Career Connectors Elective: Employer Panel—Connecting Learning to the World of Work

Designed by the Pomerantz Career Center, the Career Connector training series engages faculty and staff in a tailored curriculum designed to provide knowledge about the career development process and the foundations of employability, as well as teaching best practices for having career conversations with students. Participants will learn valuable helping skills, goal setting techniques, ethical practices, and how best to make referrals to the Pomerantz Career Center.In addition to offering the three foundational courses within Career Connectors, there are also a variety of elective opportunities for continuous professional development and a deeper dive on specific topics. Stay up to date with the latest industry insights, gain new perspectives, and enhance your skills as you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of career development!About this elective: How do the experiences students have in the classroom, on campus, and beyond prepare them for their future? Join the Pomerantz Career Center for a conversation with employers about the skills, experiences, and qualities that help students thrive after graduation. Panelists will share what they value in emerging professionals, how students can better recognize and communicate the skills they are developing, and the ways coursework, internships, research, campus employment, leadership, service, and other experiences contribute to career readiness. They will also offer perspectives on how faculty and staff can help students reflect on their learning and make meaningful connections between their college experiences and future opportunities. Participants will leave with new insights and practical conversation starters to help students connect the dots between where they are now, what they are learning, and where they hope to go next.Register in Employee Self-Service: course #CARPAN