Experiential Learning

Experiential learning is critical to student success. Along with the Career Center’s many Experiential Programs, you can provide students with hands-on, practical learning directly through your course design. Schedule some time to chat with us to explore!

Career Competencies Integration

As educators, we play a pivotal role in shaping not only our students' academic success but also their future career trajectories. Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 8 core career competencies provide actionable strategies to integrate them into your course and assessment design:

1. Communication
2. Critical Thinking 
3. Teamwork
4. Equity & Inclusion
5. Professionalism
6. Technology
7. Career & Self-Development
8. Leadership

To learn more about including career readiness in your courses, please visit the Career Competencies page from the SBU Career Center.

Update Your Syllabus Language 

Consider explicitly stating how your class prepares students for their careers. You can encourage students to add your syllabus language directly to their resumes or LinkedIn profiles. Consider adding a draft statement like this:

"How will this class prepare you for your career? In this class you will master the following competencies which employers state are critical in their new hires: Critical Thinking and Teamwork. When you successfully complete the class assignments, you should include these skills on your resume/curriculum vita and practice talking about your accomplishments in this class as evidence".