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Explore how students benefit from off-campus work study opportunities and career development enrichment series, creating a win-win for students, the campus, and the community. Learn about student, campus, and community wins and the successful implementation of this program.
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Off Campus Work Study & Enrichment Program Lacy Knipper- Assistant Director of Student Activities Liza Johnson- Associate Director of Career Services
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Community Service Work Study Funds • Share with a neighbor: • How is your institution currently using funds for community service? • How are you targeting your students? • How are you placing your students? • Share with the group: • What ideas are out there?
What did we do? • Students eligible for work study are able to work at off campus non-profit organizations • Students participate in career development enrichment series
Why did we do it? • Financial resources available through work-study for community service • This is a “win-win” for students, campus, and community!
Student “Wins” • Financial Literacy • Professional connections beyond campus • Networking • Earning $ • Paid internship opportunity • Professional Development Series • Resume Builder • Skill Development
Video Clip • http://www.youtube.com/offcampusworkstudy
Campus“Wins” • Great way to utilize Work Study funds • Provides and opportunity for Student Engagement • UD is making an impact in the community • Creates partnerships with organizations • Public Relations – Gets our name out! • Fulfilling UD’s Mission: “Zeal for life-long learning and service” Students understanding the important of service
Community “Wins” • Non-profits are connected with regularly scheduled volunteers • Quality of volunteers – Applying their education, fresh ideas • Potential candidates for open positions • Free marketing & presence on campus
Potential Applications • Jot down a few notes: • How might a program like this look on your campus? • What ideas do you have for expanding/modifying this program?
How did we do it? • Off Campus Partners • American Red Cross • Humane Society • Mississippi River Museum • Professional Health Clinic • Elementary/Middle Schools • Introduce Program • Agreement • Matter Creative Center • Multicultural Family Center • Dubuque Rescue Mission • After School Programs
How did we do it? (cont’d) • Student Hiring Process • Application • Interview • Matching • Student contacts the organization • Meeting? • Expectations • Scheduling
How did we do it? (cont’d) • Management – “Off” and “On” Campus • Timecard authorization for off campus supervisor • Monthly co-supervisor check-ins • Monthly on campus student check-ins
How did we do it? (cont’d) • Enrichment Series • Goal: To provide students with career and skill development • Meet once per month • Provide Reflections/ Discussion • Topics include: Resume & Cover letter building, LinkedIn, Self-Assessment, Interview Success, and career building