Dr. Marvin Whitfield’s Post

Last week, I had the privilege of sharing the Office of Experiential Learning's work at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business during Pearson Higher Education's "From Classroom to Career" event. Did you know that nearly 50% of students get most of their career advice from their parents? Experiential learning can help! According to the Student Voice survey, 55% of students who participated in experiential learning, including internships, realized they wanted a career in that field. Are you interested in leading students towards a career you love? Contact us, and we can help you develop an experiential learning project to engage our undergraduate, master's, and MBA students! Let's help our students find their true calling. Source: https://lnkd.in/eV8nMYff #ExperientialLearning

As campus recruiting season ramps up, our research highlights the strategic value of early career recruiting for succession planning and overall talent pipeline development. Specifically, our student research reveals that 54% of interns who feel like they belonged in their internships intend to stay with their employer for 5+ years. With the lower cost-per-hire for early career talent and the added cost savings from retained, quality talent - early career recruiting is well worth the investment! Reach out to me for the link to the full study on the business case for investing in university recruiting!

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They seem small at first, just a step—but they’re the spark that can change everything. I’ve seen it firsthand at The Interns Hub—timid students transforming into confident professionals. It’s about more than just learning skills; it’s about finding passion and purpose. Every project, every challenge, every mentor—they shape careers in ways textbooks never can. So let’s redefine how we see internships. Not as temporary positions, but as transformational journeys. Not as mere additions to a resume, but as pivotal experiences that mold the leaders of tomorrow. They’re journeys of growth, discovery, and real opportunity. It’s time to empower every intern. Because when we invest in them, we invest in a better future for all. **𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥-𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯, 𝘔𝘢. 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 San Pedro College - Davao City.

Ivy Tech Students...Are you ready to embark on your journey to an apprenticeship with Lilly? This is your chance to benefit from support tailored to Lilly's standards. From refining your technical and soft skills to perfecting interview techniques and crafting resumes, we've got you covered every step of the way. Here's what you'll gain: 🔹 Comprehensive workshops 🔹 Personalized guidance through group sessions and one-on-one meetings 🔹 Enhanced competitiveness for Lilly opportunities 🔹 Recorded sessions for flexible scheduling Let's break down barriers and pave the way for your career success! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! #CareerSuccess #DiversityandInclusion #ProfessionalDevelopment #IvyTechLillyImpactInitiative Britt S. Griffin Patty Prosser Kristen Lampkin, MBA Caroline Dowd-Higgins Valerie Jeffers Beau Boice

Dear All, Hope you all are enjoying your Sunday perfectly! 😄 Recently, we successfully concluded our summer internships for Management students. With a batch size of 140, it took considerable effort to complete this task timely due to the specific timeframe required for internships. I’ve observed that students in tier 2 and tier 3 universities and colleges often fall into the following categories: Unable to perform in government entrance exams or just missing the cut-off marks. Missing exams due to various circumstances. Starting slightly late in their career journey. Pursuing their dreams while taking a course as a backup option. Enrolling without a clear idea of their career path, often influenced by peers. While there are more categories, these are the main ones in my experience. As part of the training and placement fraternity, we provide them with soft skills training, communication skills, technical knowledge, and many great resources. However, I believe they need something different beyond these trainings. In my opinion, they require long-lasting hand-holding—guidance throughout their curriculum and continued support after course completion. Building situational ability to conquer challenges is crucial, which we often miss. While we provide technically correct approaches, we might miss developing their behavioral skills. To address this, we have started connecting with our students individually during the last two working hours of our day, understanding their mental challenges. The changes in their personalities and mindset have been evident and remarkable. Changing their mindset and approach is key. If we succeed in this, everything else will become easier for training and placement officers. Our job might be thankless, but our efforts are commendable and fabulous. Adding the flavor of emotional intelligence to these skills will greatly impact the students who spend many years in our universities and colleges. I hope my experience and intentions resonate well with my fellow Training and Placement Officers. Thank you! Have a peaceful and joyful Sunday.

