CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING NEWS
FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS AND INTERNSHIPS
Data from NACE’s annual Student Survey indicate that first-generation students are less likely to take part in internships than their NFG counterparts. Despite FG students being less likely to receive compensation for their internships, they are more disposed than their NFG counterparts to find the experience “very” to “extremely” satisfying 77.8 percent versus 75 percent. To coincide with their greater sense of satisfaction, more FG students reported they desired a career in the same industry as their internship program (58.3 percent) than did NFG students (55.9 percent). This seems to align with the AACU study findings.
Companies & Organizations
The Experience Fair is a great place to find internships, practicums and volunteer opportunities. Please encourage your students to attend!
WOU Community Internship Program (WOU CiP)
WOU CiP connects students to paid internships on-campus at no cost to departments. Funding for up to 200 hours per internship. All internships are two-terms taking place JanuaryJune 2020 (winter and spring terms).
Department proposal submissions open: Monday, February 25, 2019
Deadline to submit proposals: Friday, April 19, 2019
Student recruitment takes place: Fall Term 2019
Learn more about the program and submit your proposal at: http://www.wou.edu/slcd/wou-cip/faculty-staff/ Have a question? Email woucip@mail.wou.edu or call 503-838-8716.
SLCD Appointments & Events
Type of Appointment
How to schedule on WolfLink
February
Resumes/Cover Letters – we can help from scratch or make a good resume great
Make 30 or 60 minute Mock Interview appointment 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 Mock Interview – practice and learn strategies that increase confidence and effectiveness in an interview
Career Counseling/Coaching – career & major exploration, career assessment
Make a Job Search or Internship Advising appointment on WolfLink
Make 60-minute Career Counseling or Career Assessment appointment on WolfLink Job or Internship Search – get coaching and advice on identifying and applying for jobs and internships
Attend SLCD Events – Winter 2019
Tuesday 12th 2-4
Coffee Talk: Marion County Sheriff Upper Lobby, WUC
Tuesday 12th 2-4 Coffee Talk: EDUStaff Lower Lobby, WUC
Wednesday 13th 11-4 Volunteer Activity: Valentine’s Day Card Making for Senior Citizens Upper Lobby, WUC
Monday 18th 3-4 Workshop: Resume Writing/Interviewing/Succeeding at the Fair Calapooia, WUC
Tuesday 19th 12-1 Workshop: Be Interesting! Gaining experience through internships Santiam, WUC and volunteering
Tuesday 19th 3-4 Workshop: Resume Writing/Interviewing/Succeeding at the Fair Ochoco, WUC
Wednesday 20th , 11-2 EXPERIENCE FAIR: Internships, Practicums, and Volunteering
Tuesday 26th 2-4
Pacific Room, WUC
Coffee Talk: Bonaventure Upper Lobby, WUC
Tuesday 26th 2-4 Coffee Talk: US Census Bureau Lower Lobby, WUC
Wednesday 27th 4-5
Wednesday 27th 4-5
March
Monday 4th 12-1
Wednesday 6th 11-2
Engagement: Career Connect: Health Careers
Panel: Marketing Yourself for a Career in Criminal Justice
Library – RM 107
RWEC 201
Workshop: Resume Writing for Criminal Justice Applications
CAREER FAIR: Criminal Justice & Government Services Fair
Tuesday 12th 2-4 Coffee Talk: Work Unlimited
Ochoco, WUC
Upstairs, WUC
Upper Lobby, WUC
Coffee Talk: Primerica Lower Lobby, WUC Spring Break Alternative Spring Break
Tuesday 12th 2-4
April 1 11-2
CAREER FAIR: Education Fair
For more information visit WolfLink on your Portal
Pacific Room, WUC
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.