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Career & Work
Readiness Workshops

Group workshops that prepare participants for the future of work. Career planning, AI skills, leadership, financial literacy, portfolio building, and professional development, tailored to schools, colleges, non-profits, and faith-based communities.

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24
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Audience Tracks
25+
Years Experience

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Every audience gets tailored workshops, outcomes, and resources. Select an audience to learn more.

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High School Students

Give students a head start with AI skills that strengthen college applications and prepare them for the careers of tomorrow.

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College Students

Help students make smarter degree decisions, earn certifications, and graduate with the AI skills employers pay 21-43% more for.

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Non-Profit Communities

Help constituents build AI skills, retool for a changing job market, and turn lived experience into a career advantage.

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Faith-Based Communities

Empower congregation members with hands-on AI skills that translate to career growth, confidence, and new opportunities.

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High School Students

Give Students a Head Start That Matters

Most students graduate without practical career skills, AI literacy, or a clear sense of direction. These group workshops change that. Students build real skills, explore career paths, develop leadership abilities, and learn to use AI as a tool for academic and professional success. Schools, districts, and parents who invest in this are giving students a transformational advantage.

Stronger College Applications

Students build career portfolios that showcase real projects, certifications, and leadership initiative. Admissions officers notice candidates who show career readiness and initiative with emerging technology. A polished portfolio sets applicants apart.

Career Exploration That Sticks

Students explore career paths with real data, understand which industries are growing, and build a roadmap that connects their interests to opportunities. Not a one-day career fair, but lasting clarity.

Leadership and Communication Skills

Group exercises build public speaking, teamwork, and critical thinking. Students practice presenting ideas, giving feedback, and leading projects, the soft skills that set top candidates apart.

AI Literacy and Practical Tech Skills

Students learn to use AI tools for research, writing, data analysis, and creative work. They understand what AI can and can't do, and how to use it ethically and effectively.

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AI Foundations

Students leave with: A clear understanding of AI + hands-on experience with real tools

Demystify AI, explore the full ecosystem of tools, and help students understand how AI is reshaping every industry and career path.

Career Discovery and Portfolio Building

Students leave with: A personalized career exploration map + 3 target career paths + a starter career portfolio

Data-driven career exploration that connects student interests to real industries. Students begin building a career portfolio that documents skills, projects, and goals, a living document they can present to colleges and future employers.

Leadership and Communication

Students leave with: A personal leadership style assessment + presentation skills practice

Build the soft skills that matter most. Public speaking, team collaboration, conflict resolution, and the confidence to lead. Includes group exercises and real-time feedback.

Financial Literacy Foundations

Students leave with: A personal budget template + understanding of credit, saving, and investing basics

Practical money skills rarely taught in school. Budgeting, understanding credit, saving strategies, and an introduction to investing. Knowledge that pays dividends for life.

AI-Powered Academic Success

Students leave with: An AI-enhanced study guide built during the session

Students learn to use AI ethically for research, study techniques, and college application brainstorming. Clear guidance on where the line is and how to stay on the right side.

The Human Edge

Students leave with: A framework for partnering with AI without losing their own thinking

The students who will lead aren't those who use AI the most. They're the ones who think the best alongside it. Critical thinking, creativity, and judgment in an AI world.

Career Portfolio Workshop

Students leave with: A professional career portfolio documenting skills, projects, and achievements

Students build a structured portfolio that captures academic work, extracurriculars, certifications, and career goals. A tangible asset for college applications, scholarship interviews, and early job opportunities.

Youth Entrepreneurship

Students leave with: A business idea validated with AI tools + a starter business plan

Students explore the types of businesses they can start while still in high school, from content creation and tutoring to e-commerce and app development. They learn how to use AI to research markets, build brands, and manage operations. The skills built through running a business, problem-solving, financial thinking, communication, and resilience, pay dividends for the rest of their careers, whether they become founders or not.

"My daughter came home from the workshop and built an AI-powered study guide for her AP classes that night. She's now teaching her friends. That's the kind of impact this has."
- Angela R., Parent of High School Student

Prepare students for what's next

One workshop gives students practical skills, career clarity, and a competitive edge their peers won't have for years.

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College Students

Send Graduates into the Job Market Ready

Employers aren't just hiring degrees anymore. They want candidates who can communicate, lead, think critically, and use modern tools. These group workshops build the career readiness skills that close the gap between graduation and employment, from AI literacy and personal branding to financial planning and entrepreneurship.

Career-Ready from Day One

Students build resumes, career portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, and interview skills during the workshop, not hypothetically but actually completed and ready to use. A professional portfolio gives graduates a competitive edge from the first application.

