Student Placement Numbers
Our school presents this at enrollment. When do others and what is an effective way to present this information?
We use to have a printed list of programs and outcomes in our information packet but now everything in digital and online. I prefer to have something in writing to give to the students.
I agree, the more and more I state our numbers and let prospective students and current students hear how well we are doing, they are immediately intrigued, and ready to enroll!
I agree with you Lori, I believe this builds value with the student during the interview process. Recently I've been refering students on the phone to our website where all of our placement and program information is readily available.
In addition to what Sara already stated, we are required to state that "of the graduates available for employment, BLANK% were working in the field related to their program of study within 6 months of graduation and earning an average salary of $BLANK."
Our school feels it is important to make these stats available to students during a visit so they realize that their investment of time and money is well worth it.
Teri:
You need to check with your school director or the placement director. As Kim stated, all students should see this information prior to completing their enrollment agreement so it should be available and given to students during the admissions process.
Kim,
Where is the best place to find accurate placement and graduation rates on ones school?
Jillian,
Please be aware that no applicant may sign an enrollment agreement until the school has provided the applicant with placement and graduation rates, by program, for each of the preceeding three years. Providing the information in the classroom once the student is enrolled does not meet this requirement.
Our institution provides this in the classroom. I think students take a real interest in this type of information. Although, sometimes numbers can be information overload. They only hear about half of what we say anyways!
At my school we offer hands on training as well as externships. Beginning at the enrollment process and for the duration of their educational journey, we encourage our students to utilize career services to help with resume building, the interviewing process, networking tactics and even periodic seminars for self branding!
We present this during the intervier process, but do not guarantee placement
For my position, I do a PowerPoint presentation to a group for the beginning of the process. I give all the necessary statistics at that time and encourage the potential students to ask those questions when looking at different Nursing Schools. I know I'm not going to be the first or last person they speak to.
Part of our curriculum includes students completing an externiship. This is an opportunity for them to practice what they learn in the classroom and a chance to prove themselves in a professional work setting.
Amy:
Good observation. It is the school's responsibility to identify possible job opportunities for students and generally provide assistance and advice with resume writing and other preparation but ultimately the student must secure the job through the employer.
What other type of "placement preparation" assistance do schools provide for students?
We inform our students with placement in the initial interview process. It's important to stress that there is no guarantee that we can find them employment, but a 50/50 partnership. It's up to the students in how much time, effort, and professionalism when there in school/externship. We provide the tools and its how the students utilize them.
We provide this information at enrollment but I usually relay the percentage during the first time interview as well.
I think discussing placement numbers, as well as graduation rates increases confidence in the institutions integrity.
Our school talks about student placement numbers at the time of enrollment
We do it at the time of enrollment as well, but presenting it with facts and figures in front of you during the tour and visit with craeer services would be well timed too.
