Tools Used in Development: Microsoft Teams, Canva, PowerPoint

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Time in Development: 100 hours

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Client: The King’s Daughters Ministry (KDM)

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Problem 

 

Women taking career development courses at KDM often lack both direction and confidence in pursuing employment. Many have experienced trauma, unstable work histories, or long gaps in employment, which contribute to fear, avoidance, and low follow-through during the job search process.

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Existing instruction was inconsistent and primarily focused on information delivery rather than behavior change. Participants struggled to:

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• Identify realistic career paths

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• Take consistent action steps (applications, follow-up, preparation)

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• Discern between productive thoughts and limiting beliefs

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• Stay engaged without access to personal technology during sessions

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Additionally, instructors needed a structured, repeatable framework that could guide discussion while still allowing flexibility for varied life experiences and readiness levels.

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Solution

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I designed Career Foundations, a structured, instructor-led training program that moves beyond information delivery to focus on behavior change, decision-making, and practical action.

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The course uses a seven-session framework that integrates:

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• Guided discussion and reflection to build self-awareness

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• Practical tools and worksheets to support real-world application without requiring technology

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• Scenario-based activities to help participants recognize and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns

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• Incremental action steps to reduce overwhelm and build momentum

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To support instructors, I developed a facilitator guide with clear prompts, timing, and discussion strategies, ensuring consistent delivery across sessions while maintaining a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

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The result is a course that helps participants move from avoidance to action, equipping them with both the mindset and the tools needed to take meaningful steps toward employment.

 

Results

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Only 2 participants have taken the course at this time. Early indicators show:

 

• Increased participant engagement during instructor-led discussions

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• Improved ability to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns

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• Greater willingness to take initial job search steps, even with low confidence

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• Increased clarity around personal skills, experiences, and potential career paths

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• More consistent follow-through on small, actionable tasks between sessions​

 

Success metrics include completion of guided activities and worksheets, participant-identified action steps (e.g., resume creation, mock interviews), instructor observations of engagement and participation, and post-session participant feedback.