Off Campus Work Study & Enrichment Program Lacy Knipper- Assistant Director of Student Activities Liza Johnson- Associate Director of Career Services

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Community Service Work Study Funds Share with a neighbor : o How is your institution currently using funds for community service? o How are you targeting your students? o How are you placing your students? Share with the group : o What ideas are out there?

What did we do? Students eligible for work study are able to work at off campus non-profit organizations Students participate in career development enrichment series

Why did we do it? Financial resources available through work-study for community service This is a “win-win” for students, campus, and community!

Student “Wins” Financial Literacy Professional connections beyond campus Networking Earning $ Paid internship opportunity Professional Development Series Resume Builder Skill Development

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Campus“Wins” Great way to utilize Work Study funds Provides and opportunity for Student Engagement UD is making an impact in the community Creates partnerships with organizations Public Relations – Gets our name out! Fulfilling UD’s Mission: “Zeal for life-long learning and service” Students understanding the important of service

Community “Wins” Non-profits are connected with regularly scheduled volunteers Quality of volunteers – Applying their education, fresh ideas Potential candidates for open positions Free marketing & presence on campus

Potential Applications Jot down a few notes: o How might a program like this look on your campus? o What ideas do you have for expanding/modifying this program?

How did we do it?  Matter Creative Center  Multicultural Family Center  Dubuque Rescue Mission  After School Programs Off Campus Partners  American Red Cross  Humane Society  Mississippi River Museum  Professional Health Clinic  Elementary/Middle Schools Introduce Program Agreement

How did we do it? (cont’d) Student Hiring Process  Application  Interview  Matching  Student contacts the organization  Meeting?  Expectations  Scheduling

How did we do it? (cont’d) Management – “Off” and “On” Campus  Timecard authorization for off campus supervisor  Monthly co-supervisor check-ins  Monthly on campus student check-ins

How did we do it? (cont’d) Enrichment Series  Goal: To provide students with career and skill development  Meet once per month  Provide Reflections/ Discussion  Topics include: Resume & Cover letter building, LinkedIn, Self-Assessment, Interview Success, and career building

Questions?