Whether you are a large or small organization, learning how to support students to ensure they are meeting your organizations goals, working hard, or bringing innovative ideas to your projects, will build a culture of learning for both you and your students.
Here are some tips to help your student succeed in the workplace:
Be clear with the student about who is their supervisor
On-board your students – the work experience, culture, and expectations are all important to establish early on to help students immerse themselves in the organization
Meet regularity to discuss their projects and help problem solve when problems arise
Discuss any changes to their schedule, role, and projects in advance
If there are repetitive activities, provide reasons for this role and try to offer opportunities outside of them
Set clear expectations from the start for your students – this is an industry that the students are interested, let them know how it works and what they need to do to excel
Be a mentor by creating a supportive atmosphere where students feel confident to ask questions and can offer new ideas and creative thinking
Students offer
Are academically strong and bring enthusiasm to advance projects and initiatives within your organization
They are looking for skills and a network to help them grow professionally as they pursue their academic goals
Students with successful experiences with organizations will create awareness for future recruits and employees
Students are willing to work with employers locally, nationally and internationally from our Lethbridge and Calgary campuses