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Veteran career consultant

3 weeks of on-site training

month of internship

free hotel accommodation and meals for the period of internship

teaching in the Ukrainian language

career support

About the course

“Career Consultant” is a free course of the UNIT 6.0 program from the Reskilling Ukraine project. The course was created for veterans to give them more opportunities for professional development on their way back to civilian life. After completing the course, you will be able to provide people, including your brothers and sisters-in-arms, with counseling services on career development and planning in the modern environment.

The course consists of two parts: intensive theory and internships at project companies/organizations. For the period of offsite classes, the organizers provide course students with free hotel accommodation and meals. Internships take place in partner companies (organizations, territorial communities) at the place of residence. During the course of training, students are formally evaluated. At the end of the training program, students are required to pass a professional certification to receive a state-issued certificate.

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The Career Counselor course is aimed at female and male veterans who meet the selection requirements and are interested in retraining, obtaining a new profession, and working in the field of career counseling.  The course is suitable for: veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war/ATO/JFO. To enroll in the course, you need to apply online.‍

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Requirements

Be in civilian status for at least 6 months

Have a document of discharge from service or expect to receive it

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How the training takes place

Theoretical part

The duration is four weeks. This part of the course consists of two modules.

The first module is on-site. This includes three weeks of offline lectures and intensive workshops, guest lectures from Swedish and Ukrainian experts. In view of this, you need to take into account the need to travel from your city/village to the place of study for the entire period of theoretical classes of the first module. The course organizers provide future career counselors with free hotel accommodation (if necessary) and three meals a day.

All the necessary theoretical material is presented with practical examples so that students get the most out of it, learn it effectively and apply it during their internship. During this module, students will gain knowledge of the basic principles, models and methodology of career counseling. They will also learn how to:

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• analyze the labor market;

• determine the client's values, motivation and potential;

• build career goals, properly plan the transition to a new career for veterans;

• communicate effectively with people;

• create letters of recommendation and resumes;

• build a professional portfolio;

• provide career counseling to brothers and sisters-in-arms, retraining, etc.

The second module is a one-week online training with individual support. During this module, students prepare for the internship, repeat and consolidate their knowledge, work on preparing the documentation required for each case, and practice finding gaps in information and eliminating them. At the same time, they prepare their own profile as an imaginary candidate, analyze it together with the group, eliminate shortcomings, improve it, and try to create the most effective candidate profile on the labor market.

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Practical part

The duration is one month. This part of the course also consists of two modules.

The first module is an internship at a partner company or organization of our project. The internship takes place at the place of residence. If a veteran lives in a place where we do not have a partner, we will definitely find such an organization for our student to do an internship. Internships are an important part of this course. It is necessary to consolidate knowledge in practice, adapt to a new profession, develop communication skills, and feel more confident in the workplace. This part of the course requires a minimum of 20 hours of practice per week for a month. At the same time, we provide students with the support of our team during the internship: weekly meetings with the group supervisor, the possibility of individual consultation with a mentor through chats and calls, meetings with the entire group once a week to analyze the results of the internship, etc.

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The first module is an internship at a partner company or organization of our project. The internship takes place at the place of residence. If a veteran lives in a place where we do not have a partner, we will definitely find such an organization for our student to do an internship. Internships are an important part of this course. It is necessary to consolidate knowledge in practice, adapt to a new profession, develop communication skills, and feel more confident in the workplace. This part of the course requires a minimum of 20 hours of practice per week for a month. At the same time, we provide students with the support of our team during the internship: weekly meetings with the group supervisor, the possibility of individual consultation with a mentor through chats and calls, meetings with the entire group once a week to analyze the results of the internship, etc.

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Stages of the course

Registration

You apply online by filling out a questionnaire. Recruiters review it for compliance with the requirements. As a result, you receive either a rejection letter or an invitation to an interview.

Interview

You choose the time, date, and platform for the video interview, and meet with the recruiter. You receive a letter with the result of the conversation. If you are accepted, you will receive an invitation to study and a list of required documents.

On-site training

You come to study in Kyiv. We put you up in a hotel. You attend classes and study offline for 3 weeks.

Online learning

You study online at home with individualized support. You consolidate the material you've learned, organize your knowledge, and prepare for your internship.

Internships

To develop the skills of your new profession in real working conditions, you will undergo an internship at companies (organizations, territorial communities) in your place of residence. We regularly advise you and answer your questions.

Certificate

You will receive a certificate upon completion of the training

Results you will achieve

Professional certificate

Employability skills

The community of brothers

Career support

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What does a career consultant do?

This is a specialist who provides consulting assistance in career development and planning, retraining, resume preparation, etc.

Is there any support during the internship?

Yes. Our team provides support during the internship. This means two to three calls per week and one group call at the end of each week of the internship. In addition, our administrators and team are always present on the ground and monitor the progress of both training and internships.

Where will I be able to work after completing this course?

You will be able to work in HR departments, recruitment companies, educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies. They help people build their careers, create resumes, set professional goals, and find jobs.

Do I need to have experience in career counseling?

No, you don't. In our course, you will learn everything you need to successfully start as a career counselor.

Is it possible to combine studying at the course with work?

The program requires full engagement during the on-site training module, as well as at least 50 percent engagement during the internship and certification preparation. Therefore, we recommend that you plan this time in advance to ensure successful completion of the course.

What is a professional certification?

This is the process of passing exams to obtain a document confirming your knowledge and skills to work as a career counselor.

Are accommodation and meals paid for during the courses for veterans?

Yes. The organizers cover the cost of accommodation and meals during offline training. The course is completely free for female and male veterans.

How does career counseling differ from coaching?

The two professions are somewhat similar, but they differ in their approaches, the way they interact with people, and their goals. Coaches rarely provide specific advice and knowledge. They are more focused on helping people through self-discovery. Instead, a career counselor focuses on providing expert information, a structured approach to the case, statistics and analytics to achieve a specific result.

Requirements

Be in civilian status for at least 6 months

Have a document of discharge from service or expect to receive it

Be ready to work with people and confidently use MS Office

Yes, apply