February
Activities
- Group introduction meeting and setting of a Group Conduct Agreement
- Baseline Survey, character strengths survey and discussion about your strengths, preferences, things that energise you and how this translates to your daily life.
Outcomes
- Understanding the type of career you may be suited to
- How your character strengths impacts your life
- Meeting your peers in the program
March
Activities
- Watch video on being a Gen Z in the workplace. Followed by discussion and questions about the video and your mentor preferences.
- Introduction to the idea of fundraising
- Boost your tech skills: emailing, calendar management, and what technology can offer you
Outcomes
- Understanding how employers may see you as the “younger generation” and what this means
- Understanding what you need in a mentor and why this is important
- Understanding how technology can support you to achieve your goals, email etiquette, time management, and planning
April
Activities
- Learn about fundraising and brainstorm ideas
- Introduction of the “elevator pitch” and demonstrate how to be proactive in life
- Identify your personal values
- Technology session: exploring if your device is meeting your needs and learning how to use your device effectively
Outcomes
- Creating a plan for your fundraising project and what support you might need to achieve the goals
- Understanding how your personal values are expressed through your life and actions
May
Activities
- Complete your fundraising project plan
- Learn how to have hard conversations
Outcomes
- Understand the importance of organisation and planning when facilitating a project
- Understand the importance of holding difficult conversations and problem solving
June
Activities
- Voice Coaching
- Learn about personal branding
Outcomes
- How to make an impact with your voice and how to like your voice, know when and how to speak in groups and public presentations
- Understand the concept of a personal brand
July
Activities
- Learn the importance of a resume, how to create one, and what to include
- Vision Australia camp: dependent on interest and health guidance
Outcomes
- Skills to develop your resume and job searching skills
August
Activities
- Networking, resumes, cover letters, job advertisements and mock interviews
Outcomes
- Understanding networking
- Preparing a resume and cover letter
September
Activities
- Preparing your job application for mock interviews.
Outcomes
- Undertaking a mock interview
- Personalised feedback from Vision Australia employment consultants
October
Activities:
- Emotional intelligence: reflecting on priorities, values, and behaviour
- Preparing for final presentations
Outcomes:
- Getting to know yourself and liking yourself a little bit more
November
Delivery of final presentation (via Zoom) to fellow participants, family, friends and Vision Australia staff
This is the culmination of everything the participants have learned during their time in the LEAP Program