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Student Success & Career Readiness

Discover why college is important for getting a job, gaining knowledge and skills, and planning for future careers. Explore the benefits of using the Career Center's resources and the importance of engagement. Start your journey towards a successful career now!

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Student Success & Career Readiness

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  1. Student Success & Career Readiness

  2. Topics for Today • Why College? • A Model for Success • Benefits of Using the Center’s Resources • The Importance of Engagement

  3. Why College? • To get a JOB! • Knowledge, skills, and training • Growth, maturity, experience • Graduate with a plan for future careers • Long-term earning potential Job vs. Career?

  4. Our Mission Educate students and alumni to actively develop and implement their academic, career, personal, and professional goals.

  5. Career Development Model Fall Exploratory Events Career Center I.C.E. Breaker Wednesday, Sept. 5th 3-4:30pm, Sykes Ballrooms A&B • Enjoy an ice cream sundae while upper-class students talk about I.C.E. (Interest & Career Exploration).   • Drop-in and stay for • FREE T-SHIRTS and PRIZES while supplies last! Immediately following the Involvement Fair.

  6. Why the Career Center…NOW? • Not for Seniors Only • Not for Job Search Only • Conveniently located with: • Dining Hall & Einstein Bagels • Learning Assistance & Resource Center • Pre-Major Academic Advising • Office for Students with Disabilities • Center for Women & Gender Equity • Counseling Center

  7. Keys to Student Success • Academic Performance • Engagement & Involvement • Utilize Resources and Be Proactive • Experience – Internships,Student Teaching, Volunteering

  8. Career Readiness • Critical Thinking / Problem Solving • Oral / Written Communication Skills • Teamwork / Collaboration • Digital Technology • Leadership • Professionalism / Work Ethic • Career Management • Global/Intercultural Competency http://www.naceweb.org/knowledge/career-readiness-competencies.aspx

  9. What Employers Want

  10. How We Help 2421 Job Listings (RCN) 1645 Individual career counseling 760 Internship Listings (RCN) 2233 Resume & Document Reviews 174 Unique employers on-campus Job & InternshipSearch Assistance 171 OnlineMock Interviews Career Interest & Personality Assessment Career Center Activities: Usage Rates For WCU Students * Summer 2017 through Spring 2018

  11. Employers Want WCU Students & Alumni 2017-2018: 2,864internships, full-time and part-time jobs posted 40 unique employers with 121internships and full-time jobs participated in On-Campus Interviewing 135 employers connected with 1139 students across all job and networking fairs

  12. Future Plans Survey Includes: Seeking PT Employment Military Service Continuing Education, not yet enrolled Starting or Raising a Family Volunteer or Service Organization The Future Plans Survey was conducted by the Office of Institutional Research in spring 2017. A total of 756 graduating seniors responded (33.9%). Complete report available at www.wcupa.edu/oir

  13. Student Strategies Resources Used in Employer Information Search *As reported in the 2016 NACE Student Survey

  14. Keys to Student Success • Academic Performance • Engagement & Involvement • Utilize Resources and Be Proactive • Experience – Internships, Student Teaching, etc. • Utilize the Career Center and start your job or internship search early

  15. QUESTIONS?www.wcupa.edu/cdc

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