Career Launch is a 4-week, hybrid program with weekly virtual group coaching sessions, micro-learning videos and exercises, and an interactive workbook.
Group coaching sessions will be virtual, with an in-person Orientation which you are required to attend.
Career Launch Program At a Glance
Curious as to what you'll be learning during the Career Launch Program?
The table below is a SAMPLE schedule of the weekly topics included in the program.
Actual schedule/ topics are subject to change.
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Each week of the program, we will have one-hour long group coaching virtual sessions, once a week. Please see the Career Launch application for possible dates and times.
Here are topics we will be discussing each week during these sessions:
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Week 5 |
Orientation Lunch:
- Introduction to Career Launch
- Introduction to program facilitators
- Introduction to cohort
- Registration for Career Launch
- Pre-assessment
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Week 6 |
Virtual Career Launch Coaching Session #1:
- What is the Career Launch method?
- Step 1: Discernment
- Task: Create your top 10 List of organizations
- Step 2: Strategic Research
- Task: Create your contact list
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Week 7 |
Virtual Career Launch Coaching Session #2:
- Step 3: Professional Brand
- Task: Create email signature and LinkedIn profile
- Step 4: Outreach
- Task: Learn and use the "Playing the Student Card" strategy
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Week 8 |
Virtual Career Launch Coaching Session #3:
- Step 5: Prepare for Career Conversations
- Task: 5 questions to ask a professional
- Step 6: Advanced Preparation
- Task: Clearly identify your goals
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Week 9 |
Virtual Career Launch Coaching Session #4:
- Step 7: Effective Follow-Up
- Task: Sending a thank you email
- Step 8: Interviewing
- Task: Write down stories to use during interviews
- Post-Assessment, Close Up Program
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What is the time commitment for participating (including time of day of programs)?
The program will run for 4 weeks from Week 6- Week 9 of Winter 2025 quarter.
The weekly time commitment would be about 2-3 hours per week.
Please refer to the sample schedule above for a general breakdown of each week. Participants must commit to the entire duration of the program.
Please see the Career Launch Application for the time and day of the programs.
I submitted my application already, what are the next steps?
Thank you for applying! You will hear back from us by the end of Week 4 of Winter Quarter. We will reach out to you via email - remember to check your junk mail! Please be sure to be available for Orientation during Week 5. For the date and time of Orientation, please see the Career Launch Application for the time and day of the programs.
Where will this program be held?
This program will be hybrid. Group coaching sessions will be held virtually on Zoom from week 6 through week 9 of Winter Quarter. We will also host an in-person orientation which you will be required to attend.
When will I know if I get in?
We intend to inform students that they have been selected to participate by the end of Week 4 of Winter quarter.
What is the advantage of participating in this program?
This program will help you become self-confident in your professional journey. You will learn the tools and knowledge to land the jobs and internships you want. After successfully completing the program, you will become Career Launch Certified.
Can I work while I participate in the program?
Yes, you can. Please refer to the Career Launch Program sample schedule above for a general breakdown of each week. Our recommendation is to familiarize yourself with the Program Commitments section and decided if you can commit to the dates and times of the program!
What if I don't get into the program?
There are many ways to get a kick-start on your professional journey and ensure you are getting connected to career services, here are some suggestions:
How can I learn more about Career Launch Academy?
The Triton Transfer Hub has partnered with Career Launch, a career guidance service, to provide transfer students at UCSD with the tools to be career ready! If you want to learn more about the history of and services provided by Career Launch, please visit https://www.careerlaunch.academy/homepage.
If interested, please fill out the entire Microsoft Form application by the January 27 deadline: tinyurl.com/CareerLaunchApp25
IMPORTANT: Space is limited. Please make sure that you are able to commit to the time that is required each week in addition to attending the required in-person orientation.
Application deadline is Sunday, January 27th, 2025 at midnight PST.
Keep an eye on your inbox! You will hear back if you have been selected to participate by the end of Week 4 of Winter quarter.