Serving Learners and Employers | Origin: CS101R
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Building and Leading a High-Impact Career Services Program --> Serving Learners and Employers
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Considero que para que un programa de servicios estudiantiles realmente funcione y tenga impacto, es importante crear relaciones con empresas y empleadores relacionados con las áreas en las que estudian nuestros alumnos. Pienso que se puede empezar poco a poco, por ejemplo, acercándonos a empresas que anteriormente ya hayan contratado estudiantes de la institución y, a partir de ahí, ir fortaleciendo esas relaciones con el tiempo.
También considero importante mantener una comunicación constante por medio de encuestas, correos o actividades de reclutamiento, ya que eso ayuda a conocer mejor las necesidades del mercado laboral. Además, es necesario mantenerse actualizado sobre las nuevas tendencias, herramientas tecnológicas y cambios en los procesos de contratación, para poder adaptar mejor las estrategias y brindar un apoyo más útil a los estudiantes.
The Career Services department cannot simply rinse and repeat--we have to be aware of the changes in the job market and prepare to adapt to those changes.
In order for your student services program to be successful, you must develop partnerships with employers in the fields that you. Start small (by contacting employers who have hired your students in the past), and build your relationship over time. Reach out through surveys, emails, and hiring events. As time goes on it may be possible to get these employers to make long term commitments. Keep up with trends in the employment arena such as application process and changes in technology, and shift your strategy accordingly.
Early engagement and inclusivity with all students is critical. It makes great sense to embed rather than add when designing an integrated career development plan!
A relationship-driven approach that is engaged early on is more effective than siloed career services. Also, aligning employer activations with student readiness creates more meaningful opportunities.
Effective career services serve as a link connecting education and the workforce by addressing the needs of both learners and employers. These services prepare learners with skills for career transition and act as a talent pipeline connecting employers with skilled students.
Building employer partners better prepare learners, strengthen reputation, build and grow the career services program.