AI Skills That Command a Premium

Professionals with AI skills earn 21-43% more. Students learn to use AI tools for research, writing, data analysis, and productivity, the competencies employers are paying premiums for.

Leadership and Professional Skills

Presentation skills, team leadership, networking, and professional communication. The soft skills that hiring managers consistently rank above technical ability when making final decisions.

Financial Literacy for Young Professionals

Student loans, budgeting on a first salary, building credit, and starting to invest. Practical financial knowledge that most graduates wish they had learned before entering the workforce.

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Career Planning and Job Search Strategy

Students leave with: Completed resume + LinkedIn profile + career portfolio framework + personalized roadmap

Data-driven career exploration, AI-optimized application materials, and a career portfolio that showcases projects, skills, and experiences. Built during the session, not as homework.

AI Foundations and Productivity

Students leave with: Hands-on experience with AI tools + a personal productivity toolkit

Demystify AI, master prompt engineering, and learn to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for research, writing, and analysis. The skills employers expect.

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

Students leave with: A validated business concept + AI-built financial projections + go-to-market outline

The foundations of building a business: identifying opportunities, validating demand, building a brand, understanding unit economics, and creating a go-to-market plan. Students learn how to leverage AI for market research, competitive analysis, content creation, and financial modeling. Whether they launch a startup or bring entrepreneurial thinking to an employer, these fundamentals last a lifetime.

Leadership, Communication, and the Soft Skills Advantage

Students leave with: A leadership style assessment + presentation skills practice + development plan

As AI handles more technical tasks, soft skills become the #1 differentiator. Students build the leadership, empathy, and communication abilities that make them irreplaceable.

Financial Literacy for New Graduates

Students leave with: A personal budget framework + student loan strategy + investing basics

Managing student debt, budgeting on an entry-level salary, understanding credit, and starting to invest early. The money skills that compound over a career.

Personal Branding and Professional Networking

Students leave with: A completed personal brand statement + networking strategy + elevator pitch

How to stand out in a crowded job market. Students craft their professional narrative, learn networking techniques, and practice presenting themselves with confidence.

Career Portfolio Development

Students leave with: A professional portfolio documenting projects, skills, certifications, and career goals

Employers want to see work, not just hear about it. Students build a structured career portfolio that captures academic projects, internships, certifications, and achievements in a format that impresses hiring managers.

"I walked in thinking AI was going to take my job. I walked out knowing how to use it to get a better one. Rashan makes complex technology feel approachable and immediately useful."
- Marcus J., College Senior, Business Administration

Graduate students who are truly work-ready

Career skills, AI literacy, financial knowledge, and professional confidence. One workshop series can close the gap between campus and career.

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Non-Profit Communities

Career and Work Readiness for Constituents

The people non-profit organizations serve are navigating a job market that's changing faster than most support systems can keep up with. These group workshops deliver practical career readiness: skills audits, AI literacy, job search strategy, financial fundamentals, and the confidence to compete. Participants leave with tools they can use immediately, not just information.

Skills Mapping for a Changing Landscape

Participants walk through a structured skills audit that reveals which abilities are in high demand, which are being automated, and which can be combined with new tools to become even more valuable.

Career Pivoting with Confidence

Whether someone has 5 years of experience or 30, these workshops help them see how existing skills translate to new roles. Participants build career portfolios that document transferable skills and achievements, making it easier to present their value to new employers.

AI and Technology Literacy

No tech background required. Participants start with what AI actually is, how it works in plain language, and get hands-on with free tools they can use immediately for job searching, writing, research, and everyday tasks.

Financial Foundations

Budgeting, understanding credit, managing debt, and building savings. Practical financial literacy that supports career transitions and long-term stability.

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Skills Audit and Career Mapping

Participants leave with: A personal skills map showing what to keep, update, and add

Identify which skills are future-proof, which are at risk, and which can be supercharged with new tools. Each participant builds a concrete plan for staying competitive.

Job Search Strategy and Personal Branding

Participants leave with: Optimized resume + updated LinkedIn profile + career portfolio framework + interview prep toolkit

Craft targeted resumes, build a career portfolio that showcases transferable skills and accomplishments, and prepare for interviews. All completed during the workshop with guided support.

AI Foundations for Career Growth

Participants leave with: Clear understanding of AI + hands-on experience with 3 free AI tools

What AI is, how it works, and why it matters for career growth. Demystify the technology and start using it confidently in the same session.

