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Certified FourBlock Career Readiness Coach
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FourBlock
The Veteran CRP Skills Coach is a front-line, direct-service volunteer who supports one to three veterans as they complete the CRP in different locations around the country. FourBlock’s Career Readiness Program (CRP) is a semester-long course that helps veterans prepare to effectively transition to meaningful careers in the civilian workforce.
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Earning Criteria
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Attend student orientation and facilitate breakout room discussions, as needed, using prepared guiding questions.
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Provide individual feedback to students on a weekly or bi-weekly basis (in-person, by phone, video call, etc.), based on course actions and deliverables: 1) Create and deliver a concise and effective elevator pitch; 2) Tell a story that answers the question, “Tell me about yourself;" 3) Develop a targeted resume; 4) Update and improve a LinkedIn profile; 5) Prepare for one mock interview; 6) Develop a target list of companies that demonstrates a strategy for relationship-based career growth.
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Work directly with course Instructor to communicate student progress and identify those who need additional support; Keep track of student progress over the course of the semester and submit a completed progress checklist at the end of the course.
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Passion for assisting transitioning service members and veterans begin a meaningful career in the civilian workforce.
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COMMITMENT: Approximately 5-8 direct service hours, per student, over the program semester. This includes time interacting with students, corresponding with FourBlock instructors on student performance and progress, reviewing course curriculum, and participating in any ancillary training. Attend a minimum of 3 classes over the course of the semester.