CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING NEWS
September, 2019 - Service Learning & Career Development
Partnering on Student Success
• Have SLCD present to your class on anything career or experience related. Fill out a presentation request - Going to a conference? - Don't Cancel that Class
• Refer students in need of career or major exploration, internship or job, with this handy SLCD Referral form
• Talk to us about career readiness for students in your program or department.
Designing an Experiential Learning (EL) Environment at WOU
Fall 2019 Highlights:
Fall is brimming with opportunities to connect and explore:
Coffee Talks, Recruiter Info Sessions, Workshops, Health Career Connect, Career and Grad School Fair, Grad School Applications.
For a printable calendar click here
October 30, 11-2 ALL CAREER & GRAD SCHOOL FAIR, Pacific Room, WUC
Nov. 19, 4-5 Career Connect: Health Careers, Willamette, WUC
The Experiential Learning Strategic Action Team (ELSAT) is off to a good start, this fall. We received funding to increase interest and expertise in EL, and five faculty and staff attended the National Society for Experiential Education in Florida, at the end of September. Look for opportunities to attend roundtables and trainings throughout the year, where we will share ideas, resources and strategies.
If you are passionate about EL, please consider joining ELSAT. Contact Adry Clark at clarka@wou.edu.
WE ARE SEEKING ALTERNATIVE BREAK “ADVISORS For Spring Break ‘20 Contact Adry Clark for more information clarka@wou.edu 503-838-8648
SLCD FALL TERM EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
October
Monday 7 Applications Open: Alternative Break SLCD Website
Monday 7 Applications Open: WOU Community Internship Program WolfLink
Tuesday 15 2 - 4 Coffee Talk: SIM USA Upper Lobby, WUC
Tuesday 15 3 - 4 Workshop: From WOU to Law School Ochoco, WUC
Thursday 17 1:30-2:30 NIKE Info Session Willamette, WUC
Sunday 20 Applications Close: Alternative Break SLCD Website
Sunday 20 Applications Close: WOU Community Internship Program WolfLink
Tuesday 22 2 - 4 Coffee Talk: Portland Police Bureau Upper Lobby, WUC
Monday 28 12 - 1 Workshop: Explore, Connect, Succeed at the Career Fair Ochoco, WUC
Tuesday 29 12 - 1 Workshop: Explore, Connect, Succeed at the Career Fair Ochoco, WUC
Tuesday 29 2-4 How to Land a State Job Willamette, WUC
Tuesday 29 2 - 4 Coffee Talk: EDUStaff
Tuesday 29 3 - 4 Workshop: Grad School Applications & Financing
Tuesday 29 2 - 4 Workshop: Resume Writing/How to Get a State Job Willamette, WUC
Wednesday 30 1 - 4 FALL CAREER & GRAD SCHOOL FAIR
Wednesday 30 4:30 - 7 Alumni Connect: Grad School Willamette, WUC
Date Time
Location
Event
Upper Lobby, WUC
Ochoco, WUC
Pacific, WUC
November Date Time Event Location Tuesday 5 2 - 4 Coffee Talk: Marion County Upper Lobby, WUC Tuesday 12 2
4 Coffee Talk: Peace
Upper Lobby, WUC
4 Coffee Talk: Willamette
Upper Lobby, WUC
Willamette, WUC
Coffee
Upper Lobby,
December Date Time Event Location
Coffee
Adventure Upper Lobby, WUC
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Corps
Tuesday 19 2 -
University MBA
Tuesday 19 4 - 5 CAREER CONNECT: HEALTH CAREERS
Tuesday 26 2 - 4
Talk: Janus Youth Programs
WUC
Tuesday 3 2 - 4
Talk: AVID 4
Schedule individual appointments on WolfLink, log-in through your portal
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Applying to and Financing Grad School
Learn to identify graduate majors, find programs, write applications & personal statements, and interview for graduate programs.
Career Connects
Meet professionals in the field, who will share their story with you. Get insight and advice on entering your field of interest.
Coffee Talks
Network with professionals in the field; ask questions, gain insight and learn more about your field of interest.
Explore, Connect and Succeed at the Career Fair
Visiting a career fair is an art and a science. Learn how to best prepare and network like a pro at the Fair.
Resume Writing/How to Get a State Job
Learn how to get your resume into shape for today's standards. Discover how to respond to the needs of the employer and the job posting to ensure you are noticed, especially when applying for state jobs.
INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS
Type of Appointment
Resumes/Cover Letters – we can help from scratch or make a good resume great
Mock Interview – practice and learn strategies that increase confidence and effectiveness in an interview
Career Counseling/Coaching – career & major exploration, career assessment
Job or Internship Search – get coaching and advice on identifying and applying for jobs and internships
How to schedule on WolfLink
Drop-in 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F. No appointment necessary. Can schedule appointment with Peer Career Advisor on WolfLink to guarantee time
Make 30 or 60 minute Mock Interview appointment on WolfLink
Make 60-minute Career Counseling or Career Assessment appointment on WolfLink
Make a Job Search or Internship Advising appointment on WolfLink
For updates and more information visit WolfLink on your Portal
If you have a disability that may require some accommodation in order to participate in a Western Oregon University class or activity, please notify the Office of Disability Services at 503-838-8250 or ods@wou.edu at least 3 business days in advance.