Financial Literacy and Stability

Participants leave with: A personal budget framework + debt management plan + savings strategy

Practical money skills for real life. Budgeting, understanding credit scores, managing existing debt, and building an emergency fund. Stability that supports every other career goal.

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

Participants leave with: A validated business concept + AI-powered business plan + revenue model

The building blocks of starting and running a business: identifying market opportunities, validating ideas, building a brand, pricing services, and planning for growth. Participants learn to leverage AI for market research, business planning, content creation, and financial projections. Applicable to launching a full business, a freelance practice, or a side venture that builds financial independence.

Communication and Professional Skills

Participants leave with: Presentation practice + networking strategy + professional communication templates

Workplace communication, networking, conflict resolution, and presenting ideas with confidence. The interpersonal skills that employers consistently rank as most important.

Career Portfolio Building

Participants leave with: A professional portfolio documenting skills, experience, certifications, and career goals

Many experienced professionals have never documented their career story in one place. This workshop helps participants build a structured portfolio that captures transferable skills, work history highlights, and new competencies in a format that opens doors.

"I'd been in retail management for 18 years and honestly felt like the world was passing me by. This workshop showed me that my people skills and operational knowledge are exactly what companies need. I just needed to pair them with the right tools. I landed a customer success role two months later."
- Maria R., Workshop Participant, Community Action Network

Invest in the people who depend on this organization

Career readiness, practical skills, and real confidence. One workshop series can change the trajectory for constituents navigating a tough job market.

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Faith-Based Communities

Equip Congregations for the Future of Work

Congregation members are navigating a changing world of work, and many feel unprepared. These group workshops, hosted at houses of worship, deliver career readiness, AI literacy, financial fundamentals, and professional confidence in a setting the community already trusts. No tech background needed. No one gets left behind.

Meet People Where They Are

Whether someone has 5 years of experience or 30, each participant works through exercises tailored to their background. We start with the basics and build to real, usable skills across career planning, technology, and professional development.

Career Clarity and Direction

The skills audit exercise helps each person see clearly which parts of their career are evolving, which are being automated, and which become even more valuable with the right tools. Participants also build career portfolios that capture their full professional story. Clarity replaces fear.

Practical Technology and AI Skills

Every participant leaves having actually used modern AI tools, not just heard about them. Writing assistance, job search tools, research helpers, and everyday productivity. All free, all practical, all immediately useful.

Financial Wellness

Budgeting, credit building, debt management, and saving strategies. Financial literacy that supports career transitions and builds long-term stability for individuals and families.

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Career Readiness and Skills Mapping

Participants leave with: A personal skills map + career action plan + interview prep toolkit

Map current abilities against the changing landscape. Discover which skills to double down on, which to update, and build a concrete plan for the next career step.

Job Search Strategy and Personal Branding

Participants leave with: Updated resume + LinkedIn profile + career portfolio framework + cover letter templates

Craft targeted applications, build a career portfolio that tells a compelling professional story, and prepare for interviews. All completed during the workshop with guided support.

AI Foundations and Demystification

Participants leave with: Confidence using AI + hands-on experience with 3 free tools

What AI actually is, what it can and can't do, and how to start using it today. Designed for beginners in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

Financial Literacy and Stability

Participants leave with: A personal budget framework + debt strategy + savings plan

Practical money skills for real life. Budgeting, understanding credit, managing debt, and building an emergency fund. Financial confidence that supports every other goal.

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

Participants leave with: A validated business idea + AI-built business plan + practical next steps

The essentials of building a business from the ground up: finding opportunities, validating demand, building a brand, understanding finances, and creating a plan. Participants learn to leverage AI for market research, business planning, content creation, and financial modeling. Whether the goal is a full-time venture, a freelance practice, or supplemental income, these fundamentals provide a foundation for financial growth.

Communication, Leadership, and Professional Skills

Participants leave with: Presentation practice + networking strategy + conflict resolution tools

Workplace communication, professional networking, and presenting ideas with confidence. The interpersonal skills that employers rank as most important when making hiring decisions.

Career Portfolio Building

Participants leave with: A professional portfolio documenting skills, experience, and career goals

Many people have years of valuable experience but no single document that tells their professional story. This workshop helps participants build a structured career portfolio that captures transferable skills, accomplishments, and new competencies, giving them a powerful tool for job interviews and career conversations.

"Our church hosted a Saturday workshop and 40 people showed up, ages 25 to 70. By the end, everyone had updated their resume and half the room was helping each other set up LinkedIn profiles. The energy was incredible. People left feeling hopeful instead of anxious."
- Pastor James W., New Hope Community Church

Bring career readiness to the congregation

Practical skills, real confidence, lasting impact. One workshop series can change the trajectory for community members navigating the future of work.

