I have learned that admissions plays a vital role in a student's success in employment wherein if they do not have students complete a self-awareness questionere, they may be enrolling in a program that does not align with their interests and abilites and are thus doomed to be unsuccesful in this field becuase they are not interested in it or are not cut out for it. I intend to bring this idea up with my director to see if we can meet with the admissions director and admissions team to ensure they are appropiately directing students in the correct path and not just enrolling students who are not interested and will therefore not be successful in the workforce.
Instituting a career culture in the classroom is not the only place where students can find information about careers. Students can be exposed to career expectations in their coursework, on field trips, through networking events as well as in the career services office and when meeting with advisors. Each student should have an individual plan to increase their level of success. Employability skills are something that are part of the curriculum, but the addition of embedded professional skills could benefit students from the beginning of their career education to gaining employment.
Career services should be more nvolved in decisions of programs, but are limited to the ratio of such personnel in the schools, They should also report to the director.
Understanding the unique combination of skills and abilities of students will help an institution create an effective support system for students as they prepare for employment. Providing resources is an essential function of an institution preparing students to meet the demands of employers.
Differentiation is the key to success.All aspects must be taken into account from the students needs to the employers needs. A good fit must be established between the student and a potential employer. Students must understand the employers expectations and the employer must be aware of the student's skill set or limitations.
Rather than simply relying upon a one size fits all model, the school to career transition should be fitted to the students' needs, the employers' needs, and to the most effective means of communication and assessment. Our students who work in industry are required to keep a journal which becomes part of their theory grade. feedback on a scaled form from their employer goes toward their shop grade. Perhaps using technology such as school wide E mail or shop specfific social media, instant feddback may be provided between the students, employers, and instructors.
Every student is different and requires different needs and interventions to be successful in a career educational program. Without truly knowing our students' barriers, we will be ineffective at ensuring their success within their technical program.
It's important to address the indiviual needs and barriers of each student to effectively assist them in their employment journey.
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