Recently a New York Times article reported a 5% drop nationally, over the past year, in college-going among high school graduates. Posited reasons for this precipitous drop include issues with the FAFSA revamp, continued fallout from COVID-19, and fear of the ever-rising costs of college and subsequent weight of student loan debt. The article reports that colleges accepting a higher rate of Pell Grant recipients suffered more significantly, experiencing up to a 10% decrease in freshman enrollment. This means that even while the Pell Grant maximum has increased, such colleges will take a hit financially due to the lower enrollment of students who would be receiving the grants. 

College budgets and jobs depend on the persistence of currently enrolled students, especially first gen and poverty-affected students who depend on Pell Grants and other support. Coaching directly addresses the gaps in self-advocacy, agency, self-awareness, personal and professional skills, and career ambition and direction. When these areas are addressed, students are more likely to stay on pace to graduate and launch successfully in the world of work. In this way, a college earns its ROI — it invests in a student, who post-graduation is able to resource themselves, contribute to work and society, and add to the data on the effectiveness of the alma mater. 

Intentional coaching helps students build a bridge to graduation day and the professional world beyond, where they can use their gifts, talents, and abilities to the fullest. Coaches, help your students drive their own and their institution's productivity with approaches and questions like these:

• Who are you as a student? Who would you like to be as a worker and employee? What is the difference — and if there is a difference, what changes might you make to establish habits that will serve you in both worlds?

• What inner story do you tell yourself about yourself? How does it serve you? If you'd like to change it, what new story might lead to the future you envision for yourself?

• What barriers and obstacles would you identify as standing in your way? Choose one that feels significant and talk about how you address it now. What choices do you have that can help you continue to challenge and overcome it?

Be a part of the solution as a coach who is always learning! Expand your skills with LifeBound's opportunities for training.

Live 3-Day Virtual Course



Dates:

Dec 12, 13, 16 (Thur, Fri, Mon)

Jan 6, 8, 10 (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Time:

3 days, 6 hours each

Cost:

$1,500 per person

Announcing LifeBound's New Self-Paced Inclusive Coaching Course! 

Equip students with the skills they need for both academic and professional success on YOUR time.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our self-paced online Inclusive Coaching Course, now available in addition to our 3-day live virtual course. 

With the rising challenges that today’s students face, inclusive academic coaching is more important than ever in preparing students for success in both college and the workforce.

Every college needs a plan for a campus-wide culture of coaching. 

This new self-paced course offers 15 hours of in-depth training of evidence-based coaching skills, including practice scenarios and coaching demonstrations, tailored to help you build and refine essential coaching skills on your own timeline with a six week period. You will also receive three private sessions with a LifeBound coach to demonstrate your skills and receive personalized feedback to achieve your certificate of completion and become eligible for LifeBound’s certification cohort.

To learn more and enroll in the Self-paced Inclusive Coaching Course, click here.

Why Coaching Matters Now More Than Ever

With reports like the Strada study showing that many recent graduates are underemployed, and a recent Fortune article revealing that many young workers are being fired within months of being hired, it’s more important than ever to help students build career readiness. As an academic coach, your role is critical in helping students develop the skills, motivation, and mindsets they need to thrive in the workplace.

The Only Training That Bridges Academic Success & Career Readiness

LifeBound’s self-paced course is the only coaching course that is uniquely designed to help coaches bridge the gap between student success and career readiness, while also focusing on cultural competence and supporting diverse student populations.   

Additionally, LifeBound is the only program created by academic coaches, for academic coaches. You’ll learn directly from award-winning academic coaches who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of working with students in higher education. 

Self-Paced Online or 3-Day Virtual Course, which one is right for you?

Self-Paced Online Course Benefits:

• Flexible Learning: Complete at your own pace without taking time off work
• Deeper Content Dive: Explore key coaching concepts in greater depth
• 1:1 Mentorship: Receive personalized feedback in three private sessions with a LifeBound coach

Live 3-Day Virtual Course Benefits:

• Highly Interactive: Real-time discussions and role-play with peers and trainers
• Complete in Three Fridays: Typically held over three consecutive Fridays (December varies)
• Immediate Feedback: Get instant feedback from peers during live sessions

If flexibility and a deeper dive fit your needs, choose the self-paced course. If you prefer live engagement with other coaches, consider the live virtual course.

Spread the word! Get your colleagues trained quickly

If you have colleagues at your institution who need to train-up quickly or refresh their coaching skills, now is the perfect time for them to sign up for the self-paced online or 3-Day Virtual Course. LifeBound also offers group packages to help train multiple staff or faculty at once, making it easier to equip your entire team with essential coaching tools in these pressing times. 

Upcoming events and special discount for LifeBound Graduates

Self-Paced Online Course Dates:

Choose the dates that work best for your schedule

Time:

15 hours, self-paced, plus 3 hours with LifeBound Coach

Cost:

$1,500 per person

If you’ve already completed the LifeBound one-day or three-day program, email us at contact@lifebound.com to receive a special discount code for $500 off the new self-paced course.