When your life needs to change,
you need a place to turn.
That place is New Directions.
Since 1980, the Center has been providing holistic career counseling and intensive career development
programs that assist individuals, particularly women, in Central Ohio in gaining the skills, information, and
resources needed to confidently live their own personal definitions of success through meaningful employment
with fair compensation.
NEW DIRECTIONS - 16-days; Meets four weekdays per week from 9am – 3pm
Our signature program empowers women to change their lives with holistic support and expert career guidance.
February 21 – March 16, 2017
May 1 – 25, 2017
June 5 – 29, 2017
July 17 – August 10, 2017
September 11 – October 5, 2017
October 23 – November 16, 2017
NEW DIRECTIONS - 10-days; Meets Monday—Friday from 9am – 3pm
An accelerated version of our signature program for women.
January 23 – February 3, 2017
March 27 – April 7, 2017
December 4 – 15, 2017
ADVANCED CAREER TECHNIQUES - Meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 5 – 9pm
A program for all adults offering strategies to improve self-marketing skills and increase confidence in the job search to successfully engage employer interest.
February 6, 7, 8, 2017
March 20, 21, 22, 2017
May 1, 2, 3, 2017
June 5, 6, 7, 2017
July 24, 25, 26, 2017
September 18, 19, 20, 2017
October 16, 17, 18, 2017
December 11, 12, 13, 2017
E3 – EDUCATE, EMPOWER, ELEVATE
A semester long program that prepares women to pursue post-secondary education with a comprehensive curriculum of
educational readiness, career development, financial literacy and personal enrichment topics that will address matters of
school enrollment, financial aid, work-life balance, career advancement and more!
E3 is sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) of the United Way of Central Ohio, and facilitated in partnership
by Apprisen, Godman Guild Association and New Directions Career Center. The E3 Preparation Program meets Tuesday and
Thursday evenings (6 – 9pm), with an occasional Saturday, over the course of several months.
Support Services are available for up to 48 months.
New sessions of E3 typically begin in January and August of each year. Applications are accepted year-round.
New Directions Career Center | 199 East Rich Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
PH: (614) 849-0028 | FX: (614) 849-0142
Www.NewDirectionsCC.org | [email protected]
When your life needs to change,
you need a place to turn.
That place is New Directions.
GRADUATE SERVICES
We offer a series of experiences to keep you moving in the right direction. Graduate Services are available to
clients who complete one or more of our core Career Development Programs.
Employment Services
Our Employment Service is available to graduates who wish to receive help with job searching, résumé writing,
self-marketing and networking opportunities, and identifying employment leads that match their individual
qualifications and career goals.
Graduates are eligible to receive Employment Services for as long as they want or need, but must meet certain
objectives to maintain their active status. There is a fee per session for this service, which can be reduced or waived for program graduates on a sliding fee scale.
Individual Career Counseling
Graduates are eligible to meet with a Licensed Counselor to discuss occupational questions and challenges, such as overcoming barriers, improving wellness, further clarification of goals and more. Sessions are tailored to an
individual’s specific needs and working pace, and are held in a private setting.
There is a fee per session for this service, which can be reduced or waived for program graduates on a sliding fee scale. Graduates can receive up to (8) individual sessions per calendar year.
Directions to Success Support Groups
Women who graduate from our New Directions programs (16 or 10-Day) are eligible to attend regular group
meetings for ongoing support, encouragement, and information.
Meet the Recruiter
Central Ohio employers will be on-site to give an overview of their organizations, discuss any open positions,
provide insider tips for employment applications, and more. Meet the Recruiter sessions are scheduled one Wednesday
each month and held from 3:00 – 4:30pm. There is no cost for this service, but prior registration for each date is required.
For information or to register, call (614) 849-0028 or email [email protected].
Complimentary Money Coaching Session
A member of the Financial Planning Association of Central Ohio will provide expert guidance on matters of debt, credit, savings, budgets, bankruptcy, retirement, and more.
New Directions Career Center | 199 East Rich Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
PH: (614) 849-0028 | FX: (614) 849-0142
Www.NewDirectionsCC.org | [email protected]