Key aspects of the professional development program:

• One-on-one career coaching with an actionable transition plan
• Seminars and workshops to develop skills and prepare for new career opportunities
• A $2,000 tuition credit for use at NorQuest College or other educational institutions
• Self-assessment to define potential industries, determine skills, and create career plan
• Transferable skill development to open opportunities in a variety of industries
• Work-integrated learning and job shadowing opportunities in all industries
• Networking opportunities with other participants and prospective employers
• Individualized assistance with resumes, cover letters, interview preparation

There are three phases of the professional development program:

1. Professional Exploration:
   • Assess skills and interests
   • Learn about new industries and educational opportunities
   • Work with a career coach to set goals develop a career plan
   • Complete online seminars and workshops to develop skills for success
2. Professional Development:
   • Access $2000 tuition credit to further education or complete workplace tickets and certificates
   • Participate in an optional one month work experience or job shadows in industries of interest
   • Work with the career coach to develop tailored and effective resumes, cover letters, and interview skills
   • Network with other participants and prospective employers
3. Professional Reflection:
   • Reflect on development and transition
   • Make decisions about short- and long-term plans

Eligibility

• Mid-career workers from any industry
• Willing and motivated to develop a plan and work toward set goals
• Access to computer and internet- many seminars and workshops will be offered online

Time commitment

• Complete this program online and part-time based on your schedule
• Attend regular meetings with a Career Coach, either online or in person at NorQuest’s Edmonton Campus
• Participants can start this program at any time and must finish by June 30, 2021
• Commit to approximately two hours per week in order to finish the program in one year
• To complete this program in less than a year, the time commitment per week would increase accordingly
• Note: Networking events, work-integrated learning opportunities, and/or job shadows are additional, optional time commitments

Admission Requirements

Before applying to the program, ensure that you meet the following requirements:

• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6 or higher in English, if English is not your first language. If you’re not sure of your level, take our informal assessment
• At least 10 years of work experience
• You must have an interest in changing fields or industries

Participants must complete an application to participate in the program. Email careermoves@norquest.ca with any questions.

Note: The Career Moves program does NOT require academic transcripts for admission. Upon applying, applicants will be required to complete an online questionnaire and attend an in-person or online admissions interview to determine eligibility.