CLIMBING YOUR MOUNTAIN
In a competitive job search environment, there is constant pressure placed on job seekers to stay motivated and productive whilst seeking employment i.e. to get a job.
Climbing Your Mountain is a practical based program that utilises the experiential learning model of “learning through doing” and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques as its prime method of delivery. It is about equipping participants with the right attitude, tools and techniques needed to stay motivated, reach beyond perceived limitations and achieve great personal success in seeking and maintaining sustainable, full-time employment.
We empower individuals to exceed their expectations by placing them in various challenging & stimulating situations. The skills and knowledge gained through their experiences will be transferred into each individual's current situation in seeking employment. The learning can also be applied to their personal lives.
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
A process that looks at the relationship between our thoughts, communication and patterns of behaviour. NLP assists individuals to realise and achieve their desired outcome by looking at the connection between what goes on in the mind (what we see, hear, feel, taste and smell) and our attitudes and behaviour (action).
The program aims to:
Stimulate individual’s physical and mental development in a fun, challenging and supportive environment
• Enhance self esteem and motivation
• Discover and explore inner thoughts, beliefs and attitudes
• Improve communication and conflict resolution skills
• Promote risk taking
• Identify and extend personal and team comfort zones
• Demonstrate the power of positive self-talk
• Reveal vital keys to deal with fears and challenges
• Identify individual strengths and weaknesses
• Enhance team unity, trust and cooperation
• Enhance personal effectiveness
• Teach strategies for effective goal setting
• Demonstrate effective problem solving techniques
DAY 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
“Learning through doing’
Climbing Your Mountain is a practical, adventure-based course where candidates engage in various challenging and stimulating outdoor and indoor adventure activities. Through participating in experiential learning activities individuals will gain the necessary self-awareness, personal and social skills required to build their confidence in gaining and maintaining employment.
Group processing (debriefing) after each activity is utilised as a way to bridge the participants learning experience and facilitate the application of this knowledge to their personal and work situations. The insights gained will help the individuals to understand themselves and others better.
DAYS 2 & 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Review and reflect on their adventure-based experience and apply the learning derived into their current situation in finding and maintaining employment
2. To enhance personal effectiveness and motivation
3. Discuss effective team performance using the Belbin Team roles profile - "A tendency to behave, contribute and interrelate with others in a particular way."
4. Personality Profile - undertake an assessment to determine their profile and how this can influence their choice of career.
Day 4 & 5
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To equip the job seekers with the right tools and skills and practical application required for effective active job searching - resumes & cover letter, interview , reverse marketing techniques and presentation skills.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
The first day is spent engaging in experiential learning activities, including initiative exercises, low and high ropes course. These activities will focus on issues relating to self-discovery and working in a team environment. The experience will challenge participants to confront and deal with their fears and to move out of their comfort zones. Time will be spent discussing the application of the learning to workplace performance and success. The adventure day will be held at an outside ropes course site. The second through to the fourth days will be held at the employment agency site and will include group discussions, teamwork, team activities and role-plays.
EVALUATION
Each participant will be required to develop a personal action plan identifying areas for personal/professional development and growth. A brief report will also be provided on each individual.
The report will include:
• Behavioural changes observed in the participant
• Vocational and personal goals
• Strengths and weaknesses
• Preferred Belbin team roles. Comments on where best suited to working in a team environment
• Personality Profile
FOLLOW UP COACHING SESSION
After completion of the course we encourage the group to meet for 3 weeks as part of a job club. We provide the agency with guidelines on how to best support the group. A teleconference can be arranged during week 3 to review participant’s action plans and discuss progress.
Further one-on-one coaching with job seekers can be provided. This will be at an additional cost.
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