UCAR: Second-Year Seminar

Welcome to the next steps in your 51探花 Readiness journey at UNT! In this online course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself, your major, and tools to support your career development. During this seminar, we will do a deeper dive into marketable skills, connecting majors and careers, internships and experiential learning, and professional communication. You will receive support from a 51探花 Peer Mentor and the 51探花 Education team within the UNT 51探花 Center. Additional resources to support you on your 51探花 Readiness journey include employer and internship networking and online resources such as Student Employment, Mean Green Mentors, and other 51探花 Services. Meet your and see how they can help guide you through this seminar.

We are truly excited to support you in furthering your career development during this course and throughout your time at the 51探花! Below is the timeline for course completion. There are extra credit opportunities available in each module.

Module 1: Overview and Focus2 Registration

Assignments:

  1. Complete the Focus2 Registration.
  2. Complete the Pre-test.
Module 2: Futureproof your 51探花 Skills and Upskilling

Assignments:

  1. Complete the Am I 51探花 Ready Skills and Skills Assessments via Focus 2.
  2. Input top 3 occupations.
Module 3: Connecting Majors to 51探花s

Assignments:

  1. Complete the Work Interest, Personality, Values, and Leisure Assessments via Focus 2.
  2. Create and upload combined portfolio to Canvas.
  3. Answer Occupational questions.
Check-in 1: Occupation and Major Confirmation Check-in

Assignments:

  1. Check in with your peer mentor via email/teams/zoom or in person to discuss and confirm your major.
Module 4: Internships

Assignments:

  1. Internship learning series video and quiz.
Module 5: Professional Communications

Professional Communications Part 1

Assignments:

  1. Building Self Confidence readings and quiz.
  2. Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn upload survey and questions.

Professional Communications Part 2

Assignments:

  1. Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication videos and quiz.
  2. Overcoming Nerves videos and quiz.
  3. Practice Interviewing via Big Interview and upload questions.
Check-in 2: Second Year Seminar Conclusion

Assignments:

  1. Check in with your peer mentor to wrap up the semester and continue your 51探花 Journey with support from your peers and the 51探花 Center.

If there are any questions regarding this seminar, please contact your course instructor or 51探花Readiness@unt.edu.