IDAK’s career assessment systems have found their highest educational popularity with campuses which are training students for occupational or professional applications. Most schools which have selected IDAK as a preferred service provider are ministry focused.

In the last fifteen years Student Leadership-Career development has become more of a priority in the overall education of future ministry leaders. More and more students are seeking more specific ministry service options than just the traditional church, parish or overseas missions applications. The issue of learned ministry “skills” versus innate talent has become a focal point for decision making.

Progressive campuses are meeting this challenge with increased emphasis on guided field education, leadership classes and instruction on career decision making. The IDAK Group seeks to assist in this process by providing program development, faculty training and assessment systems.

IDAK’S PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS

IDAK has assisted many different campuses with services and training for campus faculty. These services range from providing two one hour classes with on-line assessment services to a  three year Leadership/Career Advancement curriculum blending assessment, field education, career research, faculty/staff coaching and placement.

IDAK’s approach is to train your campus’ existing staff or faculty to teach and administer student aptitude assessment instruments. Today campuses have several career service centers. These begin with the traditional Career/Placement Center for the traditional student, next, a course or seminar for Degree Completion Students, next, Alumni who are seeking to make a career change or want help in employment contacts for job hunting. Lastly, campuses also provide seminars and classes for near retirement adults seeking to pursue a second half of fulfillment rather than leisure.

All of these opportunities for service can be met by using IDAK’s training, assessment and placement products.

The following is a sample list of services designed for campuses in the United States and Canada.

  • A Campus Placement and Career Search web software. IDAK assists campuses position vacancies and student internships on-line as well as develop a database of preferred employers.
  • Two one hour class sessions. This includes IDAK class student notebook, instructor power point, on-line Talent Discovery Guide assessment and Web links to locate names of companies and non profits.

Class sessions are inserted into an existing class, taught by existing instructor.

  • Distance learning course. This includes the IDAK Career Match, Student notebook, instructional audio CDs .
  • An Alumni/Community Learning Mid-Career Advancement Seminar. This includes the IDAK Career Match, student notebook, instructor power point and web links to locate names of companies and non profits.
  • A Finding Your Calling student seminar. This can be a stand alone workshop, or it can be inserted into an existing course. Course hours range from 3 to 6 hours of instruction. Materials include student notebook, IDAK Career Match, instructor power point, and web links to locate names or companies and organizations.
  • A two credit Leadership/Career Advancement class. Class includes student notebook, instructor’s power point, IDAK Career Match, and Web links to locate names of companies and non profits. Course content includes aptitude assessment, career target research, informational interviews, resume preparation and job search coaching.
  • Individual Student Aptitude Assessment. This service includes three hours of individual student assessment combined with the IDAK Career Match. This premium level of student service helps bring career focus, increases student retention and energizes selection of guided field education options.

Campuses can choose from these options as well as combine two or more together. To inquire about IDAK’s campus services, contact IDAK Group president, John Bradley.