August Student of the Month: Stuart Jakins is turning goals into reality

Meet Stuart Jakins from Box Elder County, our August Student of the Month. Stuart is working toward a career in teaching that supports his family and aligns with his skills, interests, and values. The road hasn't always been easy for him, but his determination and resilience have kept him moving forward.

"Finding this course has been a real positive step toward reaching my personal and professional goals." - Stuart Jakins

Through the Certified Remote Work Professional^© course Stuart is gaining the tools, confidence, and opportunities to pursue meaningful remote work.

Inspired by Stuart's experience? Enroll in the Remote Work Professional^© course today and start building your remote career. →

Free professional development event: Constructing a dream career

Knowing yourself is key to building a fulfilling career. Understanding your personality, strengths, and experiences can help you choose a path that fits who you are.

Join us for a special career development session:

When: Wednesday, August 13, at 12:00 PM MDT
Location: Zoom link will be emailed after registering

ROI Program Specialist, Trenton Willson, recently attended the National Career Development Conference where he was coached by career development pioneer Mark Savickas in The Career Construction Theory. Trenton, who has been teaching the Remote Work Professional Course since 2018, and has 15 years of career coaching experience, will share what he learned, highlight key takeaways from the conference, and demonstrate the Career Construction process with a participant to show how it can be used to evaluate career preferences and life goals.

Register for the Career Development Session. →

Define your role and align your skills

Once you’ve explored your interests and strengths, the next step is to match them with career options that fit you.

Tools like Career Dreamer

analyzing your experiences and skills to build a compelling professional story, identify your transferable skills, and uncover new career possibilities you might not have considered.

Give Career Dreamer a try →

You can also connect with the Rural Online Initiative's Career Coach Bot, an AI-powered career assistant that can help you navigate the job market, explore remote and freelance opportunities, identify transferable skills from past experiences, and get tailored advice so you can stay on track with your career goals.

Chat with the Career Coach Bot to explore your options. →

Plan your next steps with ROI

With your goals set and the right tools at your fingertips, the next step is turning your plan into action. That's where ROI's career planning support comes in. Your career plan is more than a checklist, it’s a roadmap for long-term success.

For any student who has completed the Certified Remote Work Professional^© course, the ROI program now offers personalized one-on-one career planning meetings with a Program Specialist to help you refine your goals, create a career development proposal, and map out your job search strategy so you can move toward a thriving career where you can work from anywhere.