CETC Outreach Programs
Typical programs we offer:
This page provides a list of current outreach programs offered through the CETC. We can provide programs for Miami academic and student affairs offices, classes, student organizations, and other groups. The outreach programs are run by both professional staff and trained undergraduate career assistants, and can be altered to fit specific needs. We ask that you call and set up an outreach at least one week in advance.
General Overview of CETC Services
Target population: Normally 1st or 2nd
year students who are undecided about a major.
Time Frame: 15 minutes to 60
minutes- depending on request.
Outreach Description:
Students will be given a basic understanding of the
resources available at the CETC, and how such services
can help them to find either a career or educational
track. Afterwards students are given a chance to ask
questions and learn more about how they can further
explore deciding a major and/or career path.
Tour of CETC:
Target Population: Any
student group/organization or class that would like
to learn more about the CETC and its resources.
Time Frame: Can range from 45 minutes
to 60 minutes.
Outreach Description:
A tour of the CETC is a great way to familiarize
students with our services in person. Career advisors
will walk through and explain the various resources
available to students. Some of these resources include:
the CETC library; career computer programs; counseling
appointments and many more. After the general tour,
students may have the chance to personally explore
the center and use any of its available resources.
*Note: We do ask that faculty or person(s) in charge
of the class attend the outreach as well.
Career Exploration Process:
Target Population: Students
who are not yet decided about either their career
path or academic track, typically 1st and 2nd year
students.
Time Frame: 15 minutes
to 60 minutes
Outreach Description:
The process of going from undecided about either
career or academic track is explained. This includes
things like how one can learn about oneself (i.e.
values, skills, interest, personality), and how
one can then use such information for examining
career and major options. This outreach is designed
to help students feel some sense of control over
how they will answer large questions about career
and majors, and to help them understand the typical
obstacles that make such decisions difficult.
Transferable Skills:
Target population: Typically 3rd or
4th year students and/or athletes who are unsure
how their current academic and/or athletic skills
transfer into the working world.
Time Frame: 30 minutes to 1 hour - depending
on request.
Outreach Description:
The aim of the outreach is to help students identify
skills they have accumulated during their time at
Miami. Many students do not realize or know how
to relate their skills to job postings. For example:
Being a "team player" is not only beneficial
playing sports, it is also a highly valued skill
in the working world.
Interests
Target Population: Students who are
unsure of their interests, or do not know what jobs
are available in relation to their major/minor.
Time Frame: 30 minutes to 1 hour - depending
on size of attendance.
Outreach Description:
Typical outreach may include worksheets designed
to help students assess their interests. Afterwards,
students will have the opportunity to match their
results to Holland's Interest codes where they can
explore various majors related to their specific
interests. Career advisors are present to help clarify
results, questions and explain how the results can
help narrow their search for a major and career.
The Strong Interest Inventory* can also be utilized
for such outreach programs, but must be administered
before the program date to participants. These tests
help assess your interests and skills. Test results
are interpreted with a professional career counselor.
*Note: Students will also be asked to pay to
cover the costs of the Strong Interest Inventory
(SII-$15.00). Costs incurred for these services
at the Career Exploration and Testing Center will
appear on students' Bursar bills.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator/Personality
Testing
Target Population: Work groups (i.e.,
office staffs), and other groups.
Time Frame: Approximately 30 minutes
is required to take the test itself. The program
in which the test is interpreted takes between 60
and 90 minutes.
Outreach Description:
This outreach can be helpful especially to work
groups, and can be used to evaluate strengths/areas
for improvement among a staff. It is helpful for
team building for both new and existing staffs.
The test itself is a widely used personality test.
It helps assess personal preferences within four
categories: where you direct your energy; how you
process information; how you make decisions; and
how you organize your life. Each person fits into
one of 16 personality types. Tests are administered
online and must be administered before the program
date. A professional counselor will interpret the
results and assist in further exploration of related
careers.
*Note: Participants will be asked to pay to cover
the costs of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
(MBTI-$15.00). Costs may be paid for by different
means, but budget transfers are often an easy means.
For students, the cost of the test may be billed
to the bursar.
For more information or to set
up a program:
Please contact the CETC:
Phone: 513-529-4645
Email: cetc@muohio.edu
**When scheduling, please communicate the following:
- Date of request
- Your group name
- Desired program length
- A contact person with his/her: position, address, phone number, email address
- The title or topic of the program you are requesting
- The audience composition and the number of people expected
- Reason for requesting the program
-
Any special concerns to be sensitive
to, special needs you want addressed by the program
Last Updated:2-16-05
Contact: brownefr@muohio.edu
(513)529-4645