New Career Education Model for Student Success
In response to challenges and increased interest, a new career education model at Goucher aims to enhance students' self-knowledge, skills, and alumni connections. With a focus on integrated approach and key components like self-exploration, curriculum, internships, and alumni engagement, the model strives to make career education a central element of every student's experience.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Gouchers Goucher s new career education model career education model new
Why a new model? Why a new model? Current model Challenges Increased interest Re-imagine CDO
Student Focus Group Comments Student Focus Group Comments Students are generally unclear about career development Students see value in learning about themselves and building skills See value in learning from alumni, but lack awareness of how to connect with alumni Communities of people with similar interests are of high importance Career information embedded in their Goucher experience is needed
Goals of New model Goals of New model Make career education a central element of every student s experience Ensure all students have competencies in 4 areas: Self knowledge and personal branding Professional experience Networking and alumni connections Career management skills Integrated, campus-wide approach to career education Starts when students arrive on campus and continues for 4 years
Components of new model Components of new model Self Exploration Career Education Curriculum Internships Career Communities Alumni Engagement/Mentorship E-Portfolio
Self Exploration Self Exploration Key questions Who am I? What do I want? How do I get there? Reflection Assignments/Activities Current examples Online assessment in Psych lab course MBTI assessment in courses Conversations in advising appointments
Career Education Curriculum (draft) Career Education Curriculum (draft) 1st Year: FYE (intro to career education/visit to CDO first 7 weeks) FYS (development of career plan/timeline later in fall) WRT 181 (reflection assignment and resume writing) DMC 101 (resume/professional attire) 2ndYear: WEC (reflection assignment and cover letter preparation) WRT 206 (professional communication, LinkedIn) 200 or 300 level courses (internship search prep) 3rdYear: ?? 4thYear Capstone course (job search strategies)
Internships Internships Goals Increased participation Increased funding Goucher Intern Fellowships Challenges credit, tuition Faculty focus group
Career Communities Career Communities Groupings of people (alumni, parents, employers, faculty and staff) with shared career interests who help students explore, learn about and enter careers Exploring Life Sciences, Environment, Research, and Health Entrepreneurship, Business, Technology, and Analytics Social Justice, International Affairs, Government, and Law Creative Arts, Media, and Communications Community, Social Service, and Education
Alumni Engagement/Mentorship Alumni Engagement/Mentorship Casual, low risk activities Coffee Chats/Tea Time Gopher Treks Job Shadow Program
ePortfolio ePortfolio Part of campus-wide initiative Reviewing vendors Place for students to store reflections, work samples, videos Tool for students to use to showcase achievements and skills to employers/graduate schools
Faculty Involvement Faculty Involvement Classroom presentations Connecting student to alums Events to expose students to careers Sharing resources with students
Timeline for Implementation Timeline for Implementation Introduce model to class entering Fall 2018 Spring pilots Advising day pilot with 4 sections of FYS Type coach assessment WRT courses resume and cover letter writing Job Shadow Program during spring break FYE program activity during orientation Training with student leaders Writing Center Tutors, QRC Tutors, RA s, FY Mentors, Ambassadors, SLCA s 3 phases
Names Names Career Development Office Career Education Office Career Model The Goucher Advantage
