This Week's Webinar Recap
Career paths today often include changes in roles, industries, and responsibilities as workforce needs and professional interests evolve. In this webinar, host Jennifer Lucke examines how students and alumni can navigate these shifts by understanding current career trends, evaluating potential career pathways, and identifying opportunities for professional growth. The session explores both traditional career advancement and alternative paths that may involve lateral moves, new experiences, and ongoing skill development.
Webinar Recap: Upskilling and Reskilling for Future Ready Careers
Whether your goal is to advance in your current field or transition into a new one, the webinar highlights the importance of upskilling and reskilling. Students and alumni are encouraged to assess their current strengths, identify gaps between their skills and career goals, and create a plan for continued growth. Attendees also discover resources and opportunities, including professional development programs, job simulations, volunteer experiences, and networking, that can help them build experience and prepare for future opportunities.
The webinar also provides a framework for creating a personalized career development plan. Viewers are encouraged to evaluate their current skills, identify a specific growth area, and develop a SMART goal that supports their career objectives. Additional strategies include researching target roles, reviewing job descriptions to identify skill gaps, seeking out mentors, and using available resources to build new competencies. Whether pursuing advancement in a current field or preparing for a career transition, having a clear development plan can help turn career goals into actionable next steps.
Watch Webinars On Demand
Missed one of our webinars? Not a problem! You can catch every session available on demand in the UMGC Career Services Webinar Library.
Access UMGC Career Services
As always, keep in mind that UMGC Career Services is available to help you plan and achieve career success. Set up an appointment with a UMGC Career Advising Specialist for additional support in your career journey.
