Student Success Career Readiness Topics for Today Why

Student Success & Career Readiness

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

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?

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

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 Women’s Center Service-Learning & Volunteer Programs

Our Mission Provide services, programs, and resources which facilitate the lifelong career development process and assist students and alumni with implementing and securing satisfying careers.

Career Development Process

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

What Employers Want The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2016 shows the attributes employers seek most from college graduates (including all majors and industries).

How We Help 3415 2484 Job Listings (RCN) Resume & Document Reviews 1699 Internship Listings (RCN) 230 Job & Internship Search Assistance Career Programs Individual career counseling 777 5924 Attendees in Programs 183 Combined Career Fair Employers Career Interest & Personality Assessment Career Center Activities: Usage Rates For WCU Students * Summer 2015 through Spring 2016 64 Practice Interview Sessions

Employers Want WCU Students & Alumni 2015 -2016: 3, 415 internships, full-time and part-time jobs posted 5, 712 resumes uploaded in Ram Career Network 45 employers with 114 internships and full-time jobs participated in On-Campus Recruiting 183 employers attended our on-campus Career Fairs

What Employers & Students Are Saying “Students were well prepared and extremely interested in our company and finding the right fit for themselves and their career. ” 33, 807 log-ins by students and alumni in Ram Career Network (2015 -2016) 170 unique employers participated in various on-campus recruiting options (2015 -2016) "For someone who had no direction when first arriving to West Chester, it was very helpful and reassuring to learn I was not at all an exception; with the Center I was able to bounce off ideas and begin first steps towards a major and career. The people there are kind, understanding and knowledgeable and I'll definitely use their assistance in the future. ”

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 2015. A total of 342 graduating seniors responded (16. 5%). Complete report available at www. wcupa. edu/oir

Student Strategies Resources Used in Employer Information Search *As reported in the 2013 NACE Student Survey

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

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