From College to Career: Thriving as a First-Time Professional™
Thriving as a First-Time Professional
From College to Career: Thriving as a First-Time Professional™ is a 5-session training series designed to help students confidently step into their first professional roles with purpose and pride. Each session builds practical workplace skills through an experience-informed lens, guiding students as they learn to own their first impression, communicate with clarity, understand unspoken workplace norms, build habits of professionalism, and grow into influential early-career leaders. Whether entering an internship or a full-time role, students will walk away with the tools to navigate the workplace while staying true to who they are.
Thriving as a First-Time Professional
Thriving as a First-Time Professional is a 5-session training series designed to help students confidently step into their first professional roles with purpose and pride. Each session builds practical workplace skills through an experience-informed lens, guiding students as they learn to own their first impression, communicate with clarity, understand unspoken workplace norms, build habits of professionalism, and grow into influential early-career leaders. Whether entering an internship or full-time role, students will walk away with the tools to navigate the workplace while staying true to who they are.
What’s in it for:
Students
• Stronger Communication Skills
• Clarity on Workplace Expectations
• Early Leadership Development
Colleges
• Equity in Support
• Stronger Internship & Employer Partnerships
• Retention & Belonging Boost
Employers
• Workplace-Ready Interns & New Hires
• Aligned Expectations
• Long-term Talent Pool Potential
What’s in it for:
Students
• Stronger Communication Skills
• Clarity on Workplace Expectations
• Early Leadership Development
Colleges
• Equity in Support
• Stronger Internship & Employer Partnerships
• Retention & Belonging Boost
Employers
• Workplace-Ready Interns & New Hires
• Aligned Expectations
• Long-term Talent Pool Potential
Program Topics
- Owning Your First Impression: Showing Up with Confidence & Authenticity
- Communication Skills that Build Trust
- Navigate the Unwritten Rules: Understanding Workplace Etiquette
- Professionalism is a Mindset: Build Habits that Support Career Growth
- From Intern to Workplace Influencer: Cultivating Your Leadership Skills
Program Includes
- Customized Program
- Interactive Exercises & Narrative-Driven Training
- Workshop Handouts
- Group Career Coaching (Online)
- Student Assessment of Program
- Post-Program Analysis Report
Program Topics
- Owning Your First Impression: Showing Up with Confidence & Authenticity
- Communication Skills that Build Trust
- Navigate the Unwritten Rules: Understanding Workplace Etiquette
- Professionalism is a Mindset: Build Habits that Support Career Growth
- From Intern to Workplace Influencer: Cultivating Your Leadership Skills
Program Includes
- Customized Program
- Interactive Exercises & Narrative-Driven Training
- Workshop Handouts
- Group Career Coaching (Online)
- Student Assessment of Program
- Post-Program Analysis Report
Aspira & College Partnership
We’re in it together! At Aspira Consulting, we believe in community and partnership.
Before kicking off a program, we’ll meet with you to:
Coordinate college activities (e.g., career, mentor or college events) with accelerator modules
Ensure students receive credit for workshop assignments (with instructor approval)
Provide program certificates of completion to students
Aspira & College Partnership
We’re in it together! At Aspira Consulting, we believe in community and partnership.
Before kicking off a program, we’ll meet with you to:
Coordinate college activities, (e.g., career, mentor or college events) with accelerator modules
Ensure students receive credit for workshop assignments (with instructor approval)
Provide program certificates of completion for students
"One of the best gifts we can give someone is the opportunity for them to grow in their potential."
Oscar Garcia, Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting
"One of the best gifts w ecan give someone is the opportunity for them to grow in their potential."
Oscar Garcia, Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting
Lived Experience-Based Career™ Readiness Workshops
