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Charting Paths to a New Career

Are you ready for a career change but don’t know where to begin? Whether you feel stuck or bored in your career, UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies’ Adult and Student Services Center can help you navigate a career change—from a computer anywhere, through this online workshop!

About this online career workshop

In this workshop we offer tools to inventory your skills and interests, set goals, make decisions, and network, as well as a unique opportunity to:

• keep on track in your journey to a new career by identifying specific goals each week
• use a holistic approach to identify the best career possibilities for you
• better articulate and communicate your transferable skills
• identify your interests and work values
• receive ongoing guidance and assistance from a career counselor, including online live discussions
• communicate directly with a counselor via phone or e-mail
• interact with peers who can support you in changing careers

Who should take this workshop?

You will benefit from this online workshop if you:

• want to change your working life and need some help with the change
• need the flexible schedule an online program provides

Workshop expectations

Most people spend more time researching a new car purchase than they spend researching their career options. Your success in this workshop depends on your willingness to complete assignments and participate in the activities. Participation with your fellow students and with the facilitator will enable you to get the maximum benefit from this workshop.

Plan to schedule two to four hours a week, at your convenience, to complete course activities—a small investment in your future!

Workshop structure

This workshop runs for seven weeks. About one week prior to the start of your class, you will be sent readings by e-mail. Each week you will have access to new content covering topics such as: interest, skill, and values identification; goal setting; time management; networking; motivation; and decision making.

Live discussions are available online on Tuesdays from noon-12:30 pm and 8-8:30 pm Central Time.

Facilitator

Workshop facilitator is Katia Albright. Other counselors from Adult and Student Services will serve as guest lecturers on various topics. For questions about the course or instructors contact Katia, 608-890-0331 or kalbright@dcs.wisc.edu.

Katia Albright is a counselor for community adults interested in changing careers or returning to school. As a certified Career Development Facilitator, Katia enjoys helping clients with career-development skills such as identifying values, skills, and interests. She is certified to administer and interpret the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Katia has led workshops in career development, career transition, and employability skills, and has worked in various aspects of student affairs for more than 10 years.  She currently serves on the UW-Madison Student Personnel Association executive board and she is also a member of the Wisconsin Career Development Association. As a career changer herself, Katia is familiar with many of the issues facing career changers. Prior to returning to school and earning a master’s degree in adult and higher education, she was a college biology and chemistry instructor. Katia also holds a master’s degree in chemistry.

About the Adult and Student Services Center

UW-Madison’s Adult and Student Services Center provides educational and career assistance to alumni and to members of the Madison-area community. We offer career and educational workshops and outreach programs, and we serve as the admissions office for Special and Guest students.

General information

Workshop fee and schedule

Fee for this seven-week workshop is $149. Members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association pay $139. The course is not available for university credit.

Your contact for more information is Katia Albright, phone 608-890-0331, e-mail kalbright@dcs.wisc.edu.

Accessing this workshop

This UW-Madison workshop is offered through Learn@UW, a collection of software tools used to present online courses for distance education. Students access course materials within Learn@UW via a standard Web browser.

To ensure privacy online you will receive an e-mail with the Web site access information and a personal code.

Computer requirements to use Learn@UW

• An Internet connection
• A Web browser, such as Internet Explore 6.0 or higher, Netscape 7.2 or higher, Mozilla, or Safari. Note: Netscape 7.2 is recommended for Mac users.
• E-mail account (address). You must have an e-mail address to participate in this online workshop; please include it with your registration.

More information on computer and browser requirements

How to register online

Register now online with our partner the Wisconsin Alumni Association® using their secure server. Click on "Division of Continuing Studies 2007-2008" and then on the course title.

Registration deadline: 10 pm CST on May 15, 2008.

Cancellation Policy: If the workshop is filled when we receive your registration we will put you on a waiting list. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop and return your payment if registrations are below minimum enrollment. After registration deadline dates, no refunds will be made for participant’s cancellation of registration. To cancel please contact Katia Albright, phone 608-890-0331, e-mail kalbright@dcs.wisc.edu.