Mission

The mission of the Career Planning department is to encourage an ongoing process of self-evaluation that leads to accurate self-awareness which promotes rational job and career decisions

Faculty

Barb McLean
barbara.mclean@fdltcc.edu
218-879-0819

Courses

CAOR 1005 - Career Exploration

1 credit

Effective career decision-making and life planning require skills. Students will learn about their interests, values, strengths, and abilities, and how these relate to career choices. Techniques for researching occupations will be taught as well as skills for effective decision-making and goal setting. In
addition, students will increase their understanding of Zoongid’ewin (being strong-hearted) to be open to new ideas and to survive and thrive in a changing world.

CAOR 1010 - Job Search Skills

1 credit

This course will provide student with simple, proven methods for finding employment. Topics include: understanding employer expectations, identifying skills and qualifications, preparing effective written tools (applications, resumes, letters), developing job leads, improving interviewing skills, and surviving on a new job.

Testimonials

My favorite thing about FDLTCC is the people. I’ve met fantastic students, faculty and staff who go above and beyond what I expected.

It is awesome here at the FDLTCC Education Program because it is like a family here, if you need help or are struggling with anything, you have quite a few people who will help you out.

I chose FDLTCC because of its size and the curriculum. When I first came here in 2019, I was just looking for what I needed to volunteer, perhaps in a crisis shelter. I met with Don Jarvinen, and the rest is history.