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Where are the jobs?. E.U.P. Workforce Development Board Meeting March 8, 2012. LSSU Career Services Topics of Discussion Today. Career Services overview Skill gaps noted by employers “Placements” of LSSU grads Local observations Q&A. 1 Career Services Overview. HISTORY of Career Services.
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Where are the jobs? E.U.P. Workforce Development Board Meeting March 8, 2012
LSSU Career ServicesTopics of Discussion Today • Career Services overview • Skill gaps noted by employers • “Placements” of LSSU grads • Local observations • Q&A
HISTORYof Career Services -PLACEMENT OFFICES Created at universities after WWII -CAREER/EMPLOYMENT CENTERSBy the 1980s-1990s most colleges removed “Placement” from their office name -CAREER SERVICES/CAREER DEVELOPMENTHave evolved into educational/advising centers
Career Services…dedicated to student success!Our Mission …Dedicated to promoting the academic, personal and occupational success of students by assisting them in the process of career development and job search preparation. Theresa Weaver, DirectorLiberal Arts Advisor tweaver@lssu.edu 906-635-2733 Mary Jo Meehan, LPCAssistant Professor, Career Counselor mmeehan@lssu.edu 906-635-2189
Career ServicesPrograms and Services • Academic Department for Undeclared Students • Career Counseling • Vocational Assessments (Stephen Youngs Testing Program) • Freshman Seminar and Professional Development Courses • Resume & Job Search Education • Career Fairs • On-campus interviewing • Career Workshops • Career Resource Library
Candidate Skills & Qualities Employers are Seeking Positive feedback from recruiters regarding LSSU grads. NACE Research: Job Outlook 2012
First Destination Report • Career Services surveys grads within their first year of graduating. • Requests information on their first job (or grad school admission) and starting salary • Results available on our website at: www.lssu.edu/careerservices
Employment Trends for LSSU Graduates “Placement Rate”
Location of First JobLSSU Graduates Upper Peninsula -2008 No jobs in MI -High cost of college--students staying closer to home--EUP count up. Stay and work in area after graduation.
LSSU Graduates by Degree Consistently highest salary and “placement” Yearly stats available on our website Popular local jobs
Continued LSSU Graduates by Degree Consistently highest salary and “placement” Popular local jobs *only 1 salary reported. Usually range $45,000-55,000
LSSU Grads 1st job in EUP Highest frequency reported in EUP
LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P. Engineering jobs reported in EUP/UP
LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P. Teaching jobs reported in EUP/UP
LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P. Nursing jobs reported in EUP/UP
5 Questions???& Discussion Thanks for the invite!