At Sober College we believe in teaching our students about real life. Finding a job or following a vocational path is part of our students moving towards independence in recovery.
Students working at the BioClassics Work Shop
Discovering Your Passion
Sober College is dedicated to helping young adults become successful vocationally as well as academically. During a resident’s initial academic evaluation, we use three different skills assessments to help each resident discover what areas of study or vocation are a good fit for them, and which to stay away from. If the resident’s passion lies in a particular job field we take steps to help them move in that direction.
Necessary Skills
Throughout the Sober College program, residents are learning life skills that will help them get a job and succeed. Our family-style living teaches residents to work well with others, and how to communicate with those around them.
Our residents learn:
Students on their way to a job fair
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Conflict Management
- Proper Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
Job Search Preparation
At Sober College we encourage residents that are not full-time students to get a part-time, or in some cases, a full-time job. We offer training throughout the job search process in:
- Writing a Cover Letter
- Resume building; proper formatting and construction
- Mock interviews
- Professional Communication
- First Impressions; Appropriate Dress code
We also have a course specifically designed to teach and track the different parts of the job search process.
Finding, and Keeping a Job
Once the preparation is done, our academic staff helps residents keep on track with their job search by organizing interviews, providing transportation, and staying in the loop. After interviews, residents meet with their academic coaches to go over the interview and discuss strengths and weaknesses and if necessary, go over what could be done better for future interviews. Once a resident is working, Sober College helps them with transportation and implementing the skills they have learned to be successful at what their doing.
Student at her first day of Makeup School
Specialized Career Programs and Internships
Some resident’s vocational goals require education outside of the traditional higher education system. Sober College helps residents with interests in areas including but not limited to:
- Automotive
- Film
- Music/Arts
- Personal Training
- Cosmetology
- Cooking
- Fashion
