New Virtual ‘Next Move’ Career Coaching Program for Michiganders, Starts Mar. 3

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Next Move Virtual Coaching Program Starts Mar. 3, Offers Hope, Help and Actionable Steps for Michiganders Seeking a New Career.

 Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, is launching a new program for Michiganders hoping to change careers, whether driven by necessity or passion. Next Move Coaching offers six sessions, all virtual, on Mar. 3, Mar. 5, Mar. 10, Mar. 12, Mar. 17 and Mar. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. The program will guide participants through self-reflection, career assessments and actionable steps, and will also help them discover their behavioral style which could influence their career choices as well as identify transferable skills. The cost for all six sessions is $40 but scholarships are available for those with financial need. According to Careers Advice Online, an average person will now change careers five to seven times during their working live and close to a third will change careers or jobs every year. A survey by FlexJobs in 2023 found that 42 percent of professionals were thinking about quitting their jobs, with poor work life balance and low or unfair pay being top reasons. To register for Next Move Coaching click here or go to geshermi.org/events.

“Our program is about equipping Michiganders with a new mindset about their career to help them move forward when they might feel anxious about their working life or feel they no longer get any satisfaction from their job,” explained Career Counselor Phyllis Scripsick. “In some cases, we might be reaffirming a participant is on the right career trajectory, but they need to get a job with a different employer; in other cases, we might discover that the best route is to start afresh in a new career.”

Scripsick said that most people struggle with change.

“It can be overwhelming to get your mind around a career change, especially if you have been doing a job for a long period,” she explained. “However, our program is designed to tackle challenges like uncertainty and fear, helping participants build confidence and resilience to move forward.”

Individual career and job search advice is also available to metro Detroiters at no cost and those interested should email employmenthelp@geshermi.org or call 248.233.4245.

About Gesher Human Services

Gesher Human Services is a non-profit organization providing a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home and in the community. It is dedicated to helping people across metro Detroit lead more stable and fulfilling lives through workforce development, career mobility, behavioral health, inclusion programming and residential services that serve all metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community. The organization works with job seekers, people with disabilities, older adults, and the community at large to provide skills, support, and equitable opportunities for people to succeed. Uniting two of metro Detroit’s most influential Jewish human services agencies, JVS Human Services and Kadima, Gesher brings over 110 years of combined experience facilitating equitable employment opportunities and better mental health outcomes for residents. With a network of more than 400 employees and volunteers across 25 locations in southeast Michigan, Gesher delivers a continuum of services and support that directly impacts the lives of over 26,000 individuals and families annually. More information at www.geshermi.org.