Question
2-5

Career Preparation Period (CPP) Specialist

11/20/2025

The CPP Specialist is responsible for supporting students during the Career Preparation Period, including overseeing the Student Orientation Program. They develop and implement programs that assist students in their career pathway plans and ensure they receive necessary instruction and support services.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Career Systems, we’re about changing lives. For more than 50 years, we’ve impacted over 50,000 students seeking to elevate themselves through education, career training, and sustainable, independent living. We train and teach our students not only the career they discover is their calling, but also the confidence, character, and life skills they need for a lifetime of achievement and success.
About the Role

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for supporting students in the Career Preparation Period per Policies and Requirements Handbook (PRH) . Including oversight of the center Student Orientation Program that trainees use to develop their career pathway plans.


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements a Program based on Job Corps needs that supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS).
  • Develops and implements based on Job Corps needs that supports the CDSS.
  • Researches and develops curriculum to assist the center teams with positive retention rates, students’ ability to learn basic informational technology and job search skills.
  • Assesses employment barriers and identifies potential transitional services that students may need for successful job placement and job retention.
  • Ensures students receive instruction addressing basic living skills.
  • Assists in the development of lesson plans for Career Preparation.
  • Ensures students’ e-PARs and plans are initiated. 
  • Attends required and additional staff training.
  • Ensures students receive information and assistance in the following areas:
  • Employability skills
  • Information technology
  • Academic and vocational training
  • Support services
  • Community resources
  • Placement services
  • Resume writing 

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM 

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Minimum: High school diploma or high school equivalency. General Information: In order to perform the essential job functions of this position, candidate must have regular attendance.
  • Knowledge Required: Sound knowledge of case management, career counseling, employment counseling and job search, job preparation and development techniques. Must be able to effectively communicate with culturally disadvantaged and minority youth. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Excellent communication skill, both oral and written. Must obtain and maintain valid CPR/FA certification. Good organizational skills. Ability to inspire and motivate students
Key Skills
Career DevelopmentWorkforce DevelopmentCounselingSalesMarketingCurriculum DevelopmentJob Search SkillsEmployability SkillsInformation TechnologyBasic Living SkillsCommunity ResourcesPlacement ServicesResume WritingEffective CommunicationStudent MotivationLabor Market Trends
Categories
EducationHuman ResourcesSocial ServicesManagement & LeadershipConsulting
Apply Now

Please let Career Systems Development Corporation know you found this job on PrepPal. This helps us grow!

Apply Now
Get Ready for the Interview!

Do you know that we have special program that includes "Interview questions that asked by Career Systems Development Corporation?"

Elevate your application

Generate a resume, cover letter, or prepare with our AI mock interviewer tailored to this job's requirements.