PARENT ACADEMY 2016 Christopher Lenz, Ed.D ., NCC Director Career Development Center April 16, 2016
Jul 15, 2015
PARENT ACADEMY 2016
Christopher Lenz, Ed.D., NCCDirector
Career Development Center
April 16, 2016
Our purpose – Help students be successful
University journey
Career preparation
The essential tool – Knowledge
Challenges
Responses
Resources
Career Preparation Process
Welcome!
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Changes – New routines; expectations; relationships
Emotions – Depression; lack of self-esteem; aversion to risk
Commitment– Balancing freedom with responsibility; having clear priorities
Expectations – Some may be different
Knowledge – Awareness of what’s typical; resources; options
Challenges
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Responses - Student
Changes
Be aware that change itself can be stressful
Learn about managing change
Seek support
Emotions
New experiences can raise strong emotions
Sometimes we lack good ways of managing
We may feel ashamed
This is all normal – and can be managed successfully
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Commitment
• Set clear goals early on; prioritize; keep them in mind
• Dedication & perseverance – choose to finish
Expectations• What are yours (time to graduate; difficulty;
responding to setbacks; relationship with faculty)?
• Realize there are different approaches
Knowledge• Remember there are resources for most issues
• Be proactive to search out and use resources
Responses - Student
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Understand university demands and expectations of students
• Realize they will not be as available as before
• Learning is not only in class (studying; group work; campus involvement; meetings; etc.)
Talk to them about progress, challenges, concerns and frustrations.
• Students are facing a lot, and your support can be crucial
• You will be able to better understand what is going on
Encourage and support
• Provide ample time for student to do homework and work on projects
• Be flexible in expectations, e.g. family events
Responses - Parents
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The campus has many resources:
• People – Professors, advisors, staff
• Advising Center
• Career Development Center
• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Writing Center
• Tutoring Center
• Library
• Public Safety
Resources
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What concerns you about how college may affect your student?
How do you see your role in your student’s college attendance?
What do you want most for your student?
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Reflection
Important features
• A process – multiple steps and takes time
• Better preparation gives better outcomes
• Not usually part of classwork
• A degree by itself does not guarantee a job
Which means • Better preparation means being aware of all the
elements for success, and using resources
• Responsibility for initiating and sustaining the process is with students
Career Preparation
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Only one in four employers thinks that colleges are doing a good
job preparing students for the challenges of the global economy.
81% of employers think completing an internship or community-based project that connects classroom learning with real-world experiences better prepares students for success
Raising the Bar, Hart Research Associates, 2010
Academic Prep vs. Career Prep
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93 % say “…capacity to think critically, communicate
clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than undergraduate major.”
Over 90% say it is important that those they hire demonstrate ethical judgment and integrity; intercultural skills; and the capacity for continued new learning.
More than 75% say they want more emphasis on 5 key areas including: critical thinking, complex problem-solving, written and oral communication, and applied knowledge in real-world settings.
AACU Employer Survey, 2013
What Employers Want
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1. Verbal communication2. Work in a team3. Make decisions & solve problems4. Obtain and process information5. Plan, organize, & prioritize work6. Aanalyze quantitative data7. Specific technical knowledge8. Proficiency with workplace software9. Create and/or edit written reports10. Sell or influence others
Top 10 Qualities Employers Want
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About us
1. Our sole purpose is career preparation
2. Staffed by knowledgeable, experienced professionals
3. Staff work closely with employers
4. Numerous resources on wide variety of areas
5. Variety of service delivery options – self-directed, one-on-one, group
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Variety of services to help prepare students launch a
successful career:
• Counseling and Assessment
• Identifying Career
• Choosing major
• Development of career pathways
• Job Prep – Resume, interviewing, networking, social media
• Connect with employers – info sessions, fairs, On Campus Interview program
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Some examples
CareerExpress• Virtual career center; available 24/7• Every important aspect of career search
Eagle iJobs – Online career services management system Job & internships, targeted to our students. Prior year:
• 1,225 new employers registered; 4,370 employers total • 1,225 internships• 3,750 job postings
Automated job search; document management Personalized communications Complete events calendar Mentors
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Twenty four career events, serving almost 700
students (prior year), such as:
• Professional etiquette luncheon
• Criminal justice career fair
• Pizza with a professional
• Alumni internship panel
• Mock interviewing with employers
• Job shadowing program
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Forty One presentations attended by over 1,000 students, by
employers such as: • US Marshalls• Southern California Edison• Sony Pictures• The Smithsonian Institution• Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Outreach to 58 employers such as:• AT&T• Cedars-Sinai Hospital• HBO• Lockheed-Martin• Port of Los Angeles• Time-Warner Cable
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Questions & Discussion
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Thank You!
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