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Scaling Up: Michigan Invests in Talent Pipeline, Experiential Learning
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is expanding opportunities for college students to work alongside local businesses and get paid, with a focus on ease of access and equity.
Report: Young Adults From Low-Income Families Lack Career Role Models
New research from Gallup and Amazon found mentorship positively impacted young adults in their career outcomes, but professionals from low-income backgrounds were less likely to have those figures in their lives. The report offers three recommendations for potential role models.
Positive Partnership: West Virginia Colleges Partner to Keep Recent Grads In-State
A new program created by West Virginia and Marshall Universities aims to support recent graduates in establishing remote work opportunities within the state.
Career Prep Tip: Transform Student Athlete Travel With Career Development
During the competitive season, many college athletes find themselves miles away from campus with extra time on their hands. Davidson College staffers now add career development opportunities while these students are on the road.
New on the Job: Sherry Hartnett, Director of Workforce Development
The University of West Florida created the Office of Workforce Development to prioritize career development and preparation for students and establish relationships with outside partners to provide experiential learning opportunities for learners.
Campus Engagement Tip: Make Career Services Visible to Students Early
To engage younger students in career conversations earlier, the Binghamton University career center launched an engagement strategy, increasing outreach and conversations with first- and second-year students.
Scaling Up: Enrichment Funding for High-Impact Learning
An endowed gift allows Centre College to offer additional scholarship funding for first-generation, low-income students to participate in study abroad, underpaid internships or other experiential learning opportunities.
Connecting On-Campus Work to Life Skills
To further connections between curricular and experiential learning, the University of Iowa created a program to hold regular conversations between student employees and their on-campus supervisors, deepening their on-the-job learning and relationships on campus.