We find that establishing relationships with employers for both job leads and externships are most effective in getting graduates employed. We realize this must be a priority as well as making sure that the students's resumes are good enough for the employer to consider and that the student exhibits professionalism. Which means the professional development piece is a priority also. Although relationships are estblished we refuse to send them with just any ole person.
Hi Billy
Listing all employers is always a good idea. Of course the list has to be current meaning that you are actively working with them. In fact, there are a lot of advantages to connecting with employers. You can get a lot of great feedback and they can be a source for more placements and enrollments. Best wishes, Susan
i would make sure all employers for the psst five years were listed
Hi Dawn
Budget is always an issue. So first step is to create a budget and present it to management. Start getting the idea across that placement equals enrollment and thus needs to be funded! Internships a great way to enhance placement. Employers can be a great resource for no charge placement services. The Internet has a lot of no charge resources too.
Good luck, Susan
At our school, we do not have a budget established however, we invite industry to the school to present to our students. Also, students have great success with placement through our Internship program
Hi Jacquelyn
Good question. If budget is an issue you still have lots of options. Use employers to assist with presentations, mock interviews, provide information. Use grads to do a lot of handholding and tell students what the workplace is like. Use information and websites available from the Internet. If you are limited in staffing then get a lot of good systems and procedures in place that can kind of run themselves in placement. We think placement is a priority and is as important as admissions.
Good luck, Susan
