This self-paced course identifies the types of supports that adult learners need to be truly prepared for college and careers. It introduces the core functions and responsibilities of a Navigator, such as coordinating and providing services that supplement academic instruction – which have been found to aid student persistence and success. It also introduces the core competencies of effective Navigators, advising approaches and styles, and Navigator program design elements to consider.
Estimated Completion Time: 3 hours
Completion Requirements: Read the presented materials and successfully complete the quiz to be able to download your Certificate of Completion.
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This is a tuition-based course that is available to cohorts of 12 or more participants recruited by a state or institution.
This facilitated course examines the Navigator role in greater depth. It presents a variety of tools and strategies that navigators can use to identify and build on students’ personal strengths, career interests, and educational goals. Throughout the course, participants select activities, tools, and resources to include in the development of a Navigator Program Plan to guide their work.
To learn more about these courses or about customized training services for career navigators and coaches offered by our National College Transition Network, contact nctn@worlded.org.