Student Success through Career Readiness

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Title: Student Success through Career Readiness
Language: English
Authors: Michele B. Colletti, Amber Morgan, Antionette Miles
Source: Practitioner to Practitioner. 2025 14(1):10-12.
Availability: National Organization for Student Success. P.O. Box 963, Northport, AL 35476. Tel: 205-331-5997; e-mail: practitioner@thenoss.org; Web site: https://thenoss.org/Practitioner-to-Practitioner
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 3
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Two Year Colleges
Descriptors: Career Readiness, Technical Institutes, First Year Seminars, Two Year College Students, Internship Programs, Interviews, Reflection, Mentors, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power
Geographic Terms: South Carolina
Abstract: This article describes the success of a class at Greenville Technical College through the 360 Institute grant from the Department of Education. In the First Year Seminar (FYS) class, the instructor also serves as the students' advisor, and the class focuses on financial literacy and eight career readiness competencies focusing on key career-related skills. Two of the most notable successes for students completing the career readiness component has been mentoring and networking. The students and supervisors develop a relationship that lasts beyond the one semester internship, and the experience provides an opportunity for students to network within their field of study.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1483935
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article describes the success of a class at Greenville Technical College through the 360 Institute grant from the Department of Education. In the First Year Seminar (FYS) class, the instructor also serves as the students' advisor, and the class focuses on financial literacy and eight career readiness competencies focusing on key career-related skills. Two of the most notable successes for students completing the career readiness component has been mentoring and networking. The students and supervisors develop a relationship that lasts beyond the one semester internship, and the experience provides an opportunity for students to network within their field of study.