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Every Workshop Includes

Participants Won't Leave Empty-Handed

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Participant Workbook

Printed exercises, reference guides, and frameworks used during the session and kept forever.

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Digital Resource Kit

AI tool guides, prompt templates, cheat sheets, and curated links. An instant reference library.

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Certificate of Completion

A credential for resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or college applications. Proof of investment in AI skills.

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Career Portfolio Framework

A structured template for documenting skills, projects, and achievements. Participants begin building during the session and continue after.

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30-Day Email Support

Personal access to Rashan for 30 days after the workshop. Questions, follow-ups, and continued guidance.

Free for Educators

Teacher Resource Library

Download free infographics, lesson plans, and classroom activities to bring AI education into any school. No workshop required.

Infographics

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Infographic

10 Ways AI Is Changing the Workplace

Visual overview of how AI is transforming jobs across every industry, from hiring to customer service.

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Infographic

AI Literacy Framework for Students

A 4-level progression from AI awareness to creation, with example activities at each stage.

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Infographic

Career Paths in AI: 2026 & Beyond

8 high-growth AI careers with salary ranges, required skills, and job outlook.

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Discussion Guide

Classroom Discussion: Is AI Fair?

5 structured prompts exploring algorithmic bias, facial recognition, and ethical AI use.

Lesson Plans & Activities

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Lesson Plan

AI in the Classroom: 5-Day Lesson Plan

A complete week of AI curriculum covering "What is AI?" through ethics, careers, and hands-on projects.

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Reference

AI Vocabulary Glossary

30+ AI terms in plain language with real-world examples. Beginner and advanced tiers included.

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Activity

AI Scavenger Hunt

A printable student worksheet. Find 15 examples of AI in daily life across home, school, and community.

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Discussion Guide

AI & Your Future Career

8 think-pair-share discussion prompts about AI's impact on jobs, skills, and career planning.

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Your Instructor

Meet Rashan Thompson

Rashan Thompson

Rashan is a technology strategist and AI integration expert with 25+ years of Fortune 500 leadership experience. He has led global teams of over 1,500 people, directed more than $100M in contracts, and delivered enterprise-scale transformations for organizations including Slalom, Cognizant, Conduent, Salesforce, Genesys, and NICE.

His work spans AI strategy, CRM transformation, revenue operations, and contact center optimization, delivering measurable results like 40% NPS improvements, 35% revenue growth, and 25% reductions in operating costs through AI automation.

Today, Rashan is the founder of Connective Technologies, a consulting firm helping businesses integrate AI into their operations, and the creator of CareerPhases.com, an AI-powered career intelligence platform. These workshops are an extension of his mission: to empower every participant, regardless of age, background, or experience, to build the career readiness, technical literacy, and professional skills needed to thrive in a changing world of work.

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Years in Tech
1,500+
Team Members Led
$100M+
Contracts Directed
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Workshops Built
FAQ

Common Questions

Do participants need any technical background?
Not at all. Workshops cover a range of topics from career planning and financial literacy to AI and leadership. The AI-focused sessions start from zero, and all workshops are designed so every participant can succeed regardless of background. We have four audience tracks specifically so the content meets people where they are.
What do participants actually walk away with?
Every workshop is designed so participants leave with something tangible: a career roadmap, an optimized resume, a career portfolio framework, a personal budget plan, a skills map, a leadership assessment, or an AI toolkit. Plus a workbook, digital resource kit, certificate, career portfolio template, and 30 days of email support.
Are workshops available virtually?
Yes. All workshops are offered both in-person and virtually. Virtual sessions are 90 minutes; in-person sessions run 2-4 hours with extended hands-on time.
How do we book workshops for a school, organization, or community?
That's exactly what we specialize in. All workshops are group sessions, and we offer custom packages including multi-session bootcamp series (4 weeks) and audience-specific deep dives. Email hello@rashanthompson.com for a custom proposal.
Is there a workshop track for high school students?
Yes. The High School track includes AI Foundations, Career Discovery and Portfolio Building, Leadership and Communication, Financial Literacy, AI-Powered Academic Success, The Human Edge, and a Career Portfolio Workshop. These are designed specifically for high school students: age-appropriate, engaging, and focused on college readiness and future career positioning.

Ready to Invest in Career Readiness?

Select a track, explore the workshops, and reach out to schedule a group session for any school, campus, non-profit, or faith-based community.

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Questions? Email hello@rashanthompson.com