Employment Readiness Program
The Employment Readiness Program is a series of workshops designed to teach students practical job readiness skills and skills for navigating the workplace with success. Students who attend the workshop series will have access to additional one-on-one peer support with an Employment Peer Coach who can help address career-related concerns. All students are invited to register and attend.
Workshops will run on Wednesdays from February 12 to March 26 and Thursdays from February 13 to March 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Workshops:
Interviewing | February 12 and 13
Students will learn valuable tricks on how to answer interview questions and how to perform before, during, and after an interview.
Speed interviewing | February 26 and 27
Skills learned from the previous workshop will be used to practice interview questions in a round-robin format.
Networking | March 5 and 6
Students will learn how to network and perform informational interviews with an emphasis on practical application.
Speed networking | March 12 and 13
In this interactive session, students will get the chance to ask questions and connect with alumni and industry experts.
Conflict Resolution at the Workplace | March 19 and 20
How to successfully and safely diffuse conflict at the workplace and learn measures to avoid miscommunication.
Self-reflection | March 26 and 27
This session will be focused on reflecting on personal values and how they relate to career choices and outlooks.
