining a job that leads to a career, establishing good work habits, and
learning skills for thriving in the workplace.
Hours 32
Location(s) All Female Institutions
Needs Addressed Work
Program Delivery To ensure program fidelity and proper credit, the Women’s Career Exploration Series must be delivered by the Special Populations Coordinator, Education staff, or volunteer.