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YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
REASONS WHY YOU
SHOULD ATTEND
A SKILLSHOP:
Start here:
Six things
Valencia Students
have identified to
be successful in
College.
1. they’re FREE
2. convenient times and locations
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By keeping on track, you can follow through to your graduation and lifelong goals!
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Lifelong Learning
Get on track with co-curricular certificates
to help you gain a competitive edge in your
leadership, career, personal and academic life.
Intro to College
0 - 15 credit hours
Interested?
3. no tests or homework
GET ON TRACK:
Leadership Certificates:
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4. attend as many as you want
Career Action Certificates:
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Earn points through Skillshops for:
5. they’re not just about academics
Career Action Certificate
Leadership Certificate
6. skills you need to know
pLace:
s
pLan:
PLACE:
Students will demonstrate
awareness
of college
systems.
Students willSix
demonstrate
awareness
of
Students
willsupport
design
an education plan
things
Valencia Students
college support
systems.
that includes goals for learning and a
PURPOSE:
have identified to
financial
plan. that outlines
Students will create a personal
purpose statement
be successful in
College.
purpose:
and articulates their values, goals, interests and strengths in
relation to their educational and career aspirations.
pathway:
PREPARATION:
preparation:
Students will create a personal
PATHWAY:
Students
will choose an academic
program will
aligned
with their
purpose statement that outlines
and
Students
apply
college success
educational/career goals, interests, strengths and values.
articulates their values, goals, interests
skills.
and strengths in relation to their
PLAN:
Students will design an education plan that includes goals for
educational and career aspirations.
learning and a financial plan.
personaL
connection:
Students will apply college success skills.
Students will demonstrate effective
Students will choose an academic
communication skills with diverse
PERSONAL CONNECTION:
Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with
program aligned with their educational/
groups.
diverse groups.
career goals, interests, strengths and
values.
For Specific questions regarding Skillshops
Please email the appropriate contact below:
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Just show up.
Progression to Degree
16 - 44 credit hours
Graduation Transition
45 - 60+ credit hours
(Don’t forget your student ID)
Get skills you’ll use for real life.
REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS
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Spring 2015
SkillShops
Student Success Resources
GET INVOLVED
with other great activities like Student Government,
student clubs and volunteer opportunities brought
to you by Student Development.
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East Campus Jocelyn Morales [email protected]
West Campus Jennifer Papoula [email protected]
Winter Park Campus Linda Firmani [email protected]
Osceola Campus Remy Ansiello [email protected]
Lake Nona Campus Sonya Joseph [email protected]
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all, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status,
gender, genetic information, sexual orientation and any other factor protected under applicable
federal, state, and local civil right laws, rules and regulations. Contact the Office of Human Resources and Diversity at 407-582-8090 for more information.
REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS
valenciacollege.edu/skillshops
From self-improvement to doing better
in school, get help with free Skillshops.
ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT
EDUCATIONAL PLANNINg
CAREER DEvELOPMENt
East
East
East
East
West
West
West
West
West
West
West
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Lake Nona
2/3
3/18
4/2
4/14
1/15
1/29
2/19
3/30
4/8
4/16
4/21
2/5
3/26
4/7
4/13
2/10
3/3
3/5
3/17
4/8
4/14
1 - 2pm
1 - 2pm
1 - 2pm
1 - 2pm
2-3pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
2-3:30pm
5-6pm
2-3pm
2-3pm
11:30-12:30pm
11:30-12:30pm
1-2pm
10-11am
1:30-2:30pm
1-2pm
1:30-2:30pm
2-3pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
5-112
5-112
5-112
5-112
6-118
11-107
11-107
6-118
6-118
6-202
11-106
108
132
106
107
2-172
1-115
2-172
4-105
2-172
1-148
Christopher Quintero
Elvin Cruz & Susan Ambridge
Christopher Quintero
Graduation Staff
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
UCF DirectConnect
UCF DirectConnect
Elvin Cruz/Susan Ambridge
Graduation Staff
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Lourdes Acevedo
Cruz & Ambridge
Melanie Price
Monica Ijeoma
Christine Flores & Ramon Velez
Elvin Cruz & Susan Ambridge
Christine Flores & Ramon Velez
Remy Ansiello
Monica Ijeoma
Monica Ijeoma
When it comes to skills you can never have too many. These Skillshops teach tips, tricks and techniques in a variety of topics.
