Off Campus Work Study &

Enrichment ProgramLacy Knipper- Assistant Director of Student Activities

Liza Johnson- Associate Director of Career Services

Quote WalkStand by the quote that speaks to you!

Community Service Work Study Funds

• Share with a neighbor:o How is your institution currently using funds for community service?o How are you targeting your students?o How are you placing your students?

• Share with the group:o What ideas are out there?

What did we do?• Students eligible for work study are able to work at

off campus non-profit organizations

• Students participate in career development enrichment series

Why did we do it?• Financial resources available through work-study

for community service

• This is a “win-win” for students, campus, and community!

Student “Wins”• Financial Literacy • Professional connections beyond campus• Networking • Earning $• Paid internship opportunity • Professional Development Series• Resume Builder • Skill Development

Video Clip • http://www.youtube.com/offcampusworkstudy

Campus“Wins”• Great way to utilize Work Study funds• Provides and opportunity for Student Engagement • UD is making an impact in the community • Creates partnerships with organizations • Public Relations – Gets our name out!• Fulfilling UD’s Mission: “Zeal for life-long learning and service”Students understanding the important of service

Community “Wins”• Non-profits are connected with regularly scheduled

volunteers • Quality of volunteers – Applying their education, fresh

ideas• Potential candidates for open positions• Free marketing & presence on campus

Potential Applications• Jot down a few notes:

o How might a program like this look on your campus?o What ideas do you have for expanding/modifying this program?

How did we do it? Matter Creative Center Multicultural Family Center Dubuque Rescue Mission After School Programs

• Off Campus Partners American Red Cross Humane Society Mississippi River Museum Professional Health Clinic Elementary/Middle Schools

• Introduce Program• Agreement

How did we do it? (cont’d)

• Student Hiring Process Application Interview Matching Student contacts the organization

Meeting? Expectations Scheduling

How did we do it? (cont’d)

• Management – “Off” and “On” Campus Timecard authorization for off campus supervisor Monthly co-supervisor check-ins Monthly on campus student check-ins

How did we do it? (cont’d)

• Enrichment Series Goal: To provide students with career and skill development Meet once per month Provide Reflections/ Discussion Topics include: Resume & Cover letter building, LinkedIn, Self-Assessment,

Interview Success, and career building

Questions?