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The value of student interns in Human Resources is immeasurable! ❤️ Our culture & engagement team partners with NBCC (New Brunswick Community College) Human Respurce program and UNB Saint John MBA Program every year in spring/summer. We intentionally set aside projects that we believe students can complete and benefit from which creates support to our team and great learning for the students. If you decide to have students, here are a few tips that works for us!! 1. Treat them like part of your team! 🙌 Add them to your teams chat, invite them to as many meetings as possible for them to gain exposure. 2. Create space in your calendar 📆 to meet with them and to get to know them at least once a week. (It’s a great way to source potential new hires!!) 3. Provide meaningful and honest feedback so they can grow through their experience. 4. Celebrate their achievement by attending their graduations!! 🎓 To my current students Mary Adeosun, MBA Candidate Abdul Aleem Akhtar Jingjing Lin thank you for all your hard work so far! We appreciate you. #studentinterns #preceptorship #humanresources #engagementmatters #healthcare #leadershipdevelopment

William Paterson University of New Jersey launched an innovative, expanded experiential learning model designed to give every student a significant hands-on experience that will prepare them for success in the job market following graduation. The Career Experience Program, a collaboration between the Career Development Center and the Division of Academic Affairs, is required for all students, beginning with this year’s first-year students who will graduate in 2028. Read more:

I enjoyed reading David Kozhuk’s post on “Is higher education in survival mode?” His insights into the collaboration between career services and enrollment teams are spot on. Well written David Kozhuk! Building on that, I believe schools have an incredible opportunity to go even deeper by focusing on how they tell their unique story. Each institution has something special to offer—its programs, its values, and its outcomes. Sharing this uniqueness is key to helping students and families see the value of choosing your school. Here are a few ways schools can amplify their story and connect meaningfully with their audience: 1. Highlight employer partnerships. Showcase the relationships your school has with industry leaders. Share stories about internships, co-op programs, or direct pipelines to meaningful careers that only your institution can provide. 2. Celebrate alumni success. Tell the stories of graduates who are making an impact in their fields. Be specific about how your programs and resources supported their journeys. 3. Involve current students. Let prospective students see themselves in your institution by featuring stories from current students who are thriving academically and preparing for their futures. 4. Focus on outcomes. Share clear data about job placement rates, starting salaries, and the types of careers your graduates pursue. Pair this with personal stories to make the numbers come alive. 5. Tell the story of your community. Highlight what makes your campus culture unique. Whether it’s a close-knit environment, access to cutting-edge resources, or a commitment to service, help prospective families envision what life at your institution looks like. Every institution has a story to tell, and by making it personal, clear, and outcomes-driven, you can inspire confidence in the value you provide. What’s your institution’s story? How are you working to make it stand out? Let’s continue the conversation!

Universities making the shift to job readiness. AUHSD’s CTE and internships with aligned dual credit help lead the way. Check this important article out https://lnkd.in/gyuTBfCc

Employers like to try candidates out through internships, co-ops, apprenticeships and part-time jobs before hiring them full-time. Campus2Career can help you get the work experience you need. Here is a recent article on the topic: https://lnkd.in/diqynC8S

Here's a shocking fact: Over half (52%) of recent graduates from four-year U.S. institutions are underemployed a year after they leave school? This leads to talent shortages and other issues for graduates. But how can colleges or other educational institutions help tackle this? To tackle the talent shortage, educational institutions need to become 'work experience' brokers, integrating more co-ops, internships, and real-world projects into their curricula. This shift is crucial for ensuring students gain the skills and confidence needed for their careers and help them in landing jobs within that first year of graduating. Programs at institutions like National University and Arizona State University are already leading the way. National University uses platforms to incorporate employer-created projects into courses, helping students gain real-world experience. Meanwhile, Arizona State University employs thousands of students annually in roles aligned with their studies, ensuring they earn while they learn valuable career skills. Building stronger pathways to work-based learning can restore confidence in higher education and better prepare students for the workforce. #EnvisionMoore offers tailored workforce development consulting to help educational institutions create these vital work-based learning opportunities. By partnering with us, your educational institution can better prepare students for the workforce, enhancing their career readiness and boosting your institution’s reputation. How can your institution better prepare students for the workforce? Contact Envision Moore today to learn how we can help! For more insight on this, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eFXyUZG4 #HigherEducation #TalentShortage #WorkBasedLearning #CareerReady #EnvisionMoore Bob PaxtonAmy Albee, Ph.D.Donnell LayneBelinthia BerryMelissa Nolley