Avoid Plagiarism- limited seating
Learn APA Citation format - limited seating
Learning Support: Get Help When & Where You Need It
Expand Your Support with Tech Tools: Apps & Hacks to Help You Succeed
Atlas Information Session
Atlas Information Session
Internet Safety
Internet Safety
Travel with the Library to MLA Paradise
Researching Careers - STEM MetaMajors
Researching Careers - STEM MetaMajors
Researching Careers Get Experience to Get the Job Resumes that Work
Interviewing Like a Pro
Resumes that Work
LOCATIONPRESENTER
3-113
Dr. Diana Ciesko
5-112
Chris Cuevas
3-113
Dr. Diana Ciesko
5-112
Kerry-Ann Rawls & Liz Jusino
5-112
Steve Tullo
3-113
Dr. Diana Ciesko
6-118
Math Connections
5-155
Michael Winters
6-118
Teresa Gallagher
6-221
Beth King
6-221
Beth King
6-221
Regina Seguin
6-221
Regina Seguin
107
Chris Cuevas
107
Linda Villar
107
Linda Villar
1-219B
David Rogers
2-172
Jose Rivera
1-115
Eva Alipieva
These Skillshops will help you plan for the next steps of your education.
UCF DirectConnect : Managing Your Time Effectively Are you Ready to Apply for a Scholarship? UCF DirectConnect : Mapping Out Your Grand Strategy
Are you Ready to Graduate? Jumpstart into Scholarships
DirectConnect: UCF Careers/Majors Exploration
DirectConnect: UCF Health Majors/Career Explorations
Are You Ready to Apply for a Scholarship?
Are You Ready to Graduate?
Loan 101
Life Happens
UCF Direct Connect
Are You Ready to Apply for a Scholarship?
AA vs AS: What’s the Difference?
Are You Ready to Graduate?
Group Advising: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Majors
Are You Ready to Apply for a Scholarship?
Group Advising: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Majors
After Valencia: How to transfer to the university with ease
Are you ready to graduate?
Are you ready to graduate?
TUTORIALS & TRAINING
CAREER DEvELOPMENt continued
These Skillshops are all about doing better in school and enriching your college experience.
SkillshopCAMPUSDATETIME
How to Write a Literature Review
East
1/13
1 - 2pm
Improve your Reading & Writing Skills with Claro Read
East
2/5
1 - 2pm
How to Write an Abstract
East
2/10
1 - 2pm
Be Business Savvy!
East
2/17
1 - 2pm
I Create It All: A Look at Self-Empowerment
East
3/3
1-2pm
How to Design and Develop a Poster Presentation
East
3/3
1 - 2pm
Study Skills for Developmental Math
West
2/5
1-3pm
Proper English or Nah? How Audience Affects Language
West
2/9
3-4pm
Test Taking Tips and Test Anxiety
West
2/17
1-2pm
MLA Citation Basics
West
3/26
1-2pm
MLA In-text Citation
West
4/2
1-2pm
Introduction to APA Style
West
4/9
1-2pm
Don’t Get Scammed! What’s Credible on the Internet
West
4/16
1-2pm
Improve Your Reading & Writing Skills with Claro Read!
Winter Park
2/11
1-2pm
Do’s & Don’ts for Studying Math
Winter Park
2/18
5-6pm
Test Anxiety or Test Attitude
Winter Park
4/15
5-6pm
MLA Documentation
Osceola
2/2
1:30-2:30pm
Personal Strategic Planning
Osceola 2/18 1-2 pm How to: Calculate my GPA?
Osceola
3/20
12-1pm
East
East
West
West
West
West
Winter Park
Winter Park
Lake Nona
3/5
3/31
1/28
2/24
3/23
4/6
3/2
3/5
2/19
1-2pm
1-2pm
10-11am
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
10-11am
11:30-12:30pm
1-2pm
4-203
4-203
6-118
6-118
SSB-172
SSB-172
108
108
1-148
Chris Wettstein
Erich Heintzelman
Amanda DaGiau
Amanda DaGiau/Scott Bokash
Atlas Access Lab
Atlas Access Lab
Rhonda Wilson
Rhonda Wilson
Jenna Settles
From tips for finding the right career, to getting internships and landing a job, these Skillshops will help prepare you for life after college.
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
2/11
2/17
2/18
2/24
3/24
3/26
4/1
11-12pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
3-113
3-113
3-113
3-113
8-101
5-112
3-113
Career
Career
Career
Career
Career
Career
Career
Center
Center
Center
Center
Center
Center
Center
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
From tips for finding the right career, to getting internships and landing a job, these Skillshops will help prepare you for life after college.
SkillshopCAMPUSDATETIME
Job Fair Prepare
East
4/7
1-2pm
Interviewing Like a Pro
East
4/15
1-2pm
Rock Your Job Interview: Interviewing Tips & Tricks
West
1/27
11-12pm
Social Media & Networking: Benefits and Consequences of What You Post
West
2/3
3-4pm
Resume SOS
West
2/5
11-12pm
Seeking Employment? These Tips Might Help
West
2/26
1-2pm
Job Fair Prepare
West
3/24
11-12pm
Resume SOS
West
3/25
11-12pm
Professionalism: Habits, Skills, and Tips for Success
Winter Park
1/22
11:30-12:30pm
You, INC: Your Career Direction
Osceola
2/18
6-7pm
Hot Careers!
