Integrated Career Services Affects Retention | Origin: RT103
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Implementing Successful Student Retention Strategies --> Integrated Career Services Affects Retention
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Several things can be done to increase retention and one of them is a mentoring program.
Having knowledge about the job market for what a student is going into will help give motivation to finishing the program.
always build onto activities from the enrollment process to the orientation, to student engagement, to graduation and getting a job.
Placement services are critical for giving the students insight on what job opportunities are available and what steps they will be needing to take to gain that position they are interested in. The career services center is not only there for supplying information on jobs and job placement but it is very important that they student is aware of the other services such as resume building service, interview expectations, dress code expectations and help with any of these areas.
The six strategies for rotation are effective admissions procedures, well planned orientation program, mentoring programs (formal and informal) Graduation, placement strategies. Each of these has inside some recommended activities to implement in order to increase enrollments, obtain higher student retention, good satisfaction index and great placement rates.
For a successful job placement, job preparation must be integrated into the training experience from day one.
Universities must strive to become a school that employers look to for the best graduates.
The motivational aspect of career services
Career Services plays a huge part in retention due to all the support they provide for the students. This goes beyond resume building and this does wonders for the student's preparation when done correctly.
Implementing job placement, and job opportunities or even opportunities to intern or co-op can really make or break students success and motivation a the institution. Knowing that great company contacts and connections are awaiting you simply because of your skill AND your schools reputation and affiliation can really drive motivation and also in the end, increase enrollment and admissions.
Career services is a great way to attract students and retain them. At the end of the day, they all go to school to obtain skills that will allow them to get a job.
Knowing about job opportunities is definitively an important tool to motivate students to finish their studies.
Helping in all the areas from orientation, to job placement that get the student body involved. Helps the students see the future and can also insure job placement getting better satisfaction from students, staff and employers. There are many ways in this module that will help a school be successful and help with retention.
Colleges have gotten better in meeting the needs of students. When I was in college, there was no support for me when I graduated and had to find a job on my own. There was no guidance into the teacher hiring process or knowledge about what to expect. Nowadays, students have better support systems and can easily succeed in their future careers and education.
As someone who worked in career services at a private college, I can say that career services done right and marketed well is a huge motivator for student retention.
I have learned that helping students get ready for their jobs now and not wait until graduation. By focusing on the student's strengths as opposed to their weaknesses, gives them motivation to overcome obstacles that may arise. Also, having a good placement process and rate helps with student retention.
I have learned that all departments from admissions to career services as an important role in students success.
Having a placement department will help motivate students to graduate, and take away the fear of finding a job.
The Career Services team has a significant role in retention. Ensuring students can visualize themselves in the role they are training for is a huge motivating factor. A positive and caring placement department demonstrates the school’s commitment to addressing students’ needs, which directly impacts retention.
Relating learning to relevant career skills helps students become more engaged in the learning process.
