CCR Revolution

CCR Revolution

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About Course

Who are CCR Advisors?

Underserved students rely on numerous people to help them move down their pathways to college and the workplace. In a recent survey conducted by Brilliant Pathways, more than 90% cited teachers and school staff, coaches, community members and older peers as critical pathway advisors.

That’s where you come in. A CCR Advisor™️ can be anyone who is passionate about a student’s success. Our training and tools will empower you to support students as they explore college and career options, admission requirements, financial aid applications, and ways to pay for college.

What Will You Learn?

  • Develop your toolkit that will help students at all stages of the college and career readiness process.
  • Ability to awaken students to the possibility of higher education.
  • Become a trusted source as students embark on their college and career journey.

Course Content

Defining College & Career Readiness
College and Career Readiness (CCR): What does it mean, and how can a CCR Advisor help young people get ready for future opportunities? This session introduces time-tested methods and the latest thinking about reaching and mentoring students on a college and career pathway. It lays the foundation for the training modules and resources that follow, by defining the building blocks of college and career readiness.

  • Overview of CFES & CCR training
    03:12
  • CFES Core Practices + 10-Pt Plan
    05:05
  • Overview of the College & Career Advisor Training
    04:32
  • Setting Your Goals: College & Career Advisor Training
    01:01
  • Exit Ticket

The Role of Mentoring
CCR Advisors change lives through mentoring How? In this session participants are introduced to multidimensional mentoring models with young people. This session will provide participants mentoring tools that they can use with their students.

Essential Skills & Interests
In this session, you will engage in reflective exercises and guided discussions that help scholars uncover hidden talents, explore transferable competencies, and develop strategies for articulating personal strengths across academic and professional contexts. By combining introspective techniques with practical skill-mapping approaches, this session empowers scholars to recognize their multifaceted potential, bridging the gap between academic expertise and broader career opportunities.

Exploring Educational Options
Participants will engage in dynamic activities that help them critically examine various educational routes, from traditional university programs to vocational training, community colleges, and emerging alternative credentials. Through guided self-reflection and exploratory exercises, students will develop a personalized framework for understanding how different educational options align with their individual strengths, interests, and career aspirations.

Career Skills & Professional Experiences
Participants will engage in comprehensive skill-building activities that help scholars uncover personal strengths, explore diverse career pathways, and develop practical tools for professional success. This workshop empowers participants to help their scholars craft compelling personal narratives, navigate job markets, and strategically position their scholars for meaningful career opportunities across various sectors.

Closing: Bringing the Elements Together
With a foundation in place, the closing session will bring together all the elements of the CCR Advisor training and provide participants with the tools and resources to integrate the new learning into their own CCR advising experiences. Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a professional certificate from CFES Brilliant Pathways.

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