Relationship building is key with all groups.  Finding ways to connect with each group will have an overall positive effect.  Many of the strategies mentioned are already in place at my institution (PAC meetings, Career Fairs, marketing to employers via newsletter, and utilizing social media).  An area we are focusing on recently would be engaging Alumni in different ways.  We already have alumni as guest speakers and recognize their success through Job Cards and Grad Spotlights, I may explore incorporating them as mentors and conducting mock interviews for all programs. 

Working more closely with Admissions to learn more about each students' career goals and making sure students are aware that career services begin on the first day and not their final semester.  This will also assist me in determining student barriers and helping them overcome them through various means to clear the path to their chosen career. 

Strong partnerships are built by staying connected, checking in regularly, addressing concerns promptly and making employers feel valued for the time & opportunities they provide for the students. Professionalism & consistency is important in keeping  successful long term partnerships.

This module was about building strong relationship with employers and how essential for successful work based learning experiences. The importance building relationships where employers feel values and students receive meaningful opportunities.

This module taught the importance of preparing students before they ever step into a workplace experience. Employer pre engagement is preparation is more than just finding a placement, it includes helping students understand professionalism, communication skills and workplace behavior. 

The importance of being familiar with the laws and policies that are place in order to put students in safe work settings cannot be understated. I like the idea of having a vetting form to serve as a standard, helping ensure students are protected. 

This module showed the importance of accessing a career event and completing a follow up activities afterward. Gathering feed back from students and business partners will help identify strengths, areas  for improvement  and ways to make future events more effective.

The preparation of an event plays a major role in making event organized, professional and meaningful for everyone involved.  Expectations need to be set and explained ahead of time. 

The importance of preparing students ahead of time so they understand expectations, professionalism and how to interact with industry representatives.   Successful events require preparation, communication, scheduling and collaboration.

The importance of pre-planning a career event to ensure it is organized, purposeful, and beneficial for both students and business partners.  A successful career events require clear goals, communication, scheduling and preparation ahead of time to created a meaningful event for the studnets