Prosperity Ready is holding our 3rd Degreed Immigrant Job Seeker Program in Q1 of 2023. If you are a degreed immigrant interested in joining our program, please fill out our Participant Application.
Learn life long job seeker skills and get connected to local employers who are serious about ensuring that diverse talent succeeds!
Hear all about the following employers' culture and job openings. Spend time asking questions and determining the right employer for you.
- BIX Produce
- Custom Care LLC
- Quality Ingredients Corporation
- Sora Union
- The Toro Company
- University of St. Thomas
- Westin Edina Galleria
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Welcome to the Program: Participants learn more about the objectives of the program and together, establish specific group norms for the program.
Wellness: Well-Being Practices; Learn how to engage in self-care that helps you
succeed in your career.
Resumes: Participants learn how to present their value by highlighting their personal brand and quantifying their success.
LinkedIn: Participants learn the best practices for creating a LinkedIn profile that will get them noticed and connected with potential employers.
Impression Management: Participants learn the importance of first impressions and how to create and maintain a professional appearance by planning their visibility strategies.
Networking: Participants learn the key components of networking and learn a nationally recognized method for how to host a successful 20-minute networking meeting.
Corporate Culture Part One: Participants learn how to navigate a new corporate culture through discussions about the expectations for career advancement, the importance of building trust, and how to respond to microaggressions.
Corporate Culture Part Two: Participants learn how recruiting happens in corporations and learn the key steps to successfully managing their professional careers. Q&A with a panel of local immigrant professionals at the end.
Interviewing and Negotiating Offers: Participants learn the best practices for interviewing with potential employers and tips for how to make themselves stand out. Q&A with a panel of local HR experts at the end.
Employer Presentations: Participants will hear from local employers and will have the opportunity to share their resumes.
Well-being and Program Wrap-Up: Final reflection and discussion of next steps.
