Enhancing the Employability of Carleton Students: We All Play a Role

Employability is top of mind for students these days. Join this session to learn about the various ways to support the development of students’ employability regardless of your role on campus. By creating more awareness of the many existing ways to enhance student employability, which include academics, co-curricular activities and services, we can better support students in their career goals and position them for success beyond graduation. This session will include practical take-aways and resources to help enhance students’ employability for all staff and faculty, regardless of the role they hold.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this workshop, staff and faculty will be able to:

• Define components of the Employability Framework
• Describe the importance of the Employability Framework for students
• Articulate how you can apply the Employability Framework in your work
• Describe where to find the toolkit, as well as Career Services resources

What to expect at the session

Session length: 1.5 hours

This workshop may include the following activities:

• Periods of sitting
• Listening to a facilitator
• Discussion and interaction with colleagues
• Viewing a multimedia presentation

Carleton University embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require a form of accommodation in order to participate fully in this workshop, please contact StudentSupportCertificate@carleton.ca to arrange accommodations.

CACUSS Competencies

The Student Support Certificate provides growth and development opportunities aligned with the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services’ (CACUSS) Competency Model. The Enhancing the Employability of Carleton Students: We All Play a Role workshop aligns with elements of the following competencies:

• Student advising, support and advocacy