Encore Institute

About the Instructor

Carol Kronholm

Carol has 30 years of experience working with internship placements and career development in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Carol has her MED., a GCD and is a Career Development Facilitator. Course Schedule Search Register Online Now! Printable list of classes

 

 Lifework that matters for the next stage of your adult life.

Holistic, community-based, career-focused

Anoka-Ramsey Community College's Encore Institute guides adults in finding meaningful, purposeful lifework for the next stage of their lives.

The Encore Institute provides five "tools" to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and organizations:
(click on links below to get learn more details about each tool)

Tool 1 - Classes

• Passion, Purpose and a Paycheck!
• We're All in this Together!  Boomers, X's & Y's

Tool 2 - Workshops 

• Compelling Resumes and Confident, Capable You
• Finding Purpose Work
• Yes, Boomers That's You!

Tool 3 - Individual Advising
A certified Career Development Facilitator is available for one-on-one career planning and coaching. To learn more, call Stephen Jones at 763-433-1683.

Tool 4 - Direct Connections to Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Anoka-Ramsey staff is available to assist with information and access to the many certification, degree and skill building courses of Anka-Ramsey and all partner Minnesota State Colleges & Universities.

Tool 5 - Customized Career Development programs for businesses and organizations
Any aspect of the career development process can be customized to meet the needs of your business or organization. To learn more and discuss these options, call Stephen Jones at 463-433-1683.

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What's new!

Retirement Planning Today
This course blends financial education with life planning to help you build wealth, align your money with your values and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals. Learn what they didn't teach you in school. Discover five strategies to manage investment risks, 11 ways you can save money on this year's taxes, important questions to ask before buying insurance coverage, how to invest in and take money out of your company's retirement plan and how to determine the savings you need to retire today or in the future.

Beyond Luck - Your Competitive Edge for Career Transitions
Navigate career transitions with confidence.  Understand work styles and indentify career needs and goals.  Learn how to network, create resumes and prepare for interviews.