PSYC4700 – Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
SOC-FP1200: Preparing for the Future of Work
Skill Development Plan
Identify three of the 10 employability skills that you would like to further develop. For each skill, complete all elements of the template, following the assignment instructions.
Target Skill 1
Specify the skill you are developing (such as communication, technology, or productivity):
Strengths: Describe your strengths in this skill.
Areas of Improvement: Describe areas of improvement in this skill.
Desired Outcome: Describe your goals around developing this skill during your time at Capella. Think about what improvement of this skill looks like.
Goal Statement: Write a positive statement that includes your desired outcome and your imagined preferred future after development.
Practices for Growth
Describe 2–3 specific strategies that can be used to develop this skill.
Action Steps
Describe an action plan around developing your skill that includes things you can do now to begin working towards your goal. What specific actions are needed to acquire knowledge and build upon your skill?
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
(Add more if necessary.)
Potential Obstacles/Challenges
What barriers do you need to overcome to reach your goal? What challenges do you anticipate?
Key Supporters
Identify 1–2 individuals that you can check in with, who will provide feedback along the way, and act as trusted supporters. Explain how these supporters will help you meet your goal.
Supporter 1.
Supporter 2.
Supporting University Resources
Identify 1–2 university resources that can help you meet your goal and explain how.
Consider the resources you learned about in the course including Career Center resources:
Capella Connect.
Career Exploration & Planning video series.
Resume Builder.
Writing Center.
Center for Academic Success and Excellence.
Benefits From Change/Connections to Personal, Academic, and Career Goals
Connect your goals around skills to three other larger goals: one personal, one academic, and one professional goal. These can be goals you’ve previously identified or new goals. How will your personal development of employability skills impact your larger goals?
Target Skill 2
Specify the skill you are developing (such as communication, technology, or productivity):
Strengths: Describe your strengths in this skill.
Areas of Improvement: Describe areas of improvement in this skill.
Desired Outcome: Describe your goals around developing this skill during your time at Capella. Think about what improvement of this skill looks like
Goal Statement: Write a positive statement that includes your desired outcome and your imagined preferred future after development
Practices for Growth
Describe 2–3 specific strategies that can be used to develop this skill.
Action Steps
Describe an action plan around developing your skill that includes things you can do now to begin working towards your goal. What specific actions are needed to acquire knowledge and build upon your skill?
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
(Add more if necessary.)
Potential Obstacles/Challenges
What barriers do you need to overcome to reach your goal? What challenges do you anticipate?
Key Supporters
Identify 1–2 individuals that you can check in with, who will provide feedback along the way, and act as trusted supporters. Explain how these supporters will help you meet your goal.
Supporter 1.
Supporter 2.
Supporting University Resources
Identify 1–2 university resources that can help you meet your goal and explain how.
Consider the resources you learned about in the course including, Career Center resources:
Capella Connect.
Career Exploration & Planning video series.
Resume Builder.
Writing Center.
Center for Academic Success and Excellence.
Benefits From Change/Connections to Personal, Academic, and Career Goals
Connect your goals around skills to three other larger goals: one personal, one academic, and one professional goal. These can be goals you’ve previously identified or new goals. How will your personal development of employability skills impact your larger goals?
Target Skill 3
Specify the skill you are developing (such as communication, technology, or productivity):
Strengths: Describe your strengths in this skill.
Areas of Improvement: Describe areas of improvement in this skill.
Desired Outcome: Describe your goals around developing this skill during your time at Capella. Think about what improvement of this skill looks like.
Goal Statement: Write a positive statement that includes your desired outcome and your imagined preferred future after development.
Practices for Growth
Describe 2–3 specific strategies that can be used to develop this skill.
Action Steps
Describe an action plan around developing your skill that includes things you can do now to begin working towards your goal. What specific actions are needed to acquire knowledge and build upon your skill?
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
(Add more if necessary.)
Potential Obstacles/Challenges
What barriers do you need to overcome to reach your goal? What challenges do you anticipate?
Key Supporters
Identify 1–2 individuals that you can check in with, who will provide feedback along the way, and act as trusted supporters. Explain how these supporters will help you meet your goal.
Supporter 1.
Supporter 2.
Supporting University Resources
Identify 1–2 university resources that can help you meet your goal and explain how. Consider the resources you learned about in the course including, Career Center resources:
Capella Connect.
Career Exploration & Planning video series.
Resume Builder.
Writing Center
Center for Academic Success and Excellence.
Benefits From Change/Connections to Personal, Academic, and Career Goals
Connect your goals around skills to three other larger goals: one personal, one academic, and one professional goal. These can be goals you’ve previously identified or new goals. How will your personal development of employability skills impact your larger goals?
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