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Returning to STEM
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6 What do you want to get out of this course?

There will be several points in this course where you will reflect on your previous experiences and start to shape what you want to do next. You’ve already given some thought to your lifeline and previous employment. Now, you will start to think about what you hope to get out of this course.

Are you hoping the course will give you a career direction? Or do you know what type of work you want but aren’t sure that you are in a position to make it happen? Are you hoping the course will help you address any fears you have about making a return to work?

It might be worth jotting down your thoughts; you’ll be able to return to these at the end of the course to see how well you have matched up to your expectations and aspirations.