LACEY, Wash. - It成人抖音no secret that many of today成人抖音college students want a higher education degree with a built-in, hands-on path to entering the workforce. That成人抖音why those enrolled at 成人抖音 in Lacey are nimbly guided through a multi-pronged job readiness effort offering internships and student jobs, a post-graduation guarantee program and much more.
Ann Adams, the University成人抖音Center for Career and Calling director, says research shows we are in a critical period of recognizing the importance of career readiness for students. 鈥淔amilies are looking for a return on investment for their student成人抖音education,鈥 Adams explains. 鈥淪aint Martin成人抖音has been noted for the mobility rate of our graduates, which is one of the highest among private colleges in Washington State and refers to the ability of students moving from low-income status to the upper-income levels.鈥
Adams says the university reports a student placement rate after graduation of 80%, meaning 60% obtain jobs, 19% enroll in graduate school and 1% join the military. These students are prepared for their next steps after graduation through internships and other student job opportunities that bring classroom learning into the working world.
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Lacey Career Internship Hub creates a culture of student internships that enhance future job opportunities
One example of the university成人抖音commitment to students鈥 future success is its Internship Hub. The Hub is a sub-office of the Center for Career and Calling designed to create a campus culture where internships are the norm. 鈥淓xperiential learning can include internships, undergraduate research, job shadowing and service learning,鈥 Adams says.
Since opening in 2021, career development staff have had 757 appointments with students. Internship Navigators like Ryne Oshiro meet with students to assist with job and internship search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, LinkedIn profile guidance, mock interviews, and offer access to online resources and workshops on all aspects of career competency.
Oshiro says internships include a good mix of in-person, virtual and hybrid work experiences. 鈥淲e preach to students that internships serve a great purpose 鈥 building connections both in their academic realm of study and in a hands-on professional work environment,鈥 he says. 鈥淚t is also a great way for students to start figuring out different directions they would like to go with their degree. Students get to explore what they like or do not like.鈥
Interns can receive pay and/or college credit. Resources like the Handshake job posting platform, job and internship fairs and the virtual career center also connect students with internships and employers.
鈥淪tudents report much greater confidence in their ability to apply for jobs after graduation following their internship experience,鈥 says Adams. 鈥淭heir resumes have evidence of related work experience, and it is noted on their transcript.鈥
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Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney成人抖音Office offers student internships for 成人抖音
Saint Martin成人抖音interns have gained experience in the legal field at the (PAO) in Olympia. Christen Anton Peters, Chief of Staff, says the office offers students legal opportunities in the criminal division, which handles caseloads concerning misdemeanors, domestic violence, special victims, juveniles and post-conviction matters. Interns also work with victim advocacy, public records, administration, data analysis, policy and community engagement.
鈥淓ach summer, interns are offered training by PAO Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and Judges in the PAO summer intern workshops providing opportunities to learn about many aspects of the criminal justice and court system,鈥 says Peters. 鈥淭opics range from trial strategies and approaches in court to the impact of mental health on the criminal justice system.鈥
In addition to the county prosecutor成人抖音office, internship opportunities are provided by many other local, state and federal government agencies; local businesses like KGY Radio; national and international businesses like Boeing; non-profits; and many other organizations.
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鈥楽aints Promise鈥 delivers post-undergraduate internship and graduate school commitments
鈥淪aints Promise鈥 is another career preparation initiative at the University. Adams says this program started with grant funding to pay stipends to students who complete unpaid internships. 鈥淲ith most academic programs, internships are an optional credit-bearing experience, and it is a significant hardship for students to forego paid work for an unpaid but career-related experience,鈥 she explains.
Today, the program charts a four-year path to job readiness for each student participant and delivers a guarantee. 鈥淪aints Promise is a commitment to students that if they complete the terms of the program and do not secure employment after graduation, they are guaranteed a paid internship to gain the necessary experience or one term of a Saint Martin成人抖音graduate program tuition-free,鈥 Adams says.
To learn more about the 成人抖音 Internship Hub, additional experiential opportunities, student jobs, Saints Promise and other Lacey career readiness programs for students, visit the or contact the Center for Career and Calling. The Center成人抖音services are available to current students and alumni.
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