Foundations for Employment: Practical Tools

Course Overview

• Course Title: Foundations for Employment: Practical Tools
• Instructor: Akelvon Kelly-Simmons
• Target Audience: Professionals at all stages of their careers
• Prerequisites:
  • Willingness to reflect on career goals and challenges
  • Basic familiarity with workplace dynamics and professional environments
  • Access to a notebook or digital tool for worksheets
  • Proper personal audio devices for effective learning

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Understanding the employment landscape of 2025 and beyond
  • Transitioning smoothly into new roles
  • Mastering the art of Followership
  • Navigating office politics and power dynamics
  • Decoding Psychological Contracts
  • Tackling taboo topics
  • Gaining insights into Employee and Employer perspectives
  • Excelling in the 3Ps (People, Processes, Properties)
  • Creating a Hectic-proof Lifestyle
  • Sustaining long-term success
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Aligning personal and professional goals
  • Developing a clear 30-60-90 day plan for new roles
  • Navigating office politics and power dynamics
  • Building stronger workplace relationships
  • Developing emotional intelligence
  • Optimizing workflows
  • Leveraging tools effectively
  • Creating a personalized development plan

Course Format

• Duration: 1 hour on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • 12 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion