supporting career readiness
SUPPORTING CAREER READINESS
MODEL FOR CAREER SERVICES
1. EXPLORE
2. PREPARE
3. CONNECT
4. SUCCEED
Helping students select the right degree, program and career path.
Resources and learning experiences to help students find opportunities.
Opportunities and guidance on networking with alumni and employers.
Alumni relationships for continuous support and learning.
SUCCESS FACTORS Specific, clear and disseminated strategy
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Metrics, consistently gathered, analyzed and applied
1 6
2
The right organization, with the right people, at the right level
SUCCESSFUL CAREER SERVICES MODEL
Optimized use of technology, infrastructure and financial resources
5
3 4
Students involved with experiential learning and career services from day one
Fully connected and aligned with the university’s academic strategy
THE BENEFITS STUDENTS
ALUMNI
1. Access to more and better services and resources 2. Support to make a more efficient selection of major and career 3. Access to networking and professional opportunities 4. Better understanding of labor market needs
1. Higher likelihood of being effectively employed 2. Access to lifelong professional development 3. Continued career planning support 4. Access to networking
INSTITUTIONS
EMPLOYERS
1. Impact on external brand and prestige 2. Improved student experience and loyalty 3. Impact on national and international rankings 4. Avenue to obtain employer feedback on program delivery and design
1. Access to better qualified and prepared candidates 2. Opportunity to provide input and influence design of degree programs
NEXT STEPS 1. Include career services in your LRP 2. Select the right leader in your institution or country 3. Assess current status and steps needed for improvement 4. Create a detailed career services plan for each institution 5. Dedicated support from the Laureate Network Office for plan development and implementation
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LAUREATE NETWORK OFFICE, VISIT
LNO.LAUREATE.NET
MODEL FOR CAREER SERVICES
1. EXPLORE
2. PREPARE
3. CONNECT
4. SUCCEED
Helping students select the right degree, program and career path.
Resources and learning experiences to help students find opportunities.
Opportunities and guidance on networking with alumni and employers.
Alumni relationships for continuous support and learning.
SUCCESS FACTORS Specific, clear and disseminated strategy
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Metrics, consistently gathered, analyzed and applied
1 6
2
The right organization, with the right people, at the right level
SUCCESSFUL CAREER SERVICES MODEL
Optimized use of technology, infrastructure and financial resources
5
3 4
Students involved with experiential learning and career services from day one
Fully connected and aligned with the university’s academic strategy
THE BENEFITS STUDENTS
ALUMNI
1. Access to more and better services and resources 2. Support to make a more efficient selection of major and career 3. Access to networking and professional opportunities 4. Better understanding of labor market needs
1. Higher likelihood of being effectively employed 2. Access to lifelong professional development 3. Continued career planning support 4. Access to networking
INSTITUTIONS
EMPLOYERS
1. Impact on external brand and prestige 2. Improved student experience and loyalty 3. Impact on national and international rankings 4. Avenue to obtain employer feedback on program delivery and design
1. Access to better qualified and prepared candidates 2. Opportunity to provide input and influence design of degree programs
NEXT STEPS 1. Include career services in your LRP 2. Select the right leader in your institution or country 3. Assess current status and steps needed for improvement 4. Create a detailed career services plan for each institution 5. Dedicated support from the Laureate Network Office for plan development and implementation
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LAUREATE NETWORK OFFICE, VISIT
LNO.LAUREATE.NET
