That there is a need for all student support staff( teachers, counselors as well as administration) to be continually trained on the most up to date methods of professional development. I believe bringing in speakers to address staff on such matters would be very beneficial. I also liked the idea of a network mixer. Using industry partners, potential employers, and advisory members to meet with students would be a great way of introducing students to the available opportunities that await them. In our current times this is an event that could be easily accomplished using Zoom or other digital platforms.
There was a statistic given that there are over 1600 students to 1 career staff professional. That ratio is obviously unsustainable for student career success. Fortunately the ratio at our school is much lower than that. We utilize many of the oractices outlined in his section such as internships and co-op opportunities. Our program has the advantage of being a licensed trade with apprenticeship built in. Earning while a student learns relieves the student of onerous student debt and allows learning tailor made for the on the job portion of the apprenticeship.
It's so important to give our students and graduates opportunities for professional development through events, workshops, etc. In order to best assist them, we as CSS have to continue and stay up to date in our own training and education in the field.
Giving our students and alumni the best opportunities for interships and to volunteer are very benefial for them.
I'm new to CS. If 81% of hiring managers and HR decision-makers surveyed identified past work experience as the number one attribute considered in the hiring process, then how do we get employers to give recent graduates a chance during COVID-19?