We are thrilled to be part of this bold new strategy for NYC's students to start career exploration and experience from DAY 1 at The City University of New York. Felix Matos Rodriguez discussed the roadmap for career success at his state of the university address, a public-private partnership to establish a holistic, university-wide approach that scales proven programs and builds a data driven infrastructure all with the goal to ensure that every student has a job offer in hand upon graduation. We're on our way with 30,000 employer partners, 20,000 paid internships, and $43 million of private funds invested in CUNY career readiness already!

🌟 Fall Semester is Almost Here at Kansas State University!🌟 As we gear up for the start of classes next week, the campus is coming alive with excitement and anticipation. Maybe it's just me, or that I'm excited that Chick-Fil-A reopens today, but I'm stoked overall! My calendar is filling up fast with student appointments, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to support our K-State Wildcats as they prepare for a successful semester and our planned Fall career events! This time of year always brings a renewed sense of energy and purpose. 💡Pro Tip for K-State Students: Now is the perfect time to update your resume with those valuable summer experiences. Whether you interned, volunteered, worked part-time, or took on personal projects, every experience counts! I cannot stress that enough! 📄Why It Matters: These experiences not only showcase your skills but also tell a story of your growth and adaptability. Employers love to see candidates who take initiative and make the most of their time—so let’s make sure your resume reflects that! 💪Let’s Do This Together: If you’re feeling unsure about how to articulate your experiences, don’t worry—you’re not alone. I’m here, along with the awesome staff at the K-State Career Center, to help you craft a resume that stands out and truly represents the incredible work you’ve done. Let’s make this semester at K-State one to remember! 💜 Also taking a page from my awesome connection and friend Richard Cooper II and will be adding the following section to my posts. Breakfast: Dr. Pepper & Ruffles (I know, lets not tell my PCP) 🥤 Song of the AM: Lemon Glow by Beach House #highereducation #careerservices #resumes #internships #appliedlearning

“I was so excited to see my mentee start receiving internship and co-op offers and witness how all the hard work she put into the application and interview processes paid off.” – Matthew Shulman, Associate Consultant, Liberty Mutual In partnership with D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University, consultants from our Corporate Strategy & Research (CS&R) team are helping empower the next generation of professionals. Now in its fifth year, the Liberty Mutual CS&R Mentorship Program gives Northeastern students from all backgrounds the opportunity to gain career advice, resume help, skill-building strategies and more from our CS&R professionals. The program has been extremely successful, enabling talented students to land exciting co-ops and post-graduate roles. Liberty Mutual maintains relationships with various organizations to cultivate talent across backgrounds. Learn more about this particular example here: http://spr.ly/6040QDQTj #Mentorship #LifeAtLiberty

Thank you, Jeffrey, for the great post! Attention Indiana employers: The Indiana Economic Development Corporation Workforce & Talent Team is excited to launch the IEDC Micro-Internship Pilot Program. This initiative supports the early career hiring needs of Indiana companies, providing an innovative way to recruit students and recent graduates from all Indiana colleges and universities at no cost to your organization. This program will benefit early stage, small, medium, large, existing, expanding, and new companies in Indiana. The foundation of this program are Micro-Internships, short-term, project-based work experiences that typically require between 10 and 40 hours of work by the student. While our students are excited to demonstrate their skills as they complete these assignments, you gain a flexible, low-risk way to build a strong early career talent pipeline. Through this program, Indiana employers can: -Lift their employer brand with students across Indiana universities and colleges -Highlight the exciting roles and growth paths at your company -Create a future-ready early career hiring pipeline -Showcase the rewarding careers available within Indiana The IEDC Micro-Internship Pilot Program is open to Indiana employers and students or recent graduates from all post-secondary institutions across Indiana, available while funding lasts. To learn more, you're invited to participate in an informational webinar on Thursday, September 12th at Noon EDT / 11:00 AM CDT. Register at https://lnkd.in/gTv4BDrq We’ll cover how to maximize this opportunity to enhance your recruitment strategy and build a stronger talent pipeline. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn how Micro-Internships can make a significant impact on your hiring process. Indiana Commission for Higher Education Independent Colleges of Indiana Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) Indiana Department of Workforce Development #TeamIndiana #WorkforceDevelopment