Strengthen career readiness

Preparing students for success after graduation is a shared responsibility. As faculty and staff, you help students connect what they are learning to what employers expect.

The CFAES Career Development Office is here to support you with tools, programs and partnerships that strengthen career readiness across the college. Guided by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies, we help students recognize, build and articulate the skills that matter most in today’s workforce.

Explore the ways we can work together below.

Career readiness competencies

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines eight career readiness competencies that employers consistently identify as essential. We encourage faculty and student organization leaders to reference these competencies when designing assignments, projects and leadership opportunities.

Explore the Career Readiness Framework

Request a career development workshop

You are already building meaningful learning experiences into your curriculum. Let us help you strengthen the connection between those experiences and career readiness.

The CFAES Career Development team offers interactive workshops tailored to your class or student organization. We will customize the session to fit your students’ needs and academic level.

Available workshop topics:

  • Resumes and Cover Letters
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Career Fair Preparation
  • Networking Strategies
  • LinkedIn and Professional Branding
  • Developing Your Elevator Pitch
  • Job and Internship Search Strategies

To get started, click the "Request a workshop" button below and tell us about your class or organization. You can expect a response within 2-4 business days confirming your request. 

Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance to allow time for scheduling and preparation. 

Request a workshop

Responsible employer engagement

Creating meaningful industry connections for students also means ensuring those experiences are fair, transparent and aligned with university guidelines. These resources support faculty and staff in maintaining strong partnerships while protecting students and employers.

Use the guides below to navigate hiring practices, internship standards and partnership expectations with confidence.

Resources:

Faculty Guide to Ethics and Legal Student Hiring Practices

Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

 

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you're planning and we'll recommend the best option for your students. We're here to support you.  

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