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What can we do to prepare students for the workforce ?

What can we do to prepare students for the workforce ?. Illuminate career opportunities Provide experiences that develop skills , knowledge, and habits of mind Connect with employers & alumni Support the job search. Heather Macdonald, College of William & Mary.

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What can we do to prepare students for the workforce ?

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  1. What can we do to prepare students for the workforce? • Illuminate career opportunities • Provide experiences that develop skills, knowledge, and habits of mind • Connect with employers & alumni • Support the job search Heather Macdonald, College of William & Mary

  2. Illuminate career opportunities • Showcase range of careers and career paths • Guest speakers • Short videos of alumni • Career panels • Share your story • Scientist spotlights • Career exploration class assignment • Understand workforce needs • Encourage exploration of options American Geosciences Institute Building Strong Geoscience Departments

  3. Scientist Spotlights Weekly online homework assignments featuring diverse scientists • Introduce new course content using the stories of scientists • Enhance students’ science identity and sense of belonging SAGE 2YC Resource Collection Schinske, J., Perkins, H., Snyder, A., and Wyer, M, 2016, Scientist Spotlight Homework Assignments Shift Students’ Stereotypes of Scientists and Enhance Science Identity in a Diverse Introductory Science Class. CBE - Life Sciences Education

  4. Four-Part Career Project Elizabeth Nagy-Shadman, Pasadena City College • INDIVIDUALS. Research 4 geoscience careers with 4 different degree requirements • TEAMS of THREE. Share, rank, support, and write interview questions • INDIVIDUALS. Interview • TEAMS of THREE. Make a poster in one hour and give 3-minute presentation Nagy-Shadman, E., 2018, Effortless (for Instructors) Science Career Project, Foundations, V. 7, Issue 1. https://d32ogoqmya1dw8.cloudfront.net/files/nagt/divisions/2yc/geo2yc_foundation_newsletter_vol..pdf

  5. Student Chapter of the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG) • Research experiences for Wake Tech students at NC State University and NC Museum of Natural Sciences Wake Tech Community College – Gretchen Miller An environmental field and career prep program (ESTEM) • builds field and professional skills • includes career sessions and other interactions with stakeholders Becca Walker (Mt. SAC), Sarah Hall (COA), Calla Schmidt (USF), John Paul (USF)

  6. Career Awareness and Training at Suffolk County Community College Sean Tvelia Career Infused Courses Skills Training When introducing topics, faculty discuss the societal importance of and career options for specific areas • Full-day workshops provided each month. Students learn specific skills while investigating current issues in geoscience. Programs Include: • Climate Change and Local Ecology • Marine Mammal Necropsy • Excel for Scientific Analysis • GIS • Numerical Weather Prediction • Surveying • Geophysical Methods • Students involved in our Ambassador program also receive 40hr HAZWOPER Certification. Summer Institute Resume Writing/Skills Inventory Focuses on one discipline per week. Participants work with local professionals to investigate environmental issues facing communities, how individual disciplines are linked, and learn about the different professions involved in the work. Allows students to evaluate their career readiness, take ownership of acquired skills and knowledge, and focus on skill development. Internships/Career Assistance Internship opportunities posted on informational boards. Post-graduation, faculty work with students to identify employment opportunities and provide guidance and references.

  7. Support the job search • Collaborate with career center, advisors • Distribute job announcements • Offer resume writing/review sessions • Work with alumni and employers • Promote networking opportunities Career mentoring workshop at Virginia field conference Karen Layou, Reynolds College

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