GEARING UP FOR CAREER SUCCESS USING CAREER EDUCATION

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GEARING UP FOR CAREER SUCCESS USING CAREER EDUCATION TO HELP STUDENTS BUILD AND ARTICULATE

GEARING UP FOR CAREER SUCCESS USING CAREER EDUCATION TO HELP STUDENTS BUILD AND ARTICULATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Presented by: Carolyn Geddert, P. Eng, Faculty of Engineering Lynda Peto, Career Services

Background Facts For 80% of first-year students, employment and career related issues are the

Background Facts For 80% of first-year students, employment and career related issues are the single most important reason for attending university. (Canadian University Survey, 2013). Strong relationship between student engagement, retention levels, academic performance, better mental health, and persistence when students have developed some career goals and engage in career development experiences (Botelho, 2011). Employer’s value employability skills and experiences that student’s can contribute and demonstrate in their workplace. No longer does a University degree and high grades guarantee employment success upon graduation (Archer and Davidson, 2008 ).

Old Paradigm Launch Career Degree Idea (or not!) Career or Degree

Old Paradigm Launch Career Degree Idea (or not!) Career or Degree

Our Experiences Change Us…. .

Our Experiences Change Us…. .

Our Experiences Change Us…. .

Our Experiences Change Us…. .

Career Development Lifelong process of managing andleisure learning, work, transitions in order to move

Career Development Lifelong process of managing andleisure learning, work, transitions in order to move towards a personally determined and evolving future for both public and private good OECD, 2004; Patton & Mc. Mahon, 2006

Your Engineering Career Starts Here • Academi c Learning and Program s • Cooperative

Your Engineering Career Starts Here • Academi c Learning and Program s • Cooperative Education and Internships • Summer and Part-time Work • Work Study Program • Volunteering • Industry Events (HIRED) • Reverse Career Fairs • Career Fairs • Research Experience Co-Curricular Activities • Student Groups • Student Life • Service-Learning • Mentor Programs

Career Education Modules Module # 1 First Year Design Course Identifying Skills, Building Competencies

Career Education Modules Module # 1 First Year Design Course Identifying Skills, Building Competencies Employability skills are reviewed from various points of view. Role playing is included in this activity. Discovery of employability skills within the course outcomes. Opportunities are identified to build employability skills and experiences at University outside the classroom.

Research Papers Class Participation Projects Case Studies Technical Skills

Research Papers Class Participation Projects Case Studies Technical Skills

Career Education Modules Module # 2 Technical Communications Marketing Yourself for Employment Success Students

Career Education Modules Module # 2 Technical Communications Marketing Yourself for Employment Success Students Identify styles of resumes and critically analyze their effectiveness. Written and oral presentation practice. Students analyze job postings and conduct research to understand what employers are looking for. Role play. Students reflect and identify personal employability skills and identify gaps from employers needs and how to address gaps.

Career Education Modules Module # 3 Capstone Project Job Search and Networking Students reflect

Career Education Modules Module # 3 Capstone Project Job Search and Networking Students reflect on their skills and experiences, personal highlights. Professional pitches are developed and practiced. Industry contact required. Student develop confidence in networking, creating opportunities for networking. Students understand in-person and on-line strategies used in the job search process.

Co-curricular opportunities : Co-op/IIP • Co-operative education available in all departments and programs •

Co-curricular opportunities : Co-op/IIP • Co-operative education available in all departments and programs • All students in good academic standing eligible • Students are prepared for industry success. • Employers are supported. • Employers are encouraged to define the length of term that works best. (4, 8, 12, or 16 months)

Friends of Engineering The Friends of Engineering are industry leaders who share the U

Friends of Engineering The Friends of Engineering are industry leaders who share the U of M Faculty of Engineering’s commitment to excellence in engineering education. Their purpose is: • To improve relations with engineering profession by participating in engineering faculty activities • To improve relations between students and industry by offering scholarships, funding and recognition for students. • To improve the engineering practice components of the engineering curriculum by participating in Industry forums and offering feedback. • To create career development opportunities by partnering with Co-op/IIP and UMES to offer Networking, Seminars and site tours.

Student Groups : Design Competition Groups • Participating in more than 6 different competitions

Student Groups : Design Competition Groups • Participating in more than 6 different competitions (SAE, ¼ scale tractor, satellite, bridge and more) • Students get hands on experiences in design, manufacturing and team building • Budgets and communications are major considerations. • All teams include members from more than one discipline and/or faculty

Student Groups : Student Societies University of Manitoba Engineering Society (UMES) • Collaborate with

Student Groups : Student Societies University of Manitoba Engineering Society (UMES) • Collaborate with Administartion, Industry and Coop/IIP to provide career development opportunities for students • Fund raising, budgets and governance • Representation on Campus wide and national committees. • Event planning

Monday Night H. I. R. E. D. Since the fall of 2012, Co-op/IIP along

Monday Night H. I. R. E. D. Since the fall of 2012, Co-op/IIP along with UMES and the NSERC Design Chair have provided students with a reason to gather on Monday nights. These events provide employers with the opportunity to speak to students about their company and what opportunities may be available. For students it is a great opportunity to meet employers and find out what they are looking for in employees. Some students have even received job offers at these presentations.

Your Engineering Career Starts Here • Academi c Learning and Program s • Cooperative

Your Engineering Career Starts Here • Academi c Learning and Program s • Cooperative Education and Internships • Summer and Part-time Work • Work Study Program • Volunteering • Industry Events (HIRED) • Reverse Career Fairs • Career Fairs • Research Experience Co-Curricular Activities • Student Groups • Student Life • Service-Learning • Mentor Programs