Osceola
2/26
3:30-4:30pm
How to: Write a Resume and Cover Letter
Osceola
3/2
1-2pm
How to: Interview Like a Pro!
Osceola
3/26
3-4pm
How, When and Where to Network
Osceola
4/6
11-12pm
CULTURAL & SOCIAL AWARENESS
These Skillshops focus on all the ways we are similar and different, as well as getting to know and appreciate each other.
Serve your Community. Earn College Credits Study Abroad Program and Financing Options for Students
The ABC’s of Diversity
Serve Your Community. Earn College Credits.
Keeping “Cool, Clean & Green” at Valencia’s West Campus
Save Right on the Flight
Keeping Cool, Clean, and Green at Winter Park
Develop Global Competencies in Your Community
Service Learning Across the Curriculum
Disability Etiquette
PERSONAL DEvELOPMENT
East
East
West
West
West
West
Winter
Winter
Winter
Winter
Park
Park
Park
Park
3/24
2/26
2/4
3/3
3/17
3/19
2/16
2/26
3/4
3/30
1-2pm
1-2pm
11:30-1:30pm
2-3pm
1-2pm
2-3pm
10-11am
11:30-12:30pm
5-6pm
10-11am
5-112
5-112
11-106
6-118
SSB-206
6-202
108
108
108
108
Douglas Taylor
Kara Parsons
Barbara Thompson
Douglas Taylor
Sustainability/Plant Ops
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Patti Riva
Chris Klinger
Doug Taylor
Linda Villar
There are some things you just can’t learn in a classroom – from self-improvement to valuable life skills, the focus is on you.
2014 is Gone, but Not your Money
Internet Security
Sweetheart Savings
Sexual Assault Prevention Stalking
Financial Learning Bonanza
A Deeper Understanding of Ethical Decision Making
Public Speaking: Conquer the Fear
Stay Flirtable and Affordable
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Get Out in the Woods: It Won’t Kill You!
How Did THAT Happen? What to Do When You Stray from Your Path
Win Friends and Influence People using Emotional Intelligence
The Power of Habit
“I Create It All”: A Look at Self-Empowerment
Making Wise Choices
Stress Management
Mind Your Money
Love Don’t Cost a Thing
LGBTQI: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment
Sleep, Dreams, and YOU
Get to Know Yourself Better
Leaving the Nest
Coping with college: How to Manage Stress?
Super Extreme Couponing Service Learning: Give Back and Get Credit
Stress Management
Be A Smarty With Your Refund- Financial Literacy
The Relationship Workshop Love Don’t Cost a Thing
Pot of Gold
Project Runway to Savings Career Action Certificate
LOCATIONPRESENTER
3-113
Career Center Staff
3-113
Career Center Staff
SSB-206
Career Center Staff
6-118
Melinda Smith
SSB-206
Career Center Staff
SSB-206
Career Center Staff
SSB-206
Career Center Staff
SSB-206
Career Center Staff
108
Kera Coyer
2-172
Xavier Humphrey
2-172
Eva Alipieva
2-172
Eva Alipieva
2-172
Eva Alipieva
2-172
Xavier Humphrey
Leadership Certificate
East
East
East
East
East
East
West
West
West
West
West
West
West
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola Lake Nona
Lake Nona
Lake Nona
Lake Nona
Lake Nona
1/15
2/11
2/12
2/19
2/24
3/25
1/28
2/4
2/12
2/18
3/5
4/7
4/15
2/10
2/24
3/17
4/9
1/28
2/11
2/11
2/12
2/19
2/25
3/18
3/25
4/2
4/16 1/22
2/10
2/12
3/19
4/9
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
4-5pm
2-3:30pm
2-3pm
11-12pm
1-2pm
2-3pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
5-6pm
5-6pm
5-6pm
1:30-2:30pm
1:30-2:30pm
3:30-4:30pm
3-4pm
11-12pm
1:30-2:30pm
1-2pm
1:30-2:30pm
4-5pm
1-2 pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
5-112
5-112
5-112
5-112
5-112
8-101
SSB-206
6-118
6-118
6-118
8-111
6-118
6-118
108
108
108
108
1-219B
4-105
2-172
2-172
1-115
1-219B
2-172
4-105
2-172
2-172
1-148
1-148
1-148
1-148
1-148
REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS
l
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Rhonda Wilson
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Rhonda Wilson
Rhonda Wilson
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Graham Quirk
Amy Sorrough
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Ben Taylor
Larry Rosen
Ben Taylor
Scott Bokash
Kera Coyer
Linda Villar
Linda Villar
Linda Villar
Catherine Rivas
Catherine Rivas
Remy Ansiello & Elvin Cruz
Melanie Rodriguez
Eva Alipieva
Catherine Rivas
Tanisha Castor
Catherine Rivas
Christie Miller
Jose Rivera
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Jose Rivera
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
Fin. Learning Ambassadors
valenciacollege.edu/skillshops