Sign up for the Workshop
Helping students and postdoctoral scholars use the IDP framework to develop a career plan that reflects their background, experiences, and career aspirations.
Location: Denver, Colorado or On Campus
Pricing: $25 refundable registration fee
Date & Time: Sunday, August 18, 11AM-12:30PM (MT)
Individual Development Plans (IDPs) support your career and professional development by helping to identify career and training milestones through an iterative process of self-assessment, skill-strengthening, career exploration, and goal setting. By engaging in various sets of activities, you will create an informed plan to achieve short- and long-term goals.
The ChemIDP Workshop is a career development workshop that helps students and postdoctoral scholars use the IDP framework to develop a tentative career plan that reflects their background, experiences, and career aspirations. Participants will also learn how the ChemIDP™ online tool can support their career planning and preparation.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is applicable to undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars. It is also recommended for those revising their career path and job search strategy.
What You'll Learn
After this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand how skills, values, and workforce needs intersect to create a satisfying career
- Self-assess career values and strengths
- Know the components associated with the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process
- Utilize IDPs (e.g. ChemIDP™) to structure and plan for a career
- Develop SMART goals to reach their desired career objective
How to Attend
There are two ways to participate in the ChemIDP Workshop: In-person at the ACS Meeting or by hosting the workshop on your campus.
To Attend In-Person in Denver, CO
Register for the workshop when you register for ACS Fall 2024
Bring the Workshop to Your Campus
The ChemIDP Workshop may also be hosted by institutions for their students and postdoctoral scholars for a fee. In-person and virtual options are available.
If you are interested in hosting this workshop, please contact ChemIDP@acs.org
Start Crafting Your IDP
ChemIDP™ is ACS’ free online Individual Development Plan toolkit designed specifically for students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences. Through immersive, self-paced activities, users explore potential careers, determine specific skills needed for success, and develop plans to achieve professional goals. ChemIDP™ tracks user progress and input, providing tips and strategies to complete goals and guide career exploration.
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