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DSF career success coaching Program

DSF Career Success Coaching Program empowers DSF Scholars to grow professionally by matching them with volunteer coaches that will support them with gaining the skills needed to be more confident and competitive in the job search process. 

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Career Success Coach Program Objectives

  • Expand Scholar connections and networks

  • Support scholar’s knowledge of their strengths, values and motivations and connect them to career paths

  • Provide Scholar opportunities to practice essential/durable skills and grow professionally

  • Improve Scholar competitiveness in the job market through resume review, LinkedIn profile creation, network building, and interview preparation

I am a professional interested in becoming a volunteer career success coach.

I am a DSF Scholar interested in receiving career success coaching.

Volunteer Career Success Coaching

Benefits

  • Gain coaching experience working with young adults
  • Impact future leaders and support home grown talent
  • Increase number of competitive job applicants in greater Denver Metro area
  • Pass on your knowledge and expertise to improve the success outcomes for scholars

Program Requirements & Commitments

  • 2 hours per month commitment for 6 months
    • 30 minutes to 1 hour dedicated to learning career coaching materials
    • 1 hour virtual meeting dedicated to career search preparation, personal growth, and increasing employability skills
  • Mandatory in-person meeting on October 11
  • Support scholar in improving their overall competitiveness and confidence in the job search process. Monthly topics include:
    • Career Planning and Development
    • Resume Creation
    • LinkedIn Profile
    • Networking Best Practices
    • Interviewing techniques
  • All meetings will be virtual
  • Listens and provides encouragement, feedback, and new insights

Thank you for your interest in the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Career Success Coaching Program! The program empowers DSF Scholars to grow professionally while inspiring them to contribute to the Denver community by providing individualized mentorship. This application will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.    

Apply as a coach

DSF Scholar Career Coaching Participation

Scholar Benefits

  • Learn skills to prepare you to find and obtain the job you want

  • Expand your professional connections and networks

  • Increase your confidence and competitiveness in securing a job of your choice

  • Improve your resume, LinkedIn profile, interview skills, and networking techniques

 

Program Requirements & Commitments

  • 2 hours per month commitment for 6 months
    • 30 minutes to 1 hour dedicated to learning and completing career related activities to improve your professional growth 
    • 1 hour dedicated to meeting with your coach virtually to discuss career coaching content and increasing your employability skills
  • Mandatory in-person meeting on October 11
  • Improve your overall competitiveness and confidence in the job search process. Monthly topics include:
    • Career Planning and Development
    • Resume Creation
    • LinkedIn Profile
    • Networking Best Practices
    • Interviewing techniques
  • Be a current DSF Scholar  
  • All meetings will be virtual
  • Listens and provides encouragement, feedback, and new insights

Thank you for your interest in the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Career Success Coaching Program! The program empowers DSF Scholars to grow professionally while inspiring them to contribute to the Denver community by providing individualized mentorship. This application will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.    

Apply as a scholar participant