Embedding Career Readiness Into The First Year Experience For Student Success

Description  Overview The sooner students begin building career skills, the more confident and prepared they are for life after graduation. By embedding career readiness into the first year, institutions can ensure students develop essential professional skills alongside their academic foundation. This session introduces a practical framework for weaving career preparation into first-year courses, seminars, and programs. Participants will explore strategies for integrating resume development, peer review, mock interviews, and professional identity exploration into the curriculum. The session will also share a semester flow, sample assignments, peer review tools, and proven methods to foster meaningful student engagement. Lessons learned from implementation, adaptations for diverse student needs, and approaches for balancing career readiness with academic goals will be discussed. Attendees will leave with an adaptable model they can tailor to their own campus context. Objecti