FSA – Woman’s Career Exploration Series (2022)
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| Program Description is taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide, 1/2022 | The Women’s Career Exploration Series is a three-part gender-responsive and trauma-informed care series, grounded in the evidenced-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 to overcome employment barriers and move forward toward success in a long-term 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. |
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| Hours | This program is typically completed in 32 hours. |
| Needs Addressed | Work |
| Program Delivery | To ensure program fidelity and proper credit, Women’s Career Exploration Series must be delivered by the Special Populations Coordinator or Education staff. |
| Institution Locations | Available at all BOP institutions with designated females. |