Students trust faculty and staff to provide career advice and to connect them with useful resources. The Career Center appreciates all the ways that our faculty and staff colleagues are supporting our Leos, and we are eager to support your work.
Faculty are in a special position to help students understand how their in-class learning is leading them to build the career competencies that employers expect. Below are several ways that the Career Center can help you promote your students’ success.
The Career Center invites community partners to utilize the following Career Center resources and platforms:
Career in the Classroom
We would be happy to speak with your classes regarding the career process. Topics can be as general or specific as you like and fit within the time frame you have available. Feel free to contact or fill out the Career Workshop/Presentation Request Form. Sample topics may include a Career Center overview, resume/cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, and job/internship search strategies.
Technology
Embracing the digital era, the University of La Verne is committed to providing comprehensive technology services tailored to empower faculty in fostering career readiness among our students. Through innovative tools and resources, we aim to equip faculty members with the technological prowess necessary to integrate career-focused learning seamlessly into their curriculum. By leveraging cutting-edge platforms and personalized support, we strive to cultivate a dynamic learning environment that prepares our students for success in their chosen career paths. Together, we envision a future where technology serves as a catalyst for unlocking the full potential of our students, nurturing their professional growth and enhancing their readiness to thrive in an ever-evolving job market. Visit the technology page to learn more!
Academic and Career Advising
Learn more about our plans for academic and career services as presented at the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Learning & Sharing Virtual Series (April 30, 2021): Video (14:30) [URL: https://www.cumuonline.org/members/lightning-session-iii/
Encourage Students to Use Handshake
Handshake is the portal for students to learn about jobs, internships, and other career opportunities. It’s not just for students who are actively job seeking—it is also an effective resource for students who are learning about potential careers. In addition to providing job listings, Handshake includes lists of events and links to resources that help students learn about potential careers.
Please encourage students to utilize Handshake! We know that students respond when their faculty and staff members nudge them and explain how the system is relevant at the current point in their college career.
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Career Readiness refers to the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workforce. Extensive research by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) resulted in a list of core competencies employers seek in college graduates. Students can develop these skills throughout their college experience to prepare for their future careers (Adopted from NACE).
What are the Career Competencies?
The National Association of Colleges and Employers identifies key career readiness skills that employers are looking for and that resonate across the University of La Verne’s Baccalaureate Goals:
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Technology
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Career and Self Development
- Equity & Inclusion
Tools for Teaching Career Competencies
Instructors teach career competency skills every day. However, for students, these skills are not always nameable and translatable. The resources below provide specific steps to make competencies transparent to students and help them articulate how they translate to the careers students want.
