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Professional Boot Camp: Preparing Undergraduates for Workforce Success

This program addresses the struggles faced by young graduates, including negative feedback from alumni associations and lack of essential skills. It aims to improve Bishop's University's image and reputation by providing a solution through a Professional Boot Camp series. This two-day conference covers resume building, job search techniques, networking skills, interview preparation, etiquette, and mock interviews. Qualitative feedback has been positive, with plans for modifications based on feedback. Pre-post data and longitudinal analysis will be conducted to assess the program's impact.

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Professional Boot Camp: Preparing Undergraduates for Workforce Success

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  1. Professional Boot CampPreparing Undergraduate Students for the Workforce Dr. Mike Teed Dr. Mike Teed Bishop’s University

  2. Young Graduates’ Struggles • Negative Feedback from Alumni Association • Two stories identifying the problem • Bishop’s image/reputation • Research Suggests • Lack of essential skills • Unrealistic expectations • Culture shock • Unemployment rates • High levels of stress amongst young adults

  3. Bishop’s Proposed Solution • Professional Boot Camp Series • 2 full days (professional conference) • Resume, job search, networking, interview prep, etiquette, mock interviews • Qualitative Feedback • Resoundingly positive • A few minor modifications • Next Steps • Pre-post data • Longitudinal analysis

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