Specialty Areas for Career Advisors
BUSA-40810
Skilled career advisors strive to address the unique needs of every individual they serve. This course will focus on innovative thinking and resource development, encompassing the areas of service delivery models, social policy, workforce planning, economic trends, and collaborative partnerships. We will explore strategies, programs, and resources available to assist job seekers who identify as housing insecure, individuals with disabilities, justice-involved, mature workers, new Americans, veterans, and youth. We will also explore gender and race dynamics in the workforce, and explore strategies to empower job seekers while navigating these dynamics. The overall intent of the course design is to provide a learning climate promoting understanding, awareness, relevant skills, and building practical knowledge to be used on the job.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 3/31/2026
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Militza Jimenez
Militza Jimenez, MS, MBA, is a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and Psychosocial Counselor with extensive experience supporting adults, youth, and individuals with disabilities in workforce development and career counseling. In her role as an instructor, Militza develops and delivers career-focused training for adult learners, helping them build skills, navigate workforce opportunities, and achieve meaningful employment. She has also held positions in community rehabilitation programs, higher education, and public agencies, providing individualized career guidance, job readiness training, and employment support to diverse populations.
Her expertise includes program development, career advising, workshop facilitation, employment support, and team collaboration. She has supervised programs and led teams in a variety of settings, including government agencies, non-profits, education, and multicultural community programs.
Militza holds an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University and an MBA from California State University San Marcos. She is passionate about guiding career advisors and job seekers to strengthen their skills, understand workforce trends, and achieve their professional goals. Militza’s mission is to empower individuals through equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices, helping them succeed in education and employment.
