MySkillsPrep Courses
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Core Skills for Success Program
This five-week program introduces and instills five core skill areas that correspond with academic, career, and life success. This evidence-based program is supported by a large and growing body of research demonstrating the value of these skills in highly effective individuals. The program requires a time commitment of approximately 25 hours over the course of five weeks, including 12 one-hour online class sessions.
Knowing Yourself – Identify your core values and personal strengths
Critical Thinking – Apply sound reasoning and thinking skills in your decision-making
Interpersonal Skills – Develop the key elements of effective communication
Emotional Intelligence – Build emotional awareness and resilience
Habits and Traits of Success – Incorporate effective habits, traits, and mindsets
Life Skills Program
Each elective program introduces a specific knowledge area that can be applied to personal, academic and life goals. All elective programs are one week in duration and require a time commitment of 4 hours, including two one-hour online class sessions.
Leadership – Become an effective leader by motivating and influencing others
Personal Finance – Learn the key elements and practices of financial responsibility
Investing Basics – Learn time-tested principles of investing to build a strong financial future
Starting a Business – Learn how to formulate a basic business plan and launch a business
Career Planning – Identify your career path and learn how to land your dream job
College Prep Program
This three-week program introduces the key steps in preparing for college entrance and achieving a successful college career.
Planning Your Future – Plan your future by identifying and establishing personal objectives
College Selection – Learn how to identify schools that best fit your objectives
The Application and Admissions Process – Prepare for effective applications, essays, and admissions interviews
Placement Test Preparation and Resources – Put yourself in the best position to achieve positive placement test scores
Scholarship and Financial Aid – Learn about the world of college funding plans, scholarships, and financial aid to develop a college funding plan that is right for you
Succeeding at College – Ensure you have all your bases covered to achieve success as a college student
