Prosperity Ready wrapped up our 3rd Degreed Immigrant Job Seeker Program this March.
WE ALREADY HAVE A WAITING LIST FOR A 4TH PROGRAM!
Support degreed immigrants in learning lifelong job seeker skills and getting connected to local employers.
Please help make a 4th Program possible for a group of deserving immigrants by donating today.
Prosperity Ready continues to create strong partnerships with employers who are serious about ensuring that diverse talent succeeds!
- BIX Produce
- Custom Care LLC
- Japs Olson
- Nordic Ware
- Quality Ingredients Corporation
- Second Harvest Heartland
- Sora Union
- The Toro Company
- University of St. Thomas
- Westin Edina Galleria
The Impact of Underemploying Foreign Born Minnesotans
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Welcome to the Program: Participants learn more about the objectives of the program and together, establish specific group norms for the program.
Wellness: Well-Being Practices; Learn how to engage in self-care that helps you
succeed in your career.
Resumes: Participants learn how to present their value by highlighting their personal brand and quantifying their success.
LinkedIn: Participants learn the best practices for creating a LinkedIn profile that will get them noticed and connected with potential employers.
Impression Management: Participants learn the importance of first impressions and how to create and maintain a professional appearance by planning their visibility strategies.
Networking: Participants learn the key components of networking and learn a nationally recognized method for how to host a successful 20-minute networking meeting.
Corporate Culture Part One: Participants learn how to navigate a new corporate culture through discussions about the expectations for career advancement, the importance of building trust, and how to respond to microaggressions.
Corporate Culture Part Two: Participants learn how recruiting happens in corporations and learn the key steps to successfully managing their professional careers. Q&A with a panel of local immigrant professionals at the end.
Interviewing and Negotiating Offers: Participants learn the best practices for interviewing with potential employers and tips for how to make themselves stand out. Q&A with a panel of local HR experts at the end.
Employer Presentations: Participants will hear from local employers and will have the opportunity to share their resumes.
Program Wrap-Up: Final reflection and discussion of next steps.