📣"For students, being able to see such a breadth of jobs and opportunities, whether that's placements, internships, or graduate jobs in one place, is really impactful. That often tends to be the hook that gets people in." Colette Percival, Head of Careers and Enterprise, University of the West of England. Proud partners since 2011, #Symplicity CareerHub has revolutionised how UWE Bristol connects students with career resources and opportunities. With CareerHub at its core, UWE Bristol’s impressive employability rate reflects the platform’s impact, helping students secure jobs or further study within 15 months of graduation. ✔️Streamlined job search ✔️Integrated services ✔️Stronger employer partnerships ✔️Highly customisable features Read the success story: https://hubs.ly/Q02QTyQY0 👏 We’re thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership and support UWE Bristol in empowering students on their journey from education to employment! To learn more, schedule a personalised call here: https://hubs.ly/Q02QTH-j0 #CareerHub #UWEBristol #CareerDevelopment #StudentSuccess #HigherEdInnovation #GraduateEmployability #SymplicityEMEA

🎉 The wait is over! Nominations for the University of Exeter Employment Awards 2025 are officially OPEN! 🌟 Are you part of one of our managed internship schemes like the Student Campus Partnership or Student Business Partnership? Maybe you’re balancing a part-time role or engaging in an employability programme like Green Consultants or Professional Pathways? If so, it’s time to recognize your hard work and celebrate your achievements! 👏 This is your chance to be acknowledged for the meaningful, paid employment you undertake while studying. But it doesn’t stop there—our Graduate Interns in the Graduate Business Partnership Scheme also deserve the spotlight for their ability to drive change, offer fresh insights, and enhance business processes for employers across Devon, Cornwall, and beyond. We’re also celebrating our incredible employer partners who open doors for students and graduates, offering opportunities and support that make a lasting impact. This awards programme is as much about their contributions as it is about student and graduate success. The University of Exeter Employment Awards unite us all in a celebration of excellence through prestigious accolades and an inspiring annual ceremony. 📅 Nominate now to join this celebration of achievements and partnerships that make a difference! https://lnkd.in/eFNJVbqb #ExeterEmploymentAwards2025 #Recognition #StudentSuccess #GraduateImpact #Employability

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 "The Colleges Where Students Start Jobs Right Away" This weekend's Wall Street Journal included an article discussing how some colleges are offering robust internship opportunities and support systems to help students transition from the classroom to their careers. Students at Northeastern University, Drexel University, and Georgia Institute of Technology are taking advantage of co-ops and connections through the universities' employer networks to coordinate their education and employment opportunities. This approach resonates with my dissertation research, which explored the critical match between a young worker’s major and their eventual career path—and the potential wage gap associated with a mismatch. One student highlighted in the WSJ article notes his internship "helped me know what I wanted to do by letting me know what I don’t want to do.” And Northeastern data counts about a third of students that "change their majors after completing a co-op that didn't suit their interests." Along with serving as a bridge that allows students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings, gain valuable experience, and make informed decisions about their future careers, internships provide important signals for future careers—managing a coffee shop as an undergrad, for example, gives context for those going into Business School and consulting. This connection between education and career is crucial, and it’s encouraging to see institutions taking steps to ensure their students are not only academically prepared but also career-ready. Investing in these opportunities pays off—not just for students, but for the industries they will eventually join. #CareerReady #Internships #HigherEd #EducationToCareer #ResearchInsights https://lnkd.in/er-hXWMY

"Ways Universities Can Build Stronger Industry Partnerships!" Academic institutions can't operate in a bubble. If we want to produce career-ready graduates, universities must actively engage with employers, industry leaders, and workforce professionals. When I served as the Employer Community Liaison, one of my key responsibilities was building strong, sustainable employer partnerships. I learned that businesses want to engage with students, but they need the right structure to do so effectively. Here are three strategies I’ve implemented successfully: 1. Create Employer Advisory Boards – I worked with businesses to co-develop curricula, offer guest lectures, and mentor students, ensuring academic programs aligned with real-world needs. 2. Launch Industry-Led Workshops – Employers often struggle to find entry-level hires with the right soft skills. I created professional development workshops covering leadership, adaptability, and workplace communication to bridge this gap. 3. Expand Co-op & Internship Programs – At Wilberforce University, I helped sustain and built new internship partnerships that helped students transition seamlessly from education to employment, benefiting both students and employers. When universities and businesses collaborate, everyone wins: students gain practical skills, employers find top talent, and institutions improve their job placement rates. “For more detailed information in regards to how to build stronger industry partnerships contact me.”