Using self-efficacy as a guide for community college adult re-entry students: staying employable through career preparation

Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-75)This project explores self-efficacy, which includes career decision-making self-efficacy(CDMSE). CDMSE is individuals??? beliefs that they can successfully complete various tasks associated with career decision-making. For many nontraditional student clients, economic and social forces impact the career development process. In response to such forces, adult re-entry students can take practical steps to prepare for finding employment or when unemployment persists. There are significant career decision-making processes incurred by adult re-entry adult students that are not being addressed during their academic preparation planning. Many adult re-entry students are not receiving early intervention about the importance of conducting career exploration in relation to their academic preparation. In addition, seeking advice or conducting self-directive tasks at the start of the process can aid in the career development process. If assisted early on, these re-entry adult students can have meaningful and constructive career development planning. This intervention includes a portfolio, information compiled through a series of career counseling sessions, intended to cover knowing oneself, including one???s work attitudes, motivations, and skills. Furthermore, this intervention can confirm their academic aspirations in preparation for future employment opportunities