UMN Alumni Career Design Fellowship
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Alumni Career Design Fellowship

30 day online program to find a more fulfilling career that fits you

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Clarity + direction

  • Uncover transferable skills

  • Discover exciting options

Begins October 5

  • Fits your busy schedule

  • 7-9 hrs/wk commitment

"I found a career I now love thanks to the Fellowship!"

What's next for your career? Let's make a plan.

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association is working with the career design experts at Mission Collaborative to bring you the clarity and confidence you need to create a fulfilling career.

 

Whether you’re early, mid, or late-career, the Fellowship provides the structure and accountability you need to make the breakthrough progress you’ve been struggling to achieve on your own, while fitting into your busy schedule.

Perfect for you if you're:

Wanting more balance, growth, or impact from your career

Feeling bored, burned out, under-appreciated, or not using your strengths at work

Wondering how your skills and experience translate to other career paths

Transitioning to a new phase of life and want to reinvent your career

A pragmatic approach to your career pivot

based on the principles of Design Thinking

Get clarity

Understand your strengths, skills, and values

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Discover options

Identify exciting career paths that fit you better

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Pick the best path

Learn better ways to research and evaluate your options

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What you'll experience

The Fellowship is a peer-learning program; you'll work with fellow alumni who "get you" and want to help you thrive!

Assignments that fit your schedule

Spend about 5 hrs/wk learning career design principles, exploring career resources, and completing insightful exercises.

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Weekly team working sessions

Fellow alumni give you new perspectives and actionable feedback. Choose from: Weds at Noon CT, Weds at 7pm CT, or Thurs at 9pm CT.

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Weekly calls with your assigned partner

Go deeper and have more breakthroughs with your Accountability Partner. Schedule calls at times that work for both of you.

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Activate and grow your network

Crowdsource ideas, resources, and connections from your supporters, fellow alumni, and the broader Fellowship network.

Get started today

The Fellowship begins October 5. Compare to 1:1 career coaching ($2,000+)

Early Enrollment

Enroll by September 14

$265

SAVE $50

Regular Enrollment

September 15 -  September 30

$315

Alumni Association members save $50! 

Not a member yet? Join today

BEST VALUE

Member - Early

Enroll by September 14

$215

SAVE $100

Member - Regular

September 15 -  September 30

$265

SAVE $50

Money Back Guarantee

We’re confident you’ll love it. There’s really no risk in joining!

Going through financial hardship? Apply for a partial scholarship

Enroll

What past participants say:

EARLY CAREER

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Kiara

Moved to a better fit company

“This experience was more than well worth it, especially for busy professionals. You’ll get superb resources, top-notch career ideas, and insight that will set you on a promising path towards your next career move.”

MID CAREER

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Laura

Software sales to educator

“I had already wasted a ton of time trying to change careers on my own with no actual progress and a lot of fear. The Fellowship helped me understand what I want and how to get it, and the community is priceless.”

LATE CAREER

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Scott

Lawyer to small business owner

“The course platforms were easy to use, flexible, and the whole program fit into my busy schedule. I even developed a detailed action plan that I used immediately to pursue new career opportunities.”

FAQs

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Ready to create a more fulfilling career?

Contact

Questions about the fellowship? Write to us at info@missioncollaborative.com

 

Other questions? Please contact Neal Bhakta, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, at bhakt058@umn.edu

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