Documents

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• CMP Documents

  Mentee Handbook

  A detailed description of what the program is,... Read More

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  Mentor Handbook

  A detailed description of the program,... Read More

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  Tips for Discussions!

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  Responsibility Agreement

  Fill this out with your mentee/mentor... Read More

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  Initial Conversation Guide

  List of questions to start out... Read More

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• Ilitch College to Career Student Canvas

  Ilitch School College to Career Intel

  Your go-to hub for... Read More

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• Employer & Mentor Resources

  How to be a Great Mentor

  Watch this TED Talk where Kenneth... Read More

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  A Foundational Guide for Mentoring Students

  This actionable... Read More

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  Mentor Guide: Supporting Student Goal Setting

  This guide... Read More

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  Mentor Conversation Guide

  A reference list of eight... Read More

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  College & Career Readiness Radio

  This podcast brings... Read More

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  Mentoring the Next Generation: Michael Benko

  Featured on ABC,... Read More

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• First-Gen Focused Career Support

  CareerSpring

  A networking and career platform exclusively for... Read More

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  I'm First! Blog

  Explore stories, advice, and resources... Read More

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• Career Discovery & Planning

  O*Net Online

  Career research tool based on skills, interests,... Read More

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  My Next Move

  Visual and user-friendly career exploration tool.... Read More

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  Ilitch School Career Services Resources

  Explore career... Read More

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  Career Clusters - Advance CTE

  Explore 14 major career fields... Read More

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  SteppingBlocks

  Explore real alumni career paths, employer... Read More

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• First-Gen Confidence & Personal Identity Resources

  Do It For You

  An article by a first-gen college student... Read More

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• Confidence & Identity Building

  Building Healthy Self-Esteem

  An article from Rockhurst... Read More

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  Building Confidence in the Workplace

  A LinkedIn article... Read More

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  Staying True to Yourself in College

  An article on maintaining... Read More

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  The Power of Believing You Can Improve

  In this TED Talk,... Read More

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  What is Imposter Syndrome & How to Combat it

  This animated... Read More

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  6 Tips For Building Your Confidence

  Emily Jaenson presents six... Read More

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  16Personalities

  Discover your personality type through a free,... Read More

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  High5

  Discover your top 5 character strengths with this... Read More

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• Job Application Documents

  Finance Sample Application Packet

  Explore sample professional... Read More

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  Accounting Sample Application Packet

  Explore sample... Read More

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  Global Supply Chain Management Sample Application Packet

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  Management Sample Application Packet

  Explore sample... Read More

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  Marketing Sample Application Packet

  Explore sample... Read More

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  Tech Info Systems & Analytics Sample Application Packet

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• Internship & Job Search Tools

  Handshake

  Wayne State University's main portal for jobs,... Read More

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  INROADS Internship Program

  A career development program... Read More

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  SteppingBlocks Job Board

  Search real-time entry-level job... Read More

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  LinkedIn Jobs

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  WSU Parker Dewey

  Gain real-world experience by completing... Read More

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• Skill Building & Development

  LinkedIn Learning

  Mentees have free access to courses on... Read More

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  Grow with Google

  Free and paid online training and tools to... Read More

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  Forage

  Wayne State University students have free access to... Read More

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  Coursera

  Offers free and paid business and job readiness... Read More

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  INROADS Webinar & Career Resources

  Explore recorded... Read More

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  Career Contessa Advice Blog

  Browse practical articles on... Read More

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  NACE Core Competencies Guide

  Learn the eight essential career... Read More

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  BigInterview

  Explore this all-in-one, online interview... Read More

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• Networking & Mentorship

  LinkedIn Profile Development

  Learn how to build a strong... Read More

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  LinkedIn Profile Development Resource 2

  Rock Your LinkedIn... Read More

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  10 Steps for Networking

  Learn simple, practical steps to start... Read More

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  Networking Event Prep

  Get ready to make a strong first... Read More

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  Discussion Starters: Mentoring Topics

  Explore practical... Read More

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• First-Gen Focused Scholarships & Funding

  First Gen Fund (Hardship Grants & Fellowship)

  Provides... Read More

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• Funding & Scholarships

  WSU ScholarshipUniverse

  Search and apply for scholarships... Read More

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  fastweb

  Scholarship search platform that matches opportunities... Read More

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  StudentAid

  The official U.S. government portal to apply for... Read More

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  USA Gov - FAFSA

  FAFSA deadlines, eligibility requirements,... Read More

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  Detroit Public Library: TIP

  Free community information and... Read More

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  Scholarships

  Complete a free profile and get matched to... Read More

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  Last Mile Education Fund

  Bridge Grants and Last Mile Grants... Read More

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  WSU Student Emergency Grant

  Offers limited emergency... Read More

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  Michigan Student Aid

  State of Michigan resources.

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• Practical Resources

  iGrad: Financial Wellness

  Personalized financial tools you can... Read More

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  FinAid

  Financial calculators for costs, savings, and aid.

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  Smart About Money

  Money management tips

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  WSU Tuition & Fees

  Calculate the current WSU tuition and... Read More

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  WSU Academic & Registration Calendar

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  WSU Cost Saving Resources for Students

  Academic, financial,... Read More

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  Joe Navarro Body Language

  Go-to body language behaviors.

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  Budget Calculator

  Ramsey Budget is a free budgeting tool that... Read More

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  Living Wage Calculator

  The Living Wage Calculator helps... Read More

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• First-Gen Focused Books & Podcasts

  I'm first! Student Stories

  Watch video stories from... Read More

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  Supporting First-Generation College Students: Recommended Reading, Watching, & Listening

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  How To College: First Gen

  Created by first-generation college... Read More

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• Helpful Books & Podcasts

  Career Contessa Podcast

  Real conversations covering career... Read More

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  Designing Your Life

  A New York Times bestseller that applies... Read More

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  What Color is Your Parachute?

  A job-hunting guide. This book... Read More

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  The Start-Up of You

  This book encourages viewing your career... Read